A.Baker Resume
Averi Baker, MA, LAC, NCC
Licensed Associate Counselor, New Jersey #: 37AC00499100
National Certified Counselor #:1094614
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 ♦------------ ♦ AVEBAK------------
Professional Summary:
• Presented research at the New Jersey Counseling Association on the topic of Human Trafficking in the U.S.: Identification and Assessment
• Interned at a non-profit sexual assault agency as a clinician for survivors and their loved ones, and at a vocational counseling day program for individuals with disabilities
• Currently work with individuals that have developmental and/or mental health disabilities and support them on achieving their highest level of independence possible
• Utilized psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral theories through my master’s program, internships, and most recent jobs
Education:
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey December 2018
• Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; GPA: 3.68
• Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International Member
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey October 2015
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Minor: LGBTQ Studies; Major GPA: 3.68
Counseling Experience:
Portrait Health Centers, Glen Rock, New Jersey 2019-current
Clinician
• Perform individual, couple, and family therapy in an outpatient setting to clients ages 13+ with varying mental health concerns and life situations
• Implement ways to improve client’s quality of life and well-being; and provide referrals and resources to client when necessary to maximize treatment
• Document and complete clinical information such as insurance, intake, treatment plans, progress notes, etc. in timely manner to keep billing system and EHR up to date
• Utilize treatment modalities in a collaborative way that best serve each individual client’s treatment needs
Resources for Human Development, Woodland Park, New Jersey 2018-current
Case Manager/Clinician
• Coordinate and complete initial risk and needs assessments for potential consumers and ongoing assessments as indicated
• Complete initial, on-going, and discharge "eight dimensional" wellness assessments to individuals on caseload
• Assist consumer with identifying and connecting to community resources and activities needed to meet the participant's needs per initial and on-going wellness assessments, Recovery Support Plans, and Wellness Recovery Action Plans
• Engage participants through face-to-face and over-the-phone interactions to assess overall wellness, i.e., emotional, financial, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, intellectual, environmental, and respond accordingly.
• Perform chart audits to ensure service and supports provided to participant are accurately reflected, per recovery goal
• Assist in developing and maintaining, a "consumer-centered", self-directed recovery focused milieu and process
North Jersey Friendship House, Hackensack, New Jersey Summer 2018
Counseling Intern
• Conduct or co-facilitate wellness and recovery groups for a variety of clients with disabilities
• Conduct individual counseling sessions for clients who need extra support with facilitating their goals
• Complete notes in CareLogic that are appropriate for clinical and billing purposes
healingSPACE, Hackensack, New Jersey 2017-2018
Clinical Counseling Intern
• Conducted individual and group counseling for sexual assault survivors ages 13 and older
• Pilot screenings and intakes of new clients and potential clients
• Provides services and referrals to callers from the sexual assault hotline
• Accurately completing progress notes and treatment plans for my clients
New Jersey Counseling Association Conference, Brookdale Community College 2018
Presenter
• Presented on Human Trafficking in the United States for counselors attending the conference
• Offered mental health research on how to identify and assess clients, survivors, and/or victims of Human Trafficking
• Engaged and answered questions that counselor attendees may have had in regards to the topic
Crisis Text Line, Online 2015-2016
Crisis Counselor
• Provide support to texters who are facing a wide range of issues such as bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and more
• Aid in an active rescue for texters who are a harm to themselves or others around them
• Help texters create plans to assist them with dealing or coping with the issues they are facing
• Provide additional referrals to texters who might need follow up support in relation to the crisis currently in their lives
Certifications:
First AID/CPR/AED Training Certification June 2018
Can be provided upon request
Sexual Assault Advocacy Training, Hackensack, New Jersey August 2017
40 Training Hours
Skills:
• Efficient with mediating disagreements, Ability to work under pressure, High leadership skills
• Crisis intervention, Ability to work in group and individual settings, Strong interpersonal skills, High Empathy
• Competent with Microsoft Office; Quick learner of computer/program systems (ex. DAXKO, Practice Fusion, Avatar, etc.)
