● Develop a growth-fostering therapeutic relationship with new and existing clients to help minimize stress and increase treatment efficacy● Conceptualize cases, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans● Review intake information and conduct biopsychosocial spiritual assessments● Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling sessions and treatment progress● Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation for client files● Attend weekly case consultation… Show more ● Develop a growth-fostering therapeutic relationship with new and existing clients to help minimize stress and increase treatment efficacy● Conceptualize cases, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans● Review intake information and conduct biopsychosocial spiritual assessments● Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling sessions and treatment progress● Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation for client files● Attend weekly case consultation meetings to discuss patient care strategies including, treatment recommendations, patient progress, and effective interventions● Provide resource referrals and psychoeducation to clients● Participate in interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration to provide an integrated approach when helping clients work toward optimal emotional and physical health● Refer clients for further assessment as needed● Provide individual counseling sessions for clients of various ages, races, and sexual orientations within a private practice setting using Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Grief Counseling, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy● Provide crisis management and referrals in situations involving behavioral, mental health, or chemical health crisis Show less

● Develop a growth-fostering therapeutic relationship with new and existing clients to help minimize stress and increase treatment efficacy● Review intake information, conduct biopsychosocial spiritual assessments, conceptualize cases, formulate a diagnosis, develop treatment plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling sessions and treatment progress● Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation for client files● Attend weekly case consultation meetings… Show more ● Develop a growth-fostering therapeutic relationship with new and existing clients to help minimize stress and increase treatment efficacy● Review intake information, conduct biopsychosocial spiritual assessments, conceptualize cases, formulate a diagnosis, develop treatment plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of counseling sessions and treatment progress● Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation for client files● Attend weekly case consultation meetings to discuss patient care strategies including treatment recommendations, patient progress, and effective interventions● Provide resource referrals and psychoeducation to clients● Participate in interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration to provide an integrated approach when helping clients work toward optimal emotional and physical health● Refer clients for further assessment as needed● Provide crisis management and referrals in situations involving behavioral, mental health, or chemical health crisis● Provide individual counseling sessions for clients of various ages, races, and sexual orientations within a private practice setting using Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Grief Counseling, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT) approaches Show less

● Assist students with learning about peer relationships, practical interpersonal skills, navigating stress, grief, loss, various coping strategies, organization skills, study skills, test-taking skills● Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, and community agencies regarding students’ academic, social, and emotional needs● Promote universal, whole-school strategies using DBT Skills in the Schools-STEPS A curriculum for promoting positive… Show more ● Assist students with learning about peer relationships, practical interpersonal skills, navigating stress, grief, loss, various coping strategies, organization skills, study skills, test-taking skills● Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, and community agencies regarding students’ academic, social, and emotional needs● Promote universal, whole-school strategies using DBT Skills in the Schools-STEPS A curriculum for promoting positive mental health in all students including those with and without mental health challenges● Establish a professional rapport with students of varied academic/age levels (grades 4-12) and diverse backgrounds● Coordinate with mental health professionals regarding student progress● Provide crisis management and referrals in situations involving behavioral, mental health, or chemical health crisis Show less

● Attend four-day DBT Skills in Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT STEPS-A) training seminar hosted by Amberwing● Develop and promote universal, whole-school strategies for promoting positive mental health in all students including those with and without mental health challenges● Collaborate with school administration and middle school staff to develop a DBT skills training program vision for all Marshall Middle School students● Collaborate… Show more ● Attend four-day DBT Skills in Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT STEPS-A) training seminar hosted by Amberwing● Develop and promote universal, whole-school strategies for promoting positive mental health in all students including those with and without mental health challenges● Collaborate with school administration and middle school staff to develop a DBT skills training program vision for all Marshall Middle School students● Collaborate with Hermantown counseling staff and the authors of DBT Skills in Schools to obtain evidence-based best practices for program implementation● Demonstrate effective communication (email, letters, and other written correspondence, as well as verbal communication) with staff, students, and parents/guardians regarding DBT skills implementation process● Administer PHQ-9, GAD-7, KADS, SMFQ, and coping skills assessments to assess students’ pre and post-intervention levels of anxiety, depression, and coping skills● Conduct follow-up phone calls and meetings with parents and guardians when student assessments indicate a need for further assessment● Aggregate, evaluate, and analyze raw data from assessments to identify skills best suited for Marshall Middle School’s student body needs● Develop age-appropriate mental health lesson plans for Marshall Middle School staff● Conduct training sessions for staff● Assist staff with teaching lessons in the classroom● Administer follow-up assessments to assess Marshall Middle School students’ knowledge of DBT skills learned● Create and provide DBT skills-related posters for use throughout Marshall Middle School● Follow up with individual students to give more training in DBT skills and conduct new DBT skills training● Conduct follow-up with Marshall Middle School staff to provide skills education and review successes and growth opportunities Show less

