Substance Abuse Part Time
Resume:
Nikki S. Constance ********@*****.***
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West Haven, CT 06516
Objective: To obtain a challenging position as an MFT working with individuals, and families to support their efforts towards living more meaningful healthy lives.
EDUCATION:
Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Master’s Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy. Graduated, May 17, 2012.
Albertus Magnus College 700 Prospect Street, New Haven Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a concentration in Art Therapy.
Graduated, May 2009
COURSE WORK:
• Intro to Psychology
• Personality
• Psychotherapy
• Abnormal Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Theory & Practice of Art Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy
• Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues
• Family of Origin
• Family Systems Theory I & II
• Family Assessment
• Substance Abuse
• Systemic Psychotherapies
• Family and Individual Life Cycle
• Family Therapy Research
• Practicum I & II
• Internship I, II, & III
• Substance Abuse
WORK HISTORY:
Family Therapist Intern
Children’s Center of Hamden, Hamden, CT August 12, 2011-May 6, 2012
Counseled adolescents ages 13-17 by providing support in their recovery efforts with substance abuse and underling issues that may have led to their substance use. Provided group therapy to teens to help develop coping skills when faced with their desire to use. Provided family therapy to teenagers and their families to help guide them towards better communication within their family system and ways in which the families can support their teenagers in their efforts to remain sober. Maintained progress notes for each session and received weekly supervision from LMFT supervisor.
Practicum/Internship
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT June 2010-May 2012
Worked at the on-site clinic under the supervision of LMFT’s providing services to court mandated, self-referred individuals, families, and couples in an effort to provide tools needed to lead healthier stable lives. Led individual anger management sessions to provide psycho- education and increase insight into maladaptive coping mechanisms. Conducted phone intakes and refer clients to appropriate resources based on individual needs. Maintained progress notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation of session content and interventions. Supervised court ordered onsite supervised visitations.
Student Intern
Hospital of Saint Raphael’s, New Haven, CT February 2008-May 2008
Worked with Clinicians in an effort to offer hope to men, women, and their families who are suffering from the devastating consequences of chemical dependency and addiction.
Account Clerk IV
New Haven Board of Education, New Haven, CT November 1997-Present
Business Office Payroll Account Clerk; audit and process payroll for part time employees, distribute payroll checks. Prepare various reports for payroll obligations and payments.
Volunteer
Life Haven Women’s shelter in New Haven, CT September 1994-Dec. 1994
Tutored school-age children and worked with them on special arts and crafts projects.
Camp Counselor
City of New Haven, Summer School June 1992-August 1992
Supervised summer activities, dealt with personal care needs, safety, and general welfare of children. Assisted in planning and implementing daily activities with program staff and co-workers.
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