Engagement:
American Counseling Association 2017-present
Professional Member
Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. 2013-present
National Board of Directors, Recruitment Assistant (2018-2020)
Averi Baker, MA, LAC, NCC
Licensed Associate Counselor, New Jersey #: 37AC00499100
National Certified Counselor #:1094614
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 ♦------------ ♦ AVEBAK------------
Professional Summary:
• Presented research at the New Jersey Counseling Association on the topic of Human Trafficking in the U.S.: Identification and Assessment
• Interned at a non-profit sexual assault agency as a clinician for survivors and their loved ones, and at a vocational counseling day program for individuals with disabilities
• Currently work with individuals that have developmental and/or mental health disabilities and support them on achieving their highest level of independence possible
• Utilized psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral theories through my master’s program, internships, and most recent jobs
Education:
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey December 2018
• Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; GPA: 3.68
• Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International Member
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey October 2015
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Minor: LGBTQ Studies; Major GPA: 3.68
Counseling Experience:
Portrait Health Centers, Glen Rock, New Jersey 2019-current
Clinician
• Perform individual, couple, and family therapy in an outpatient setting to clients ages 13+ with varying mental health concerns and life situations
• Implement ways to improve client’s quality of life and well-being; and provide referrals and resources to client when necessary to maximize treatment
• Document and complete clinical information such as insurance, intake, treatment plans, progress notes, etc. in timely manner to keep billing system and EHR up to date
• Utilize treatment modalities in a collaborative way that best serve each individual client’s treatment needs
Resources for Human Development, Woodland Park, New Jersey 2018-current
Case Manager/Clinician
• Coordinate and complete initial risk and needs assessments for potential consumers and ongoing assessments as indicated
• Complete initial, on-going, and discharge "eight dimensional" wellness assessments to individuals on caseload
• Assist consumer with identifying and connecting to community resources and activities needed to meet the participant's needs per initial and on-going wellness assessments, Recovery Support Plans, and Wellness Recovery Action Plans
• Engage participants through face-to-face and over-the-phone interactions to assess overall wellness, i.e., emotional, financial, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, intellectual, environmental, and respond accordingly.
• Perform chart audits to ensure service and supports provided to participant are accurately reflected, per recovery goal
• Assist in developing and maintaining, a "consumer-centered", self-directed recovery focused milieu and process
North Jersey Friendship House, Hackensack, New Jersey Summer 2018
Counseling Intern
• Conduct or co-facilitate wellness and recovery groups for a variety of clients with disabilities
• Conduct individual counseling sessions for clients who need extra support with facilitating their goals
• Complete notes in CareLogic that are appropriate for clinical and billing purposes
healingSPACE, Hackensack, New Jersey 2017-2018
Clinical Counseling Intern
• Conducted individual and group counseling for sexual assault survivors ages 13 and older
• Pilot screenings and intakes of new clients and potential clients
• Provides services and referrals to callers from the sexual assault hotline
• Accurately completing progress notes and treatment plans for my clients
New Jersey Counseling Association Conference, Brookdale Community College 2018
Presenter
• Presented on Human Trafficking in the United States for counselors attending the conference
• Offered mental health research on how to identify and assess clients, survivors, and/or victims of Human Trafficking
• Engaged and answered questions that counselor attendees may have had in regards to the topic
Crisis Text Line, Online 2015-2016
Crisis Counselor
• Provide support to texters who are facing a wide range of issues such as bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and more
• Aid in an active rescue for texters who are a harm to themselves or others around them
• Help texters create plans to assist them with dealing or coping with the issues they are facing
• Provide additional referrals to texters who might need follow up support in relation to the crisis currently in their lives
Certifications:
First AID/CPR/AED Training Certification June 2018
Can be provided upon request
Sexual Assault Advocacy Training, Hackensack, New Jersey August 2017
40 Training Hours
Skills:
• Efficient with mediating disagreements, Ability to work under pressure, High leadership skills
• Crisis intervention, Ability to work in group and individual settings, Strong interpersonal skills, High Empathy
• Competent with Microsoft Office; Quick learner of computer/program systems (ex. DAXKO, Practice Fusion, Avatar, etc.)
Engagement:
American Counseling Association 2017-present
Professional Member
Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. 2013-present
National Board of Directors, Recruitment Assistant (2018-2020)