A Counseling Assistant provides clerical support at the Counselor’s office and helps in lightening paperwork load and completed certain clinical and therapeutic duties. Duties carried out on a routine basis are mentioned on the Counseling Assistant Resume as – following therapeutic leadership in the documentation of treatment plans, developing and assisting in writing biopsychosocial assessments thoroughly, completing required documentation efficiently; maintaining the confidentiality of client information, understanding the importance of protecting personal health information, conducting administrative duties, and maintaining healthy boundaries with clients and families.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities are listed on the resume as – the ability to work under no supervision, knowledge of changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; strong communication skills, and knowledge of policies and laws governing the field. A degree in a relevant field is commonplace among job applicants.
Headline : A challenging Counseling Assistant position utilizing my abilities developed through experience and education working in the substance abuse field. To obtain the opportunity for professional growth and upward mobility.
Skills : Organizational Skills, Problem Solving.
Description :
Included (under supervision of the Senior Counselor) providing direct counseling service to residents.
Responsible for security of the facility including entry and exiting of residents.
Maintained up-to-date case records, provided group, individual and family counseling.
Responsible for taking appropriate actions when residents violate Group Home rules and regulations.
Handled hostile, aggressive and unstable residents in a skilled manner.
Directed experience working at Second Genesis/So Other May Eat (SOME)/ Transgender Health Empowerment (THE)/Riverside Hospital/Careco, and Dyrad Management Services (Gateway Houses), client with referrals from the criminal justice system.
Worked under the direction of professionals from a variety of fields such as probation/parole officers, psychology, psychiatry, social work, clinical specialist, treatment counselors, recreational therapist, music therapist, art therapist and biblical therapist.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Counseling Assistant Resume
Objective : To secure a Counseling Assistant position with your company that will benefit from my background and experience, offers stability, and room for professional and career advancement.
Skills : CBT, Experiential Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Affordable Care Act,.
Description :
Maintained student's files and scheduled appointments for counselors.
Oriented students to desirable program, provided assistance to counselors, during orientations and workshops.
Supervised students during proficiency testing and ESL testing.
Directed Students to appropriate placement for registration enrollment to ESL Classes.
Assisted a wide variety of students in a helpful and mature manner.
Referred students to appropriate campus services.
Assisted students with enrollment process to an Adult Education.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Counseling Assistant Resume
Headline : Counseling Assistant provides individual and group counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of mental health issues. The Assistant is responsible for assisting with the assessment and treatment of mental health concerns and to monitor the caseload.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Phlebotomy.
Description :
Interviewed and assessed new clients each week.
Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them in overcoming addiction and emotional problems.
Worked with clients with co-occurring disorders.
Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions.
Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills.
Cultivated positive relationships with other mental health professionals, programs and associations.
Referred clients to other mental health resources in the community for further services.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA
Counseling Assistant Resume
Summary : Hardworking, motivated, self-starter seeking a Counseling Assistant position where my skills and dedication will allow the opportunity for growth within the company.
Skills : Adobe Photoshop, Fluent Mandarin.
Description :
Provided guidance to mentally ill adults and teens, making sure services were provided and housing was in proper living conditions.
Assessed and enrolled participants in programs they qualified for such as job training.
Taught necessary life skills to assist teens to deal with the personal, social and vocational effects of their disabilities.
Assisted teens with job training, placement and any activities needed to foster independent personal growth and social maturity.
Conducted one on one sessions regarding peer pressure, drugs and sexual behavior.
Documented clients' growth and personal development.
Provided administrative support at needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Counseling Assistant Resume
Summary : Highly motivated, enthusiastic, driven, and educated with strong interpersonal skills. Goal-oriented and driven to working and building healthy relationships within the communities of low-income families.
Skills : Powerpoint, Outlook.
Description :
Implemented daily schedule while providing direct care service.
Observed group meetings; provide eyeball security, maintaining visual contact with students at all times.
Performed regular security checks both at the facility and in the community.
Recorded activities in daily log.
Provided monitoring assistance when working in the education period.
Conducted informal counseling sessions.
