Crisis Intervention Counselor Resume
Crisis intervention counselors provide support to those people who have experienced some kind of crisis in their lives. The crisis could be a job loss, death of loved ones, financial, mental, and emotional issues. The counselors help people with symptoms of any of these crisis in managing their inner feelings, gathering courage in facing the facts, and developing strength in fighting those problems. The counseling sessions are provided through a series of personal interview, and over the phone. Helping people cope with personal loss and start afresh are their main goal.
To apply for a crisis intervention counselor job, make your job application in a way it can show you as mental health expert. Add your experience of helping people in acute crisis and managing loss and bereavement.
Crisis Intervention Counselor Resume Example
William P. Sims
1620 Virginia Street
Summit, IL 60501
Phone: 773-586-1554
Email: wpsims@freemail.com
Career Objective:
Seeking a crisis intervention position with a mental health clinics where my experience in working with people facing acute crisis can help them in fighting all odds in their lives.
Summary of Skills:
- Excellent behavior management and interpersonal skills
- Experience in performing crisis intervention counseling
- Ability to plan and execute appropriate judgment as required
- Flexible, adaptive, and self-confident individual
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- High sympathy for people in crisis and passion to help them out
- Proficient in MS Office suite and operating xerox and fax machines
Work Experience:
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Absolute Wellness Center, Summit, IL
March 2014 - Present
- Evaluating patients and making an intervention plan for their recovery
- Holding personal meetings with patients and determining necessary course of action
- Assessing seriousness of mental health and referring them to medical professionals
- Collecting and storing background of patients in electronic devices
- Facilitating individual and group counseling depending on the caseload
- Teaching social and other skills to improve behavior and develop self-confidence
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Health Priority, Summit, IL
September 2012 - February 2014
- Performed assessment on patients' mental health through face-to-face interactions
- Determined specific treatment and counseling needs of patients by taking their case history
- Assisted individuals, couples, and families in overcoming life crisis
- Developed short-term and long-term plan for overcoming crisis situation
- Instilled a sense of safety, recovery, confidence, and motivation in patients
- Worked with medical professionals in regaining desired level of functioning in patients
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
St. Joseph's College, Summit, IL
2011
Reference:
On request.
