Passionate counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with several years of comprehensive experience in residential and outpatient care. Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COUNSELOR
TAMILNADU STATE AIDS CONTROL SOCIETY
CHENNAI
03.2011 - Current
Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
Assessed referrals from external sources such as schools or community agencies.
Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
Provided supervision and in-house activities to support program participants.
Offered consultation services to organizations on creating mentally healthy workplace environments.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage client engagement and facilitate behavior change.
Designed and implemented prevention programs targeting substance abuse, bullying, and other social issues.
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health issues, career concerns, and personal development.
Advocated for clients' needs within their families, workplaces, and educational institutions.
FUND RAISING COORDINATOR
NATIVE MEDICARE CHARITABLE TRUST
COIMBATORE
04.2009 - 09.2009
Coordinated volunteers for special events to maximize efficiency and achieve desired outcomes.
Worked closely with development staff to coordinate donor recognition initiatives.
Managed social media accounts dedicated to fundraising campaigns with timely updates.
Prepared thank you letters for all contributors in a timely manner.
Developed strategies for increasing online donations through crowdfunding platforms.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
SRIMATHI INDIRAGANDHI COLLEGE
TRICHY
12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
KSR COLLEGE OF ARTS&SCIENCE
TIRUCHENGODE
04-2006
Skills
Client-Focused Counseling
Requirements Analysis
Client Counseling
Office Administration
Client Records Management
Crisis Intervention
Care Planning
Mental Health Support
Behavior monitoring
Treatment Planning
Client Needs Assessment
Adolescent Counseling
Community resources specialist
Client Advocacy
Accomplishments
BEST SOCIAL WORKER AWARD FROM LIONS CLUB
Certification
INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM ON HIV/AIDS AT CMC VELLORE
REFRESHER TRAINING PROGRAM ON HIV/AIDS AT CMC VELLORE
ARSH TRAINING FOR COUNSELORS AT HMDI VILLUPURAM
RNTCP UPDATE TRAINING AT DISTRICT TB CENTRE
RMNCH TRAINING TO ICTC COUNSELORS AT