John Smith
123 Home St
Home City, ST 12345
123-456-7890 john@email.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position with a nonprofit organization, providing counseling and mental health services to disadvantaged populations.
EDUCATION:
Doctorate in Psychology, State University, 2003
Masters in Psychology, State University, 2001
Bachelors in Psychology, State University, 1997
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• Identify and implement appropriate treatment plans to meet each client’s particular needs
• Review case files, previous treatment history, medical records and all other pertinent information to ensure clients are receiving all the necessary services
• Provide counseling to individuals, couples and families as needed to ensure all aspects of mental health issues are being addressed within the dynamics of relationships as well as individually
• Recommend and assist with obtaining services for clients outside of counseling, including medical services, chemical dependency treatment and employment assistance
• Provide personal, caring and focused attention to each client to establish trust and allow clients to feel comfortable with the counseling process
• Work with state insurance and with other methods of financial assistance for clients who are unable to pay for the services they need
• Liaise with professionals in the criminal justice system to help provide counseling services for both incarcerated individuals and their families as well
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Psychologist
Private Practice
Home City, ST
August 2007-present
• Counsel patients in office as well as accepting phone calls when required for emergency counseling
• Assist clients with locating outside services to meet needs uncovered through counseling sessions
• Provide individual, couples and family counseling sessions
Psychologist
Residential Treatment Facility
Home City, ST
July 2003 – August 2007
• Meet with each new client as they enter treatment to determine current status and counseling needs
• Meet weekly with all clients for counseling sessions individually as well as group sessions
• Attend treatment plan meetings to make recommendations and ensure all staff are aware of any issues or particular needs of a client