Mental Health Counselor
Resume:
Antoinette E. Sapp
Thomasville, GA. 31792
*****.****@*****.***
Summary: A highly, team spirited professional seeking to combine academic training with excellent work experience to make a significant contribution in a social service and educational environment, supported by credible and verifiable references.
Experience:
Pathway to Hope Counseling Services, Inc. Nov 25, 2024-Present
Mental Health Counselor
Maintain an active caseload
Establish rapport with clients and families to become engaged with client to achieve goals
Provided individual/family therapy to clients in the community and homes
Assess/implement person-centered individualized treatment plans
Complete all required documentations in a timely manner
Attend all mandatory meeting/trainings, complied with policies/procedures
Once approved by DHS, provide therapy services and assessments in community to clients and foster children/families
Hamilton/Madison School District August 2022 to May 2024
Mental Health Counselor
Provides one-on-one/group counseling with students
Assist students with emotional/trauma emotional struggles
Crisis Interventions
Follow standards for documentation of provided counseling sessions
Understand the importance of Confidentiality/inform consent
Ability to work/provide services to students, parents, and staff
Encourage, challenge students, and redirect destructive, oppositional defiant behaviors into positive and productive goals.
Work with leadership/staff on assisting students to develop and attain reachable, realistic goals
Data entry on students in the system for DOE
Assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans
Suicide Risk Assessments/Threat Assessments
Apalachee Counseling Center
Clinician Oct 2019 to August 2021
Therapeutic Services for Children/family
Crisis Level therapeutic services
Individual, Group and Family Counseling
Conduct NIFIS, PHQ9, CSSR, Personal Safety Plan, GAD7, and Treatment planning assessments.
On call rotation for crisis
Progress notes, monthly family meetings, Intensive services for children/youth in crisis
On call rotation for at risk, suicide ideations and Baker Acts
Proactive Management Consultant
Mental Health Therapist August 2017 to May 2024
Contract therapist for DFCS
Conduct assessments and progress notes
Individual and family counseling
Hotel supervision for foster kids
Crisis Intervention for 1013/Baker Acts
Parental Services or Parent Aide
Brooks County School System 21st Century Community Learning
Site Director Jan. 2017 to July 2019
Managing a grant in the amount of a $273,000,000.00 monthly/yearly ordering supplies, paying employees, keeping record of spending receipts.
Recruit students throughout the year
Formal meetings with day teachers and afterschool staff to provide oversight and direction of the program
Meet with school administration (Principal) face to face monthly to ensure that 21st CCLC is meeting the academic needs of all students.
Roster updating and submission of student and family attendance to Data Specialist.
Keep adequate observation and evaluation records on staff members (informal/formal)
Ensuring safety procedures are shared with staff and drills are held quarterly
Update and maintain policies and handbooks for parents, students, and staff
Actively monitoring staff, based on assigned duties
Keep adequate records of student progress, ensuring close communication with day teachers and afterschool teachers to meet the needs of students academically.
Maintain time and effort documentation of staff members, submitting payroll by due date
Maintain required documentation for Ga. Department of Education Monitoring Monthly student/parent meetings
Meet with school Leadership Team, PBIS Team, or grade level team once per quarter informing them of student progress within the program.
Attend required training opportunities, PBIS Coordinator team player
Plan and implement student/parent programs, such as Financial, College Prep, Job Readiness Skills, Safety Skills, and Literacy/Mathematical Workshops
Florida State Hospital/Enrichment Educational Services
Rehab Therapist Nov. 2014 to Dec. 2017
Educate residents in hands on activities that enable them to learn and practice daily living skills needed in maintaining a safe, healthy and functional living environment.
Train residents to establish a trusting relationship in order to participate in their rehabilitation, improving their quality of life, by increasing knowledge, improving abilities, or developing/maintaining interest in leisure activities and recreational activities that allows them to develop social skills.
Educate students in individualized instruction to prepare and concentrate on special skills needed to pass the five areas of academics (Social Studies, Science, Writing, Reading, and Math).
Educate residents to improve their quality of life by engaging them in activities that enable them to gain self-esteem and build confidence
Educate Resident on Illness Management and Recovery Skills for Mental Health/Substance Abuse recovery.