Led anger management group discussions.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. In Psychology
Counseling Assistant Resume
Objective : Many years of Counseling Assistant experience in the human service industry. Work primarily with individuals and families that are dealing with substance abuse, mental health, employment, housing, and benefits eligibility for services. Helped develop an offender-based transition program by assisting in writing the funding narrative for the grant. Many years of working with customers to remove barriers that prevented progress toward self-sufficiency.
Skills : Trained In Microsoft Office, Planning Skills.
Description :
Provided case management services to program participants and facilitated education groups.
Admitted participants on a daily basis and provided support services of transportation to appointments, advocacy, and transition planning information.
Used Motivational Interviewing techniques to connect with individual participants in order to support them in developing goals and plans for their new lives Accomplishments Assisted facility in transitioning to new management organization, Anuvia Prevention and Recovery.
Promoted from Substance Abuse Technician to the new roll of Counseling Assistant during first year of service.
Conflicted resolution skills Livings Skills development in the area of budgeting, transition planning, and self sufficiency.
Gave great advice and tips to all i come across.
Led substance abuse group discussions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate Of Arts
Counseling Assistant Resume
Objective : To obtain a challenging Counseling Assistant position where I can effectively utilize my interpersonal, Verbal, and analytical skills in a productive and positive manner.
Skills : Computer Skills, Planning Skills.
Description :
Provided support and assistance to the SEEK Counseling staff, such as grading assignments, scheduling appointments for students and substituting classes.
Faxed, filed, copied, answered phone calls and all other aspects of office duties.
Provided academic advisement for SEEK students, such as registering them for classes and helping them cope with life hardships.
Recorded minutes for SEEK counseling meetings and attended CUNY CAP training and professional development workshops.
Participated in SEEK activities that are planned for the students.
Followed up with students via email and telephone to ensure that they stay on track with tutoring, classes, workshops and other endeavors.
Worked part-time for approximately six months at Park Road Elementary School.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS In Criminal Justice
Counseling Assistant Resume
Headline : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Counseling Assistant professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Analyzing Skills.
Description :
Helped the clients with there recovery.
Supported there decisions on recovery Accomplishments That the clients could come to me and I would listen and would help them with anything that they may need in there decisions of recovery.
Used Computer was used for all of the charting.
Did a lot of filling of papers for there charts.
Worked with clients in a live in holistic treatment center for eating disorders by providing support during therapeutic groups, meals, and community outings.
Assisted clients during meals by coaching them to portion meals appropriately with the eye rather than measuring, explaining the benefits of different foods, and the nutritional value of each dish.
Coached clients on utilizing coping strategies when engaging in feelings of anxiety and/or unwanted emotions by introducing an appropriate replacement behavior when faced with past trauma or difficult experiences.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Counseling Assistant Resume
Objective : To obtain a part-time Counseling Assistant position with an emphasis on Sales Support/Office Management utilizing extensive experience and skills. Productive in contributing effectively towards the objectives of a team, and is able to share knowledge, ideas, and information.
Skills : Inventory, Cash Handling, Stocking, Management, CPU Literate, Several Functions.
Description :
Dispersed daily medication to client and documented daily progress and interventions for each client.
Assisted in writing student histories in preparation for CSE meetings.
Performed clerical work as needed.
Took urine samples.
Led group therapy sessions consisting of maximum 6 clients on a broad range of topics including relapse prevention, goal setting, family, positive motivation, and spirituality.
Scheduled parties on tables based on amount of guess and availability.
Worked with the Genetic Counseling team to manage results to be reported to patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Counseling Assistant Resume
Summary : As a Counseling Assistant, responsible for serving as a member of the genetic counselor care team coordinating the flow of patient referrals, ensure accurate and timely patient chart prep, and provide support for follow-up needs after the patient consult.
Skills : Computer Skills, Project Management.
Description :
Greeted and guided patients through their counseling sessions.
Maintained strict confidentiality.
Prepared risk assessments and pedigrees.
Prepared patient records for cancer and research testing.
Understodi testing criteria with regards to insurance, Medicare and pre-authorization.
Helped meet the needs of patients, payers, physicians and genetic testing laboratories.
Participated in planning of future projects including assisting research and quality improvement projects.
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