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My Experience
January 2018-May 2019
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Augusta State Medical Prison – Grovetown, GA
Provided intensive psychotherapy treatment for 20 male offenders listed as level 4 mental health (i.e., most severe mental health level) using various therapeutic strategies and interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Collaborated with the psychiatrist and clinical team in developing and implementing treatment plans in accordance with Georgia Department of Corrections policies and procedures
Prepared documentation for release and assisted with obtaining appropriate housing.
Reduced the number of Crisis Stabilization Unit admissions among offenders with a history of self-injurious behavior and suicide attempts
Taught offender’s daily life skills, problem solving strategies and developing interpersonal relations with individuals and families; collaborated with inmates’ families to assist in increasing social support for each inmate
Worked in a Specialized Mental Health Treatment Unit with inmates with Dementia and Traumatic Brain Injury
January 2011-December 2017
Licensed Professional Counselor
University of North Georgia – Dahlonega, GA
Provided individual counseling to the student population and couples counseling to those dating, engaged and married within the student population; counseled an average of 50 students per semester.
Collaborated with the Corps’ Chaplains Program in educating the chaplains about various issues they may encounter in their capacity (such as depression, rape, and alcohol poisoning)
Worked with the Resident Assistants training to educate those students about specific issues they may encounter in their capacity (such as such as depression, rape, and alcohol poisoning)
Collected data regarding the students in counseling for an end-of-year report (such as demographics, diagnoses, and key issues addressed) and for surveys of presentations given by all counseling staff over the course of the year for an end-of-year report
Provided Christ-based counseling with requested by students focused on helping students find answers in Biblical-based theological concepts
2007-2010
Social Services Provider I, Licensed
Avita Community Partners – Various Locations
Social Services Provider I, Licensed, Outpatient Program (2008 – 2010)
Provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults addressing such issues as anger management, parent-child relationships, understanding mental disorders and the medication that helps with such disorders and addictions.
Provided family counseling involving issues such as parenting skills, psycho-education on signs and symptoms of mental disorders, and parent-child relational problems
Delivered continuity of care for the clients by communicating frequently with other therapists and Department Of Juvenile Justice probation officers
Provided group counseling to adolescents with addictions and to adults with severe and persistent mental illness
2005-2007
Social Services Provider I
Georgia Mountains Community Services – Gainesville, GA
Court Collaborative Program
Provided the Juvenile Court of Hall County assessments for their juvenile population and provided recommendations regarding the treatment of their juvenile population after providing the assessments
Testified in court cases involving the juvenile clientele of Georgia Mountains Community Services
Developed a curriculum for anger management and grief counseling
Social Services Provider I, Outpatient Program (2005)
Provided individual counseling to children and adolescents, addressing such issues as anger management, parent-child relationships, understanding mental disorders and the medication that helps with such disorders
Provided family counseling involving such issues as parenting skills, psycho-education on signs and symptoms of mental disorders, and parent-child relational problems
Performed targeted case management, connecting the family to outside resources in order to help meet the basic needs of the child and his or her family
2000-2004
Mental Health Counselor I & II
Greenville Mental Health Center – Greenville, SC
Family Preservation Program (2000 – 2002) (2004)
Provided individual counseling to children and adolescents, addressing such issues as anger management, parent-child relationships, understanding mental disorders and the medication that helps with such disorders.
Provided family counseling involving such issues as parenting skills, psycho-education on signs & symptoms of mental disorders, and parent-child relational problems
Performed targeted case management, connecting the family to outside resources in order to help meet the basic needs of the child and his or her family
Planned and implemented therapeutic outings
Mental Health Counselor II, Outpatient Program (2002 – 2004)
Provided family counseling involving such issues as parenting skills, psycho-education on signs & symptoms of mental disorders, and parent-child relational problems.
Provided individual counseling to children and adolescents, addressing such issues as anger management, parent-child relationships, understanding mental disorders and the medication that helps with such disorders
Performed targeted case management, connecting the family to outside resources in order to help meet the basic needs of the child and his or her family
Performed telephone triage of clients based on severity of symptoms