Counsel individuals weekly, bimonthly toward improving ability to participate in daily activities and life planning. Support and guide individuals dealing with grief and loss issues. Teach stress management techniques and goal setting skills.Instruct and engage clients in developing wellness habits and connecting with communities and support networks to enhance Teach breathing and mindfulness practices to assist clients with reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, increase calmness and peaceful awareness of their choices and options.Create a space for individuals to explore their inner truth with more clarity Plan curriculum, prepare lesson plans & facilitate therapy, process and psycho- educational groups on a wide variety of topics: Stress reduction, meditation, CBT techniques, chemical dependency symptom management, life skills. Complete assessments and maintain clinical documentation. Participate in case consultations and supervision.

• Provided support and assistance to patients in Inpatient Drug and Alcohol treatment program • Completed administrative tasks, patient assessments • Facilitated IOP adult groups, family support groups and individual sessions • Maintained clinical documentation, participated in case consultations and supervision

Counseled individuals weekly, bimonthly toward improving ability to participate in daily activities and life planning. Supported and guided individuals dealing with grief and loss issues. Taught stress management techniques and goal setting skills.Provided weekly support to assist individuals in maintaining skills learned. Integrated therapeutic processed to address biopsychosocial and spiritual needs of

Provided counseling to a diverse, population of individuals and groups both inpatient and in an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) setting with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues. Responsible for planning curriculum, preparing lesson plans & facilitated therapy, process and psycho-educational groups on a wide variety of topics: Stress reduction, meditation, CBT Techniques, chemical dependency symptom management, life skills. Completed psychosocial assessments and treatment plans with patients. Staffed patient cases with related staff and outside agencies for follow-up and treatment planning. Maintained clinical documentation, participated in case consultations and supervision.

Screened and assessed adolescents in school setting for mental health needs.Administered computer-based mental health assessment to students.Debriefed students and provided students with information on mental health issues.Completed documentation and follow-up actions with case manager.Coordinated program set-up and administration with school’s semester schedule. Participated in classroom presentations to educate students on screening benefits.

Counseled individuals and groups weekly, bimonthly toward improving ability to participate in daily activities and life planning. Supported clients in overcoming their barriers to employment due to psychiatric disabilities.Coordinated recovery services with other support staff in and out of agency.Developed individualized recovery plan with clients to achieve optimal success.Assessed & provided psycho-educational, vocational and mental health services.Developed & facilitated groups to enhance client recovery, insight, achievement & quality of life.Provided work support and follow up to assist clients in maintenance of life and vocational goals

Planned curriculum, prepared lesson plans & conducted classes on symptom management, stress-reduction, & job retention skills.Completed individual county-standard psychological assessments for new client intakes.Provided individual mental health counseling to clients.Planned, prepared & conducted weekly process & psycho-educational groups for welfare-to-work recipients to assist with overcoming mental health barriers to employment. Responsible for community outreach & education for program; providing informational presentation to staff & clients participating in the Welfare to Work program.Consulted directly with staff psychiatrist & therapists regarding client barriers, needs, & strengths.