Alexis Abate Resume.
Looking to obtain a position in the mental health field utilizing skills developed through my experience working with adolescents and adults, and diverse clients ranging from one on one, to group settings.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2019 – DECEMBER 2019
INTERN, RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Provided intensive support treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness or had recently been hospitalization. Facilitate support groups, conduct intakes, assessments / evaluations, individual counseling, CSSRS, addictions / substance abuse/ homeless, clinical presentations to TX team, referral to PESS, IOP.
APRIL 2018 – JUNE 2019
VOLUNTEER, IMAGINE, A CENTER FOR COPING WITH LOSS
Certified facilitator working with children and teenagers going through the grieving and bereavement process.
JANUARY 2017 – MAY 2017
INTERN, THE MADISON CENTER, REHABILITATION UNIT.
Work 1-on-1 with elderly people undergoing rehabilitation therapy. Working with patients who have depression and other psychological disorders as well as dementia (including Alzheimer’s). Interaction with residents’ families along with working with their power of attorneys. Helping residents with activities. Observe therapy.
NOVEMEBER 2016 – MAY 2017
VOLUNTEER, WVU MEDICINE, AT CHESTNUT RIDGE CENTER
Conducting peer support group on each inpatient adult unit once per week. Focusing on topics of patient education and enhancing support systems using the peer support recovery model. This position also requires providing a variety of indirect client services, including office duties and organizing. Interaction with patients who deal with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
JANUARY 2016 – MAY 2016
INTERN, THE VILLAGE AT HERITAGE POINT
Work directly with residents in a continuing care retirement. Interviewing residents on their life, resulting in writing autobiographies for them. Planning social events, dinners, and researching topics for presentations. Collecting information on residents’ activity interests.
EDUCATION
JANUARY 2020
M.A CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, KEAN UNIVERSITY
L.A.C pending, Chi Sigma Iota, Honor Society, NJACAC Volunteer, ACA 2020 Presenter.
MAY 2017
B.A PSYCHOLOGY, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERISTY
Psi Chi International Honor Society, Chi Omega Fraternity (Theta Chapter), Psychology Club.
SKILLS
• Treatment planning
• Clinical assessments / Intakes
• Care Logic
• Provisional Diagnoses
• Multicultural Counseling
• Advanced Microsoft Skills
• PESS
• Curriculum Planning
• Group / Individual Counseling
• Certified Columbia Suicide Assessment Screener
• Certified Greif Facilitator
• Case Management
• SPMI
ACTIVITIES
• New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA)
• Chi Sigma Iota, International Honor Society for Counseling
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Psi Chi International Honor Society of Psychology
• Chi Omega Fraternity (Theta Chapter), Make A Wish Foundation, Alumni Relations
& Social Chair Committee
• Psychology Club
• Appalachia Service Project
Looking to obtain a position in the mental health field utilizing skills developed through my experience working with adolescents and adults, and diverse clients ranging from one on one, to group settings.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2019 – DECEMBER 2019
INTERN, RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Provided intensive support treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness or had recently been hospitalization. Facilitate support groups, conduct intakes, assessments / evaluations, individual counseling, CSSRS, addictions / substance abuse/ homeless, clinical presentations to TX team, referral to PESS, IOP.
APRIL 2018 – JUNE 2019
VOLUNTEER, IMAGINE, A CENTER FOR COPING WITH LOSS
Certified facilitator working with children and teenagers going through the grieving and bereavement process.
JANUARY 2017 – MAY 2017
INTERN, THE MADISON CENTER, REHABILITATION UNIT.
Work 1-on-1 with elderly people undergoing rehabilitation therapy. Working with patients who have depression and other psychological disorders as well as dementia (including Alzheimer’s). Interaction with residents’ families along with working with their power of attorneys. Helping residents with activities. Observe therapy.
NOVEMEBER 2016 – MAY 2017
VOLUNTEER, WVU MEDICINE, AT CHESTNUT RIDGE CENTER
Conducting peer support group on each inpatient adult unit once per week. Focusing on topics of patient education and enhancing support systems using the peer support recovery model. This position also requires providing a variety of indirect client services, including office duties and organizing. Interaction with patients who deal with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
JANUARY 2016 – MAY 2016
INTERN, THE VILLAGE AT HERITAGE POINT
Work directly with residents in a continuing care retirement. Interviewing residents on their life, resulting in writing autobiographies for them. Planning social events, dinners, and researching topics for presentations. Collecting information on residents’ activity interests.
EDUCATION
JANUARY 2020
M.A CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, KEAN UNIVERSITY
L.A.C pending, Chi Sigma Iota, Honor Society, NJACAC Volunteer, ACA 2020 Presenter.
MAY 2017
B.A PSYCHOLOGY, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERISTY
Psi Chi International Honor Society, Chi Omega Fraternity (Theta Chapter), Psychology Club.
SKILLS
• Treatment planning
• Clinical assessments / Intakes
• Care Logic
• Provisional Diagnoses
• Multicultural Counseling
• Advanced Microsoft Skills
• PESS
• Curriculum Planning
• Group / Individual Counseling
• Certified Columbia Suicide Assessment Screener
• Certified Greif Facilitator
• Case Management
• SPMI
ACTIVITIES
• New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA)
• Chi Sigma Iota, International Honor Society for Counseling
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Psi Chi International Honor Society of Psychology
• Chi Omega Fraternity (Theta Chapter), Make A Wish Foundation, Alumni Relations
& Social Chair Committee
• Psychology Club
• Appalachia Service Project