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Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

Location:
Port Wentworth, GA, 31407
Salary:
open to negotiation
Posted:
December 28, 2010

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Resume:

Jenna A. Reece

** ****** ***, **** *********, GA 31407 * 912-***-**** * ********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To work in a friendly environment where consideration and diligence is key, while providing excellent service to those in need.

HIGHLIGHTS

Very enthusiastic

Quickly establishes rapport and strong relationships with others.

A friendly, competent and hard working employee.

Strong organizational, motivational and interpersonal skills.

Approachable and eager to help others.

Knowledge of computer technology.

EDUCATIONAL DATA

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

Master’s Degree. Counseling Psychology, Radford University, Radford, VA (May 2005)

BA in Psychology. Oswego State University, Oswego, NY (May 2003)

Study Abroad. Australia. (Spring 2001)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Therapist (LPC)- Psychiatric Medicine, Savannah, GA (November 2008-present)

o Provide psychotherapy to individuals among the community with mental health illnesses as well a marital and family counseling

o Conduct intake assessments on individuals seeking psychiatric treatment

o Consult with psychiatrist regarding individual’s progress and medication management/compliance.

o Assess for crisis management and hospitalization

Mental Health Counselor-Georgia State Prison, Reidsville, GA (November 2007-November 2008)

o Lead Counselor of the Self-Injurious Behavior Program

o Provided individual therapy and group therapy for inmates

o Developed treatment plans for inmates on mental health caseload

o Implemented behavior modification programs

o Assessed inmates in crisis due to self-injury, suicidal or homicidal ideations and place in appropriate level of care (ACU, CSU)

Outpatient Counselor- Savannah Area Behavioral Health Collaborative, Savannah, GA (April 2006-November 2007)

o Conducted intake assessments for mental health and substance abuse clients

o Provided individual and group therapy

o Refer clients to appropriate level of care (day services, group therapy medication therapy)

o Use of MCIP for state billing

Sales Associate. Dillard’s, Savannah Mall (October 2006-April 2006)

o Provided customer services in department store

o Knowledge of Cash register/payment options

YMCA counselor. Tybee Island, GA. (May 2005-October 2006)

o Supervised groups of children of all ages for summer camp

o Developed games, daytime activities, aid in school work

o Supervised teens at YMCA Teen Center for after school hours and weekends

o Organized activities for teens

References available upon request.



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