psychology/social work professional

 

counseling ~ therapy

profile

 

ø  recent graduate with ba in psychology (2009); ms in psychology in progress

ø  offer approximately a year of practical experience in behavioral health/social work field, with focus on counseling and working with at-risk youth

ø  dynamic needs assessment, communication, relationship building, and problem solving skills

ø  scm trained, with practical experience in physical and verbal altercation intervention

ø  med trained to distribute psychological and minor medications to youth

ø  driven to achieve goals as illustrated by employment in customer-focused, service-oriented industries concurrent with academic pursuits

ø  strong work ethic and high level of professional integrity

education

 

university of phoenix online
m.s., psychology; in progress 3/2010-current

 

washington & jefferson college-washington, pa

b.a., psychology; 2009

minor: economics
phi gamma delta
historian, 2008

professional experience

 

child care worker, visionquest-washington, pa                                        2009-present

actively counsel, mentor and support female at-risk youth (age 18 and under), including teen mothers, for behavioral health agency

provide broad-scope services in areas including life coaching, behavioral modification and verbal/physical altercation intervention while ensuring a safe environment; entrusted with passing medications

prior background (concurrent w/academic pursuits)

 

customer service associate, park 60 drive-in theater-jamestown, ny; 2005-2008
attendant/mechanic-phil's auto plaza-falconer, ny; 2002-2005