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Mental Health Counselor

Seasoned mental health counselor with XX years of experience in behavioral monitoring, psychological testing, research methods, rehabilitation techniques, and psychometrics; strength in performing diagnostic testing and delivering appropriate therapies.Proven track record of effective results and positive outcomes with clients; compassionate, understanding, and friendly demeanor when working with challenging clients in any situation
Outstanding knowledge of principles of psychology and mental health and expertise in implementing many types of behavioral and counseling therapies; competencies in administering and interpreting psychological tests and developing intervention programs to adjust behavior
Ability to provide individual counseling services or facilitate group therapy sessions in a positive and effective manner; strong sense of integrity when dealing with clients and a commitment to keeping information confidential when necessary; excellent oral communicator and compassionate listener when discussing details of individual cases with clients and family members
Gained significant knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
Excellent knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance; knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate; patient, detail-oriented, and very easy to communicate with; compassionate, understanding, and friendly demeanor when working with challenging clients in any situation

EDUCATION

Law and Finance, Master of Science, Post Graduate, 2015-03-01

Medical College

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Noida, UP

Work Experience

2018-02-01 - Current

Mental Health Counselor

Brain Weave ABA therapy

Noida, UP

Assess patients’ mental health conditions by conferring with them and their families
Counsel patients with emphasis on promoting mental health
Help patients deal with addictions and substance abuse
Manage patients’ problems with self-esteem and mental and emotional growth
Encourage clients to vent their feelings and discuss problems openly
Collect and record patient information by interviewing them
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical insight
Refer patients to community resources or other healthcare specialists
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and modify accordingly
Conduct counseling sessions with the patients and understand their metal issues and health problems
Meet family members of the patients and get history of the patient and their behavioral changes and other problems associated with them
Record all the collected information and study the maintained documents and analyze them to suggest proper treatment procedures; determine the needs of the patients and the reason behind their mental problems
Plan and give proper treatment in the form of counseling and some medications and provide them mental support
Record the progress in health of the patient and plan for alternative treatment methods in case the previous treatments are not proving to be successful
Conduct counseling sessions in schools and communities and help people tackle common mental problems and stress
Plan workshops in schools and colleges so that they can come-up with their problems to get group counseling sessions
Interview clients to obtain information regarding their medical history, background, and issues
Create and maintain an up-to-date client profile to effectively track patient treatment process
Proffer recommendations and solutions to address health issues such as depression, stress, suicide impulse, and anger
Liaise with the families of patients to monitor and assist patients through the recovery process
Assist clients to take appropriate decisions concerning their career, marriage, and relationship
Refer clients to psychiatrics or psychologists for proper medical attention
Organize group/personal counseling sessions to advise and assist individual(s) struggling with dependencies or adjusting to harsh circumstances; track the progress of treatment to determine the need for plan adjustment
Develop and implement treatment plans/procedures effective in resolving patients’ issues
Help clients cultivate skills and coping mechanisms necessary in overcoming their challenges

2018-09-01 - 2016-05-01

Mental Health Counselor

NIHAM

Noida, UP

Developed a treatment plan for clients based on diagnosed condition, family input, client conversations, and other lifestyle aspects
Used cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address mental health conditions and improve patient outcomes during a crisis
Implemented treatment plans that resulted in a more than 90 percent success rate, based on survey results six months after completing the program
Offered counseling services for patients struggling with substance abuse issues and worked with families to help support and treat individual behaviors
Advocated for clients to assist with additional supplementary services beyond the counselor’s office, such as medication, social services, and housing help
Opened a free community center counseling office for local citizens without health insurance to address crisis situations; monitored and regulated the intake/use of medication by patients
Carried out assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs in resolving patients’ problems and organize programs to educate the community on ways to improve mental health conditions

Skills

Genuine Interest in Others
Self-Reflection
Ability to Listen
Accessibility
Authenticity
Flexibility
Sense of Humor

Languages

English
Hindi

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