Jefferson Correctional Institute/Unlimited Path Counseling Monticello, FL
Addiction Counselor Nov. 2013 to June 2014
Referred clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and financial assistance, and provided concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
Modified treatment plans according to changes in client status
Developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Counseled clients in individual and group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental and physical illness, poverty, unemployment, and physical abuse,
Led group counseling sessions that provided support in such areas as grief, stress, and chemical dependency
Trained staff in implementation of treatment plans for /SA
successfully handled a caseload ratio of not more than 1:15.
Structured and maintained other duties as assigned.
Pathways to Hope Counseling Valdosta, GA
Mental Health and Substance Abuse March 2011 to Sept. 2013
Social Worker
Provide, found, and arranged for support services, such as child care, homemaker service, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, and parenting classes, to prevent more serious problems from developing.
Referred clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and financial assistance, and provided concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
Developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Counseled individuals, groups, families, elderly and communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and medical care.
served as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, and poverty.
Led group counseling sessions that provided support in such areas as grief, stress, and chemical dependency.
Counseled and aided family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client and patient.
Counseled clients in individual and group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental and physical illness, poverty, unemployment, and physical abuse.
Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate mental and physical condition of client and patient.
Conducted social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.
Trained direct care staff in implementation of treatment plans for MH/SA.
Supervised and directed other workers who provided services to clients and patients.
Modified treatment plans according to changes in client status.
Referred patient, client, and family to community resources for housing and treatment to assist in recovery from mental and physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
successfully handled a caseload ratio of not more than 1:15.
Structured and maintained other duties as assigned.
Instructed others on Domestic violence issues/ Parenting skills, Anger Management, Substance Abuse, and Life/social skills.
A Positive Intervention Valdosta, GA
Counselor/CSI/PP May 2010 to Oct. 2010
Work with case managers in developing and implementing performance goals and on objectives related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
provided, found, and arranged for support services, such as child care, homemaker service, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, and parenting classes, to prevent more serious problems from developing.
Referred clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and financial assistance, and provided concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
Vashti Counseling Center Thomasville, GA
Counselor/CSI/PP June 2006 to May 2010
Completed weekly progress notes summarizing all treatment provided to MH/SA clients.
Work with facility's Mental Health and physician consultants, and other staff to ensure mental health services were fully integrated.
Attended training as assigned and scheduled.
maintained a ratio of not more than 1:15.
Completed required assessments of admitted clients, including SASSI and Mental Health Screening Forms.
Facilitated groups for children, youth, and families over topics anger management, substance abuse, life/social skills.
Housing Authority of Cairo Georgia Cairo, GA
Resident Service Coordinator Dec. 2009 to June 2010
Referred clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, financial assistance, and provided concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply employment, along with housing placement.
Interviewed clients individually, in families, and elderly in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs of Self- Sufficiency; conducted o performed housekeeping inspections, providing corrective action plans to residents on safety/housekeeping guidelines
Conducted/ initiated the youth program “Teen in Action”; based on life skills. Initiated the Garden program for the elder residents
Transported residents to different events; GAHRA in Valdosta and Macon Georgia; Monitored residents’ Community Service Requirements, reporting results to Leasing Occupancy
Assisted Residents in the Certified Nurse Assistant Program; assisted with the Girl Scouts on field trips, cookie Sales, art/crafts, designing of tee-shirts, etc.
Southwestern State Hospital Thomasville, GA
Activity Therapist/DDS Community August 2006 to Dec. 2009
Supervisor
Served on policymaking committees, assisted in community development, and assisted client groups by lobbying for solutions to problems.
Trained and managed 30 staff members on the job skills and developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided, achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
Supervised 30 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts.
successfully developed and oversee the implementation of client's MH/SA discharge plan and aftercare plan
Attended transition and exit conferences to discuss issues regarding client’s services.
Education: Thomas College Thomasville, GA
AA Degree received
Kaplan University Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
BS (Child &Family Welfare) Degree received
Purdue University Global Fort Lauderdale, FL
Masters (Human Services/Family &Community Services)
Masters (Psychology/Addiction Counseling)
Degrees received
Licensure
SASSI/ASI Certification
(Substance Abuse screening)
Illness Management and Recovery
Skills for Mental Health/Substance Abuse
Registered License Mental Health Counselor #IMH23471
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