Margaret Alley
Sparta
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth. Demonstrated track record of helping clients enhance their mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet the unique needs of individuals. Passionate about empowering individuals to effectively manage their mental health and improve their overall quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Allied BHI
07.2024 - Current
- Provide individual counseling services to clients with behavioral health concerns, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans for clients to ensure comprehensive care.
- Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of clients' mental health status, identifying areas of concern to develop appropriate interventions.
- Facilitate therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
- Trained residential staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
Mount Rogers Community Services
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Oversaw entire consumer caseload at the designated school site.
- Identified clinical needs and goals for students transitioning into and out of the program.
- Integrated input from teachers and counselors to facilitate student skill development so that they are able to cooperate and comply with pre-set standards regarding behavior and coping strategies
- Conducted consumer intake interviews and treatment/recreational planning by identifying problems, assessing strengths, establishing treatment goals/objectives, monitoring progress, and modifying treatment plans as needed
- Established and maintained effective and reliable therapeutic relationships with students, intervening with students in crisis situations, reinforcing positive behaviors, developing and implementing goals and objectives for groups of students, provided for the physical and emotional safety of students.
- Maintained a reliable therapeutic relationship with consumers and parents, helping them to understand child behaviors and assist them with emergencies.
- Actively participated in meetings with school personnel, mental health professionals, and other professionals who may act as members of the treatment team.
- Developed and practice activities and trainings designed to enhance social and interpersonal skills, problem-solving, anger management, impulse control, peer relations, community responsibility.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Life Center of Galax
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documented as required.
- Conducted initial and follow-up assessments for assigned caseload of patients.
- Prepared individual treatment plans for each assigned patient
- Ensured all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents was completed in a timely manner.
- Case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Evaluated the needs of patients and determined if referrals to other programs or facilities was appropriate.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02.2020
Skills
- Time management
- Counseling throughout the lifespan
- Documentation Review
- Intake Experience
- Conflict Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Quality Assurance
- Addiction Counseling
- Crisis Management and Intervention
- Meeting Facilitation
- Group Therapy Facillitation
- Assessment
- Behavior modification
- Case Management
- Organizational skills
- Individual / Group Counseling
Certification
- Qualified Mental Health Professional-Child (QMHP-C), Virginia.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Allied BHI
07.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
Mount Rogers Community Services
06.2021 - 06.2024
Substance Abuse Counselor
Life Center of Galax
06.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
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