Clinical Mental Health Counselor, APC

• Mar 2023 - Present

Clinical Therapist

• Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

• Provided individual and group counseling for severe mental illness to adolescents, ages 13-19, on a long-term inpatient unit contracted with the Alabama Department of Mental Health• Utilized an integrated theoretical approach from trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, internal family systems, and dialectical behavioral therapy.• Created and led triweekly group counseling sessions focusing on interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and mindfulness• Led triweekly interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss resident treatment progress, DSM-V diagnoses, and evaluate/update current treatment plans• Implemented and created treatment plans for each resident to ensure treatment is focused on resident goals and presenting concerns, as well as help staff and residents monitor progress through treatment• Assisted in implementing case conference meetings with the Department of Mental Health and all parties/guardians involved in resident’s care, to discuss discharge readiness and treatment plan recommendations following dismissal of inpatient commitment orders• Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather medical and psychiatric histories to develop and implement individualized treatment plans from admission through discharge• Served as primary contact between DMH, JCLs, and guardians to the hospital. Coordinated contact, visits, needs, etc. Show less

Mental Health Counseling Intern

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

• Provided direct counseling for severe mental illness in a 14-bed acute adult psychiatric unit and a 5-bed acute child and adolescent unit integrating techniques and theoretical orientation from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, person centered therapy, and gestalt theory• Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather medical and psychiatric histories to develop and implement individualized treatment plans from admission through discharge• Participated in daily interdisciplinary staff meetings to determine diagnoses using DSM-V, assess patient progress, and implement research-based changes to treatment plans• Created and led or co-led twice, daily group counseling sessions in various areas of coping skills, psychoeducation, interpersonal/communication skills, boundaries, emotion identification and regulation, self-awareness, self-esteem, spirituality, and self-care, as well as strategies to identify and manage symptoms Show less

Career Coach, Graduate Assistant

• May 2021 - Jul 2022

• Facilitate individual and group career coaching to undergraduate, graduate, and international students in the College of Engineering, as well as serve alumni up to five years regarding major and career exploration and the job search process, interview and career fair preparation, salary negotiation, and professional documentation reviews • Utilized counseling skills to provide major and career exploration guidance for current students and assist with the preparation and development of skills for the job search process, internships, Co-op experiences, full-time positions, graduate school, resumes, cover letters, and online professional presence • Created, designed, and updated social media content weekly to advertise upcoming events, workshops, tips for career readiness, and updates for career development information shared through the CDCR • Served as the career coach contact for veteran and ROTC students within the College of Engineering Show less

Resident Assistant

• Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

• Oversaw 12 patients’ daily routines by ensuring group therapy and clinical appointments attendance, while keeping quarter hourly to hourly observation reports and progress notes based on individual observation requirements • Addressed and documented patients’ needs by discussing mood, treatment progress, medication efficacy and side effects, and resolving conflicts between patients in KIPU electronic medical records • Motivated patients to implement coping skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when appropriate to ensure treatment progress and long-term health • Managed administrative tasks, including intakes, discharges, room changes, incident reports, and room checks Show less

Medical/Front Office Support Staff

• Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

• Collected copays, account balance payments, and updated account records regarding contact information • Updated office calendars with new appointments, accommodated last-minute schedule changes, and provided clerical support to all team members • Update staff caseloads, client activity status, client program history, and insurance/payer information, and release of information requests in CareLogic electronic medical records • Process client intakes, referrals and discharges, coordinated with hospital and inpatient facilities to schedule hospital discharge checkup Show less

Server

• Sep 2018 - Apr 2020