Mychicia Wooden
Cookeville
Summary
Professional therapist skilled in delivering individual and family therapy services within clinical settings. Engaged in psychoeducation to enhance client understanding of mental health issues, while facilitating group counseling sessions on topics such as grief, addiction recovery, and anger management. Utilized evidence-based practices for assessing and treating various mental health disorders, including anxiety depression, substance use/abuse, and PTSD. Maintained ongoing communication with clinical supervisors to discuss case progress and receive constructive feedback.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Interventionist Specialist
Youth Villages
Cookeville
02.2022 - Current
- Provided intense in-home solution focused therapy to at risk youth and their families.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices for working with at-risk youth.
- Maintained detailed records of all intervention activities and results.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify the causes of challenging behaviors in students.
- Assisted with crisis prevention by intervening during situations that could escalate into conflicts or safety concerns.
- Assisted youth and their families to improve support across all systems.
- Provided resources for families of at-risk youth regarding mental health services or community supports.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Health Connect America/Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed treatment plans and recorded documentation for every client assigned to caseload.
- Provided individual and family therapy services to clients in a clinical setting.
- Educated clients about mental health issues through psychoeducation groups or individual sessions.
- Performed crisis interventions when necessary to deescalate situations involving high levels of distress.
- Assisted clients in developing skills related to stress management, self-care strategies, communication skills, and sobriety and recovery .
- Facilitated group counseling sessions focusing on topics such as grief and loss, addiction recovery, anger management.
- Attended weekly supervision meetings with Clinical Supervisor to discuss progress of cases and receive feedback and guidance.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to assess and treat mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use and abuse.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients by utilizing diagnostic tools and other assessment techniques.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans for clients.
Child & Youth/ Adult Care Manager
Mental Health Cooperative
Cookeville
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Educated family members about patient's condition, treatments and available resources.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits and progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Served as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies providing services to them.
- Facilitated the coordination of medical appointments and transportation for clients when needed.
- Monitored client's compliance with medications prescribed by physician or psychiatrist, if applicable.
- Coordinated with other health care providers, such as physicians and psychiatrists, to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Offered emotional support to help patients cope with stressors associated with their illness or disability.
- Arranged referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or financial aid programs when needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Ensured that all documentation is completed accurately according to state regulations.
- Participated in team meetings with other staff members to discuss case management issues.
Direct Support Staff
Access Program
Cookeville
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Encourage and assist clients on improving their quality of life.
- Provided transportation for appointments when necessary using company vehicles or public transportation.
- Monitored client behavior to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.
- Provided assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Organized leisure time activities such as arts and crafts projects, group games, outings.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing emotional support and guidance.
- Assisted with the development of skills needed for independent living such as budgeting money or grocery shopping.
- Adhered to all organizational policies and procedures related to HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted in developing, implementing and monitoring individual service plans.
- Implemented behavioral interventions when appropriate following agency protocols.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling and Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12-2017
Skills
- Outpatient therapy
- Addiction counseling
- Intensive Outpatient Therapy
- Trauma-focused care
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide prevention
- Family therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Solution focused therapy
- Behavioral intervention
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Effective communication
- Client advocacy
- Relapse prevention
- Mental health assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Family support
- Parenting skills training
- Substance abuse treatment
- Child abuse and neglect
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Social skills development
- Emotional regulation techniques
Timeline
Family Interventionist Specialist
Youth Villages
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Health Connect America/Tennessee Technological University
05.2020 - 12.2021
Child & Youth/ Adult Care Manager
Mental Health Cooperative
01.2018 - 01.2020
Direct Support Staff
Access Program
07.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling and Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tennessee Technological University