Jordan Epstein
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Graduate student in mental health counseling. Communicate effectively, displaying empathetic listening and completing accurate record-keeping. Build and foster therapeutic relationships, developing trust, allowing for forthright dealing with challenging interactions and situations. Dedicated to supporting adolescents and adults with mental health issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident in Counseling
Inspire Life Therapy
Newport News, United States
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed client behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
Virtual
12.2021 - Current
- Completed 40 hours of training from licensed professional counselor
- Assess and respond to client needs while answering incoming crisis line calls and performing intake evaluations
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Build therapeutic relationships with clients through listening, providing support during high- stress situations, and making referrals to community agencies, promoting client stabilization
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Offer supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Maintain client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA06.2021
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis Response
- Needs assessment
- Mental health support
- Crisis handling
Timeline
Resident in Counseling
Inspire Life Therapy
10.2023 - Current
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
12.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Christopher Newport University