Licensed Professional Counselor.
Strong leadership, managerial, assessment and interpersonal skills.
Quick to learn and strong familiarity with many Microsoft Office applications and other computer programs.
Skills:
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, CPR and First Aid, Play Therapy, Art Therapy.
American Psychological Association Associate Member
American Diabetes Association - Member
Counselor, Psycologist, therapist
Known languages (and levels):
English-Very Good
Type of Employment wanted:
Full Time
Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers:
85000 USD
Current Location:
USA, TX Texas, Austin
Education & Experience
Education History, Qualifications & other additional information:
Level of Education:
Masters
2004 - 2006 Argosy University
MA. Professional Counseling
GPA 3.66
1994 - 1999 University of Maryland,
BA. Criminology & Criminal Justice College Park
GPA 3.13
Work History & Experience:
Years of Work Experience:
5 to 7 Years
February 2008 Present Front Steps
Case Management Manager
Provide coordination and supervision of the case management program at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH), and deliver direct case management services to clients.
Assess the needs of the homeless client population at the ARCH and provide assessment, information and referral assistance to clients in accessing resources that will empower them to become more self-sufficient, group and individual therapy.
Facilitate weekly program staff meetings, staffing of clients, identify areas for improvement, develop solutions, and implement new plans.
Work with case management programs at other agencies to maximize the continuum of care, and utilization of ARCH resources including shelter reservations.
November 2006 - February 2008 Travis County MHMR
Case Manager
Performed routine and intensive case management duties assisting clients in accessing linkage to medical, social, educational, financial and other appropriate services and resources.
Organized and managed a weekly Substance Abuse Group therapy session.
Managed a caseload of up to 27 clients with varied social and mental issues.
Assisted clients with improving their quality of life and increasing community participation.
September 2005 - October 2006 Prince William County
Counselor Group Home for Boys
Provided individual counseling and intervention for residents of the group home.
Facilitated individual and group art therapy.
Conducted positive peer group feedback session.
Organized recreational and learning activities for the residents including but not limited to museums, community service, assistance and support for the elderly, sports, camping and hiking.
January 2006 October 2006 Rappahannock
Substance Abuse Intern Regional Jail
Conducted womans substance abuse therapy group.
Interviewed and assessed candidates for womans substance abuse therapy group.
Collaborated and implemented interventions for the mens substance abuse phases program.
Provided individual support for inmates in need of assistance with behavior modification, grieving, and depression.
September 2005 - December 2005 Fairfax Alcohol Safety
Adjunct Instructor Action Program
Taught 10-week psycho-education alcohol safety and education class.
July 2000 - September 2005 CoStar Group, Inc
Assistant Manager
Oversaw training and integration of new employees into a team environment that thrives off individual and teamwork performance.
Organized and implement team training, standards and methodology.
Analyzed market trends and wrote forecasting reports.
Standardized quality control procedures by monitoring personnel productivity and research procedures
Compiled training documentation and personnel manuals to introduce new hires to market-specific data.
Provided deskside coaching and customer service methodologies for on-the-job transfer.
Tracked progress of new employees over 3 month-probationary periods to implement changes to training program and process via Kirkparick evaluation methodologies.
Researched over $4 billion in commercial investment portfolio for transactions.
Consistently maintained upper-management recognition for performance in daily duties.
Conducted extensive phone interviews to update a portfolio of commercial and investment listings.
Consistently recognized for exceeding management expectations.
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