Lauren frid

973-***-**** adnm39@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-frid/ 6 Skyview Drive Rockaway, NJ 07866

Summary

Passionate and hardworking recent graduate dedicated to growing in the psychology field. Experienced in research and application both in clinical and industrial spaces. Knowledge of scientific/academic writing, data analysis, crisis support and basic needs assistance. Strong written, organizational and oral skills.

Education

Pennsylvania state university University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology; Graduated Fall 2019 Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Psychology with a Business Option

Relevant professional Experience

COMMUNITY HOPE

Behavioral Health Counselor Boonton, NJ May 2020-Present

Provides case management to consumers in a transitional living environment which includes emotional support, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention/prevention.

Promotes and educates clients on the importance of Activities of Daily Living skills; household cleaning and maintenance, and personal hygiene.

Monitors medication self-administration and allotment per week while also educating clients on the importance of medications.

Facilitates appointments with medical or psychological providers as needed, and provides transportation for all appointments necessary.

Maintains an accurate clinical record of all services provided by agency to consumers.

Centre helps

Administrative Specialist/Intern University Park, PA August-December 2019

Oversaw company database and ensured accurate updates on client file management.

Gathered and input data into Microsoft Access in order to further the research of the Youthful Offenders Program.

Participated in decision-making processes involving hiring practices and the interview process.

Handled client telephone inquiries and provided information to guide callers.

Verified and assisted over 100 clients for food bank referrals and crisis needs.

Facilitated the registration of over 100 students into the Youthful Offenders Program.

Logged and tracked each interaction with clients through the iCarol database.

Pennsylvania State University

Teachers Assistant University Park, PA August-December 2018

Worked directly with the professor to develop homework assignments and proctored exams.

Assisted in the development of the 400-level honors abnormal psychology course.

Graded over 150 student’s homework assignments and various extra credit work.

Skills

Ability to meet all deadlines and complete tasks

Decision making and conflict resolution skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team or independently

Knowledge of mental health terminology and counseling method

Adaptive/flexible

Enjoys taking on challenges, even if they may fail

Ability to work in high-stress situations

Experience working with various productivity tools such as G-suite and Microsoft Office

Certifications

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training University Park, PA November 2019

Instruction in skills on how to identify and prevent suicidal behavior.

Developed skills in recognizing suicidal signs, intervention, and developing a safety plan to reduce suicidality.

Gained increased counseling and active listening skills applied in group discussions, group simulations and role-plays