Mental Health Counselor

Krystal Yeboah

** ******* *** • Stafford, VA ****4 • 703-***-**** • **********@*******.***

QUALIFICATIONS Diligent worker seeking a mental health position utilizing educational and organizational abilities.

Various work experiences have provided an exposure to diverse persons and ability to attain new skills quickly.

EDUCATION

M.Ed Counselor Education, May 2009-GPA 3.97

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University- Falls Church, VA

B.S. in Psychology, Human Services Minor, December 2004- GPA 3.31

James Madison University- Harrisonburg, VA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director Jun. 2009 Present

Fellowship Health Resources Manassas, VA

•Assessing all aspects of consumer care including, records/documentation, quality of service, outcomes, risk management and consumer surveys and assures all standards are met or exceeded.

•Delegate responsibilities to counselors and assisting them in developing clinical skills.

•Assists program director in completing monthly Medicaid billing.

•Responsible for determining the appropriateness of referrals and accepting new intakes.

•Assists program director in implementing bi-weekly staff meetings.

•Assists in developing daily programming schedule for consumers.

Adult Services Counseling Intern Aug. 2008-May 2009

Prince William County CSB Manassas, VA

•Performed individual, family, and group counseling for individuals with severe mental illnesses.

•Managed cases by completing appropriate documentation and linked clients to various community resources.

•Attended various professional development trainings such as Medicaid, Risk Assessment, & Cognitive Behavior Therapy

•Monitored and demonstrated effectiveness as a counselor with effectiveness projects on use of counseling techniques and theories.

•Completed a court ordered mental health evaluation for a custody case.

Admission Coordinator Mar. 2007-Feb. 2009

Burke Health and Rehab Center Burke, VA

•Assisted with new admissions and provided support to families with their concerns about their loved ones.

•Responsible for reviewing patient complaints and finding solutions.

•Managed patient charts and completed intake paperwork.

Mental Health Counselor Jul. 2006-Jun. 2009

Fellowship Health Resources Manassas, VA

•Processed intake and discharge paperwork for consumers.

•Conducted individual and group counseling sessions designed for personal growth.

•Maintain contact with community service board case managers. Perform daily data entry and database management.

•Responsible for general case management and assist clients with community resources and transportation to appointments.

•Attended workshops on Self Mutilating and Crisis Intervention for professional development.

•Supervise a wide range of areas including assistance with general hygiene, dressing, and meals.

•Developed treatment plans with consumers and assisted them in achieving their goals.

•Monitored consumers’ medication administrations and educated consumers on their medication.

•Made decisions about emergency interventions and maintained contact with on call psychiatrist.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Marketing Assistant Mar. 2007-Mar. 2009

JAS Group Arlington, VA

•Assisted personal life coach in creating a database of prospective clients.

•Created invoices for current clients.

•Identified prospective corporate clients and initiated contact with them about JAS Group.

•Assisted supervisor in creating presentations for wellness workshops.

Recruiting Specialist Feb. 2005-Jun. 2006

AccuHire FKA ABC Staffing Woodbridge, VA

•Maintained daily contact with various company supervisors about AccuHire employees.

•Mailed out invoices, bills, and employee checks on a weekly basis.

•Managed and accounted for employee timesheets.

•Interviewed and reviewed AccuHire candidates in consideration for open positions.

•Assisted AccuHire candidates in developing job related skills and provided guidance to candidates with criminal backgrounds and drug abuse.

•Handled a heavy volume of phone inquiries

•Performed drug screening and background checks on applicants.

•Write and place job listings in various forms of media.

•Performed daily data entry and general database management.

Administrative Assistant Jan. 2004-Feb. 2004

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Harrisonburg, VA

•Answered multi-line phone systems.

•Performed general office duties utilizing fax machine and filing volunteer records.

•Executed survey projects using Microsoft Excel.

•Copied and assembled volunteer interview packets.

•Responsible for greeting all visitors to the office.

Infant Teacher (seasonal Jun. 2004-Aug. 2004

Minnieland Private Daycare Center Manassas, VA

•Implemented lesson plans.

•Checked classrooms for safety compliancy.

•Communicated with parents about children’s behavior.

Office Temporary May 2003-Dec. 2004

ABC Staffing Inc DBA AccuHire Woodbridge, VA

•Answered general inquiries using multi-line phone systems.

•Performed data entry and other general office duties.

•Provided superior customer service.

Volunteer, Jun. 2003-Aug. 2003

Prince William County Fire Department Manassas, VA

•Utilized Microsoft Excel to update leave records.

•Stamped timecards.

•Photocopied billing vouchers.

Office Intern, Jun. 2003-Aug. 2003

Prince William County Office On Youth Woodbridge, VA

•Assistant camp counselor at the Turn off the Violence Camp for at risk youth.

•Answered phones and performed data entry.

•Created a childcare directory for Prince William County residents.

ACTIVITIES

ESL Teacher/Tutor, Calvary Presbyterian Church Alexandria, VA Sep. 2007-Present

•Co-facilitate ESL classes for native Spanish speakers with intermediate English skills.

•Developed close bonds with students and offered guidance with transitional issues due to recent immigration.

Young Adult Class, Leader Alexandria, VA Sep. 2006- 2008

•Prepare lesson plans.

Facilitate faith related discussions.

Classroom Helper, Lacey Springs Elementary Harrisonburg, VA Jan. 2004-May 2004

•Graded assignments.

•Assisted librarian in general tasks.

•Helped children during classroom activities.

Recording Treasurer, JMU Association of Black Psychologists Harrisonburg, VA Oct. 2003-Dec. 2004

•Kept track of club’s financial records.

Vacation Bible School Teacher, Calvary Presbyterian Church Alexandria, VA Jul. 2002-Jul. 2002

•Organized and executed lesson plans.

CERTIFICATIONS/ TRAININGS

National Certified Counselor (2009), Crisis Intervention (2009), Self Injury and Mutilation (2007), HIPPA (2008), First Aid (2008), CPR (2008), Medication Training (2008)

REFERENCES

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