Psychologist - Case Manager - Counselor Resume

Desired Industry: Counseling	SpiderID: 26569
Desired Job Location: New York, New York	Date Posted: 5/7/2009
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: Immediately
Desired Wage: $50,000.00
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Highly Motivated Individual seeking a position that calls for an experienced professional in the various modalties of psychology, case management, and counseling. Very energetic with a positive attitude. Able to work with any population. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Experience:
December 2007 – May 2009
Title: Therapist/Psychologist (Intern)
Psychology Clinic, University of Phoenix

Responsibilities: Client assessment, diagnosis, goal-setting, modality, therapy, documentation, follow-up, rights, privacy, maintain integrity, do no harm, respectful, honest, set boundaries and clarity in roles being performed. Assures quality and continuity of clinical services for assigned cases. Provides individual, group and family therapy to assigned caseload. Participates in Comprehensive Treatment Planning, Treatment Plan Updates and Discharge Planning meetings. Conducts Case Consultation meetings; participates in conferences for the discussion of behavior, diagnosis and progress of clients. Serves as liaison with external contacts such as probation officers, case workers, and family members. Assures compliance with applicable licensing, regulatory, and monitoring agencies. Conducts in-service training as requested by the Clinical Director. Coordinates the aftercare component for discharged residents. Complete in-service training to meet the requirements for continued personal and professional self-development. Participate in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the administrative office, facilities and staff relations to identify and resolve problems and function as a unified team.

September 1995 – December 2007
Title: Counselor/Therapist
Sacred Heart School

Responsibilities: Responsible for services directed toward therapeutic needs. Contributes to clinical and facility-wide projects, policy development and implementation. Communicates effectively in oral and written form; makes decisions in stressful situations; assesses individual, family, and group needs. Able to deal effectively and therapeutically with dysfunctional behavior; assesses clinical needs and implements clinical treatment programs. Conducts evaluations and assessments using assessment instruments. Uses verbal or behavioral methods with individuals, families or groups. Counselor/Therapist works closely with other behavioral health specialists, including Psychiatrists, Registered Professional Nurses, Occupational Therapists and MSWs. They maintain a working relationship with community health, welfare, and social agencies while adhering to interagency policies and procedures.

June 1985- September 1995
Title: Service Coordinator and Program Facilitator
Steve Mavrikis, Computers Incorporated

Responsibilities: Educating and training individuals for leadership positions. Organizing and facilitating meetings with various current and prospective clients. Addressing concerns of employee’s and clients. Responsible for hiring process and orientation. In-house training for all new employee’s. Assisting customers with their questions. Coordinates clients needs with appropriate specialized computer technicians. Facilitates new software and technology trainings for applicable employee’s. Developing service plans for each client; providing physical and crisis intervention. Provide consultation and around the clock service. Record keeping and weekly meetings for entire staff to ensure clients needs are being met.

January 1981 – June 1985
Volunteer for the Homeless Shelter
Sacred Heart Community Service Programs

Responsibilities:

Intake and Outgoing, Soup Kitchen, Counseling and Comfort, Laundry and Preparation of sleeping quarters.

Education:
University of Phoenix

Master of Psychology (Magna cum Laude)
Graduated: May 2009, G.P.A. 3.9

Bachelor of Criminal Justice Administration
Graduated: November 2007, G.P.A. 3.8

Ashworth College – University

Associate of Psychology
Graduated: January 2005, G.P.A. 4.0

Skills:
Certifications and Credentials:

1. NYSPCC – NY State Prevention of Cruelty to Children
2. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (350 Hours of Training)
3. Trained as a Correctional Officer
4. HIV/AIDS – Hepatitis-C Training
5. Behavioral Specialist
6. Pet First Aid by the Red Cross
7. Domestic Violence Training
8. Fostered and Special Needs Children (ABA – Applied Behavior Analysis) Training

Reference:
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