Mental health counselor for diverse populations.

•Conducted mental health evaluations and psychosocial assessments with clients upon intake•Collaborated with clients on developing a service plan to suit their individual needs and goals•Administered both short- and long-term individual therapeutic interventions with an adult population, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy• Launched the Assurance-16 program in the state of Rhode Island, which provides workforce development services to low-income individuals and families•Guides clients through the job search process, including writing résumés and cover letters, exploring avenues in which to find employment, and advocating for reasonable accommodations on the job•Addresses the psychological and environmental barriers clients face when seeking employment•Hosts résumé and cover letter workshops at local libraries and community centers•Oversees agency compliance with Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)•Ensures residents of the agency’s housing units successfully retain shelter based on their individual needs and goals•Coordinates maintenance and emergency services for clients as needed•Assists clients in identifying and applying for state benefits for which they might be eligible

•Serviced a population of adults with developmental, physical and psychiatric disabilities•Advocated and arranged reasonable accommodations both in the workplace and in the community•Coached clients through filling out job applications either in person or via the internet, including writing résumés and cover letters•Conducted mock interviews with and provided appropriate interview attire to clients•Established annual goals for each client within a state-regulated Individualized Service Plan•Assisted clients and their families in identifying and applying for eligible state benefits•Obtained status updates on client progress through on-site visits with their supervisors

•Facilitated the substance abuse recovery group Quitting Time•Developed service plans focused on recovery with new clients at time of intake•Obtained relevant community resources for clients in accordance with their service plan•Ensured clients remained compliant with the terms of their parole, where applicable•Arranged reasonable accommodations for clients both in the agency and in the community