Clinical Counselor Resume
Clinical counselors assist clients in identifying the root cause of problems affecting their mind and behavior. They use principles and techniques of clinical mental health counseling in resolving mental issues of clients. They are expert in counseling people struggling with a wide range of problems from grief and bereavement, substance abuse, personal growth, etc. Jobs in this counseling category are available with schools, universities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and rehab centers.
A job application of a clinical counselor must motivate employers in making an appointment for personal meeting. It must depict the candidate as a self-motivated person, master in psychology with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and computer skills.
Clinical Counselor Resume Example
Laura L. Smith
2565 Timber Oak Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: 805-902-XXXX
Email: llsmith@anymail.com
Career Objective:
Looking for a clinical counselor position with “Hope Health & Counseling Center” to combine therapeutic and counseling to heal clients' mental and behavioral disorders.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience in offering clinical counseling to patients
- Knowledge of the changes patients go through when afflicted with stress and depression
- Self-motivated, compassionate, and matured professional
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
- Skilled in training and supervising new clinical counseling students
- Ability to offer clinical counseling in a wide range of problems
Work Experience:
Clinical Counselor
HP University, Simi Valley, CA
July 2014 - Present
- Counseling students in group and individually for social, educational, career, and personal issues
- Performing crisis intervention according to instructions from psychiatric and medical professionals
- Developing training programs for new students and staff
- Interacting with students, visitors, and staff professionally
- Educating students on methods to keep distance from drug and alcohol
- Assisting students in focusing on academic goals and building a strong foundation for bright future
Clinical Counselor
Jesus Community Health Club, Simi Valley, CA
August 2012 - June 2014
- Addressed several clinical mental health issues with the help of medical professionals
- Offered counseling and assisted in coping with grief and bereavement
- Applied spiritual perspective and infused Christian faith in patients
- Provided personal and group counseling services to patients
- Studied and implement best practices of psychology and counseling
- Planned, coordinated, and inspected patients' treatment and progress
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Counseling
JFK College, Simi Valley, CA
2011
Reference:
On request.
