Arielle Valentine
DeKalb
Summary
Committed counselor possessing a broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management and therapy services to patients in PHP/IOP and outpatient therapy settings. Accomplished at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Currently looking to leverage background and expertise to take next career step as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a respected organization that rewards diligence and professionalism.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PHP/IOP Case Therapist I/Intake Assessor
Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services
2022.12 - Current
- Coordinated referrals for alternative services based on individual client needs and preferences when clinically indicated.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in intensive outpatient and partial hospital programs.
Case Therapist 1
Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center
2021.06 - 2022.12
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Counseled and mentored clients on behavioral and mental health challenges and life choices.
- Completed intake assessments and treatment plans to identify client goals and promote achievement of goals.
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Home Support Services
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Used CentralReach to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for one client.
Counseling Student Intern
Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services
2020.06 - Current
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth through group facilitation and individual sessions.
- Upheld strict security procedures to maintain data confidentiality.
- Assisted clinical supervisor in management of caseload of five clients per day in Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Adult and Adolescent Programs.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
Graduate Resident Advisor
Trinity International University
2018.07 - 2020.06
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
- Guided students to integrate into both academic and social communities on campus.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Facilitated minor care needs of facility by reporting issues to maintenance department for quick resolution.
- Fostered productive and supportive environment for academic and social success.
Counseling Student Intern
Gateway Foundation
2020.01 - 2020.05
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Facilitated groups with patients experiencing substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Trinity International University
Deerfield, Illinois05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Counseling
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois05.2014
Skills
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Mental health support
- Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Group and Individual Counseling
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
PHP/IOP Case Therapist I/Intake Assessor
Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services
2022.12 - Current
Case Therapist 1
Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center
2021.06 - 2022.12
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Home Support Services
2021.01 - 2021.07
Counseling Student Intern
Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services
2020.06 - Current
Counseling Student Intern
Gateway Foundation
2020.01 - 2020.05
Graduate Resident Advisor
Trinity International University
2018.07 - 2020.06
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Trinity International University
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Counseling
Moody Bible Institute
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