yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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results-focused ph.d. in industrial / organizational psychology candidate eager to offer cross-functional leadership, clinical assessment / analysis, treatment plan development, and patient relations experience, as well as strong academic credentials, toward maximizing counseling success.

 

profile of qualifications

 

         integral leader who offers proven skills in the coordination and delivery of solutions-driven programs and services in alignment with facility and / or individual needs, along with ensuring responsible practices based on strict standards.

         excellent communicator who establishes nurturing relationships with individuals of varying cultural and economic backgrounds while seamlessly interfacing with all mental health staff, parents / guardians, patients, and clients.

         top performer who promotes, enhances, and increases access to community and / or developmental resources.

         out-of-the-box thinker who plans, prioritizes, and manages multiple tasks within high-pressure environments.

 

key areas of expertise

 

adolescents / children                    depression / anxiety                     marital / family issues             patient relations

adhd / defiant behaviors             trauma / sexual abuse                  post-partum depression           community relations

individual / group counseling      program / goal development      behavioral health services       team building / training

 

education & licensure

 

doctorate in industrial / organizational psychology (projected 12 / 2011)                                              walden university

master of intelligence studies (intelligence analysis emphasis, begins 12 / 2010)              american military university

master of social work (honors graduate)                                                                                                             andrews university

bachelor of arts in psychology                                                                                                                                   taylor university

 

licensed clinical social worker (license no. 34004406 a, active status since 2001)                                     state of indiana

licensed independent social worker (license no. i0009921, active status since 2003)                                   state of ohio

licensed clinical social worker (application submitted 08 / 2010, status pending)                   commonwealth of virginia

 

professional synopsis

 

outpatient therapist

 

         utilize broad scope of industry knowledge toward providing solutions-focused counseling for individuals aged 3 c 96, including providing family and marital counseling while concentrating on a wide variety of mental health issues.

 

owner / therapist

 

         spearheaded successful start-up, operations, and management of a high-volume private practice, including providing essential counseling services to children, families, and adults within office, school, and home settings.

 

team leader / therapist

 

         provided high-quality home-based mental health services, including leading a top-performing 14-member team in delivering superior therapy, maintaining optimal community relations, and promoting increased referrals.

         expertly carried a caseload of 10 c 12 clients dealing with diverse mental health issues.

 

team volunteer

 

         built comprehensive sexual assault knowledge by participating in finding words training, along with conducting sexual assault forensic interviews and educating community members in school and professional settings.

 

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professional synopsis (continued)

 

social worker

 

         contributed strong communication skills toward conducting various group and individual patient therapies, including planning aftercare for aging clients and providing supportive therapy for families of ailing individuals.

 

child / adolescent therapist

 

         empathetically worked with children under age 10 and their families to maximize psychiatric treatment success.

 

residential therapist

 

         delivered results-driven individual, group, and family therapy with a focus on troubled adolescents, including developing treatment plans, handling discharge planning, and participating in home and court visitations.

 

professional affiliations & community service

 

national association for social workers (since 1996) • academy of certified social worker (since 2002)

national association for forensic social workers (since 2002) • indiana association for play therapy (since 2002) american professional society for the abuse of children (since 2002) • national association for self-employed (since 2004)

 

randolph county sexual assault response team forensic team interviewer (2002 c 2003)

randolph county sexual assault response team community education chair (2002 c 2003)

randolph county community corrections board (2003)

randolph county child protection team (2003)

randolph county substance abuse advisory committee (2002)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and am confident that my proven professional skills, academic training, and industry credentials can help to achieve your key objectives.  i can offer 22 years of experience in outpatient therapy, clinical assessment / analysis, treatment plan development, team building / leadership, and patient / community relations, and am well-versed in all facets of adhd / defiant behaviors, trauma / sexual abuse, marital / family issues, depression / anxiety, and post-partum depression.

 

to complement my background, please note that i am pursuing a rigorous ph.d. in industrial / organizational psychology (projected december 2011) from walden university.  i also hold a master of social work from andrews university and a bachelor of arts in psychology from taylor university.  i am a licensed clinical social worker for the state of indiana and additional licensure for the commonwealth of virginia is pending.  i am also a licensed independent social worker for the state of ohio.

 

currently, as an outpatient therapist for the center for behavioral medicine, i utilize my broad scope of industry knowledge toward providing solutions-focused counseling for individuals aged 3 c 96, including providing family and marital counseling while concentrating on a wide variety of mental health issues.  as this is just a sampling of my job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional details regarding roles such as owner / therapist of healing hearts counseling center, team leader / therapist at dunn medical health center, social worker at reid hospital / geri-psychiatric unit, and child / adolescent therapist at oaklawn psychiatric center, among other positions.

 

you will find me to be an enthusiastic leader who coordinates dynamic treatment plans and manages top-performing teams in delivering responsible social services care based on strict organizational and regulatory standards of practices while building critical community associations and professional networks by promoting targeted and resourceful programs.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will be an incredible asset to your organization.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

christine r. kuhns, msw, lcsw