● Develop a growth-fostering therapeutic relationship with new and existing clients to help minimize stress and increase treatment efficacy● Conceptualize cases, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans● Review intake information and conduct biopsychosocial spiritual assessments● Provide individual counseling sessions for clients of various ages, races, and sexual orientations within a private practice setting using person-centered, CBT, DBT, and RCT approaches● Evaluate… Show more ● Develop a growth-fostering therapeutic relationship with new and existing clients to help minimize stress and increase treatment efficacy● Conceptualize cases, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans● Review intake information and conduct biopsychosocial spiritual assessments● Provide individual counseling sessions for clients of various ages, races, and sexual orientations within a private practice setting using person-centered, CBT, DBT, and RCT approaches● Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling sessions and treatment progress● Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation for client files● Attend weekly case consultation meetings to discuss client care strategies including treatment recommendations, client progress, and effective interventions● Provide resource referrals and psychoeducation to clients● Participate in interdisciplinary consultation to provide an integrated approach when helping clients work toward optimal mental and emotional health● Provide crisis management and referrals in situations involving behavioral, mental health, or chemical health crisis Show less

● Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate family history, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development● Assist students, families, and school personnel with accessing available opportunities and resources to develop each student's potential fully● Assist the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Program team with the IEP process for students with special needs● Conduct assessments and evaluations with parent or guardian and student● Assess student behavior… Show more ● Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate family history, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development● Assist students, families, and school personnel with accessing available opportunities and resources to develop each student's potential fully● Assist the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Program team with the IEP process for students with special needs● Conduct assessments and evaluations with parent or guardian and student● Assess student behavior and attitude within the school and home settings● Assess patterns of interpersonal relationships and achievement● Assess cultural factors that influence learning● Assist students with problem-solving and with learning behavior management skills● Assess and evaluate how mental health issues impact students’ education● Provide crisis management and referrals in situations involving behavioral, mental health, or chemical health crisis● Provide support for students dealing with mental health or behavioral issues that negatively impact the student’s ability to continue the school day Show less

Substitute Teacher 09/2017 – 06/2018● Communicate and collaborate with school staff including teachers, paraprofessionals, administration● Effectively teach students of various academic abilities within a diverse population● Develop a positive and professional rapport with students through effective communication● Maintain attendance and other required records at the local, state, and federal levelsShort-term Substitute - Family and Consumer Education 05/2018 –… Show more Substitute Teacher 09/2017 – 06/2018● Communicate and collaborate with school staff including teachers, paraprofessionals, administration● Effectively teach students of various academic abilities within a diverse population● Develop a positive and professional rapport with students through effective communication● Maintain attendance and other required records at the local, state, and federal levelsShort-term Substitute - Family and Consumer Education 05/2018 – 06/2018● Provide substitute teaching on a short-term basis for middle school classrooms with a class size of 20+● Provide students with consistent constructive feedback regarding academic and behavioral performance in person or via PowerSchool● Assist students with learning about food and nutrition, family and peer relationships, and budgeting Show less

Substitute Guidance Counselor – View Ridge Middle School 11/2016 – 06/2017● Establish a professional rapport with students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-12) and diverse backgrounds● Assist students with learning about peer relationships, practical social skills, navigating stress, loss, grief, various coping strategies, organization skills, study skills, and test-taking skills● Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, and… Show more Substitute Guidance Counselor – View Ridge Middle School 11/2016 – 06/2017● Establish a professional rapport with students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-12) and diverse backgrounds● Assist students with learning about peer relationships, practical social skills, navigating stress, loss, grief, various coping strategies, organization skills, study skills, and test-taking skills● Collaborate and consult with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, administration, and community agencies regarding students’ academic, social, and emotional needs● Create lesson plans on social media safety, decision-making strategies, social justice, and diversity for individual and small-group student interactionsSubstitute Teacher11/2014 – 06/2017● Conduct discussions and assign in-class assignments and homework according to lesson plans to ensure consistency, optimal learning, and seamless instruction● Modify teaching styles based on student style of learningClassroom Volunteer09/2012 – 11/2014● Tutor 5th-grade students with learning multiplication facts by the end of the year resulting in a 100% passing rate● Instruct new to public school 6th-grade homeschooled students in math curriculum resulting in 7th-grade math readiness● Assist teachers with grading papers and managing projects Show less

● Serve as departmental Webmaster, Sales Training Coordinator, and Trainer● Create and maintain department newsletters to facilitate department communication● Develop a standard template for driver surveys to facilitate year-over-year analysis of Driver Surveys

● Assist homeless males ages 18-25 with securing housing, food, and transportation● Counsel clients about the employment process; job applications, cover letter and resume writing, and interviewing● Collaborate with community employers to secure employment opportunities for clients● Mesa East Valley Men’s Shelter volunteer