Mental Health Counselor Resume Example
Mid level • Healthcare & Medical
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
Skills
Work Experience
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cascade Behavioral Health Center
Portland, OR
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to a caseload of 30-35 clients per week with diverse mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disordersAchieved 78% client retention rate and 65% reduction in symptom severity scores as measured by PHQ-9 and GAD-7 assessmentsDevelop comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to ensure integrated care deliveryFacilitate weekly DBT skills training groups for 8-12 participants, resulting in 40% decrease in crisis interventions among group membersConduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for new clients, ensuring appropriate level of care placementMaintain 100% compliance with clinical documentation standards and HIPAA regulations across all client interactions
Mental Health Counselor
Riverside Community Mental Health Clinic
Eugene, OR
Delivered culturally sensitive counseling services to underserved populations, including low-income families, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individualsManaged caseload of 25-30 clients weekly while maintaining 95% documentation completion rate within required 48-hour timeframeCollaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disordersImplemented trauma-informed care practices that increased client satisfaction scores by 35% within 6 monthsProvided crisis intervention services and safety planning for high-risk clients, successfully de-escalating 50+ crisis situations
Graduate Counseling Intern
University Counseling Center - Pacific Northwest University
Salem, OR
Provided short-term individual counseling to college students addressing academic stress, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression under licensed supervisionFacilitated psychoeducational workshops on stress management, healthy relationships, and mindfulness for groups of 15-25 studentsConducted intake assessments and crisis screenings for students seeking mental health servicesCompleted 600+ clinical hours while maintaining detailed case notes and treatment documentation in EHR systemParticipated in weekly clinical supervision and case consultation meetings to enhance therapeutic skills and clinical judgment
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Pacific Northwest University
• GPA: 3.85
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of Oregon
• GPA: 3.72
Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (July 2021)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) - Evergreen Certifications (March 2022)
- DBT Skills Training Certification - Behavioral Tech, A Linehan Institute Training Company (November 2021)
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor - National Council for Mental Wellbeing (January 2021)
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