Lisa Elijah

Richmond, TX ***** 832-***-**** adpn42@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Empathetic Counselor with background in family/peer counseling and cognitive behavior therapy. Leverages education and years of experience in preparing and leading activities for youths and adults, fostering relationships and developing custom treatment plans. Encourages personal and spiritual success to drive predetermined objectives. Easily collects information about clients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into clients' mental state. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of theoretical orientations and building rapport with clients. Skills

Crisis Intervention Techniques

Diagnostic ability

Suicide risk assessments

Therapeutic expertise

Outreach programming specialist

Safety Standards and protocols

Adaptability

Case Management

Mental health support

Critical thinking

Experience

COUNSELOR 08/2021 - Current

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Houston, TX

Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.

Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary. Provided cognitive-based therapy to assist with challenge and crisis resolution. Evaluated patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans. Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies. Employed various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions. Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts. GRADUATE STUDENT COUNSELING INTERN 08/2019 - 05/2021 Counseling and Training Clinic - Corpus Christi, TX Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations. Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating over 50 treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.

Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence. Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning. Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments. Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served. Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT 01/2019 - 04/2021

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation. Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance. Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail. Gathered and organized files and research papers for internal needs and scholarly publications. Optimized over 60 students educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression, and career options.

Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records · Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately ·

LEAD TEACHER 04/2017 - 08/2018

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center - Houston, TX

Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support. Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.

Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process. Received high remarks for creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents, and faculty .

Planned and prepared activities for 18 students - Administered assessments for each child and track results . Motivated teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning . Collaborated with team of faculty to develop afterschool tutorial program for students in need of extra help. Education

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX Master of Science Counseling, 08/2021

University of Houston - Victoria - Victoria, TX Bachelor of Science Psychology, 12/2017

Accomplishments

Presented on Professional Advocacy Mini-Conference at Capitol in Austin. Contributed in "Relay for Life" competition to raise money for the Cancer Society. Outstanding graduate counseling intern.

Received clinical training in treating children with ADHD and learning disabilities at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Chi Sigma Iota (counseling honor society).

Received TexChip Scholarship during internship.

Languages

Ikwerre:

Native/ Bilingual

Benin:

Native/ Bilingual

Igbo:

Native/ Bilingual

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