Work:
Access Education
ESE Teacher
Manatee Glens - Bradenton, FL
Counseling Intern
Education:
Argosy University - Sarasota, FL
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, WV
BA Elem ED in Education
Skills:
Ability to manage a large caseload Thorough and working knowledge of psychological diagnostic categories and evidenced based treatment approaches Ability to access, diagnose and treat child and adult mental health patients. Individual, couple, family and group therapy skills Efficient use of electronic medical record Quickly and accurately assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans Intervene and effectively treat emergent problems involving mental health functioning Strong interpersonal communication and problem solving skills Rapid establishment of rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social and emotional difficulties Process and communicate in a manner that is sensitive and appropriate to the cultural, linguistic and psychological needs of patients, families and other healthcare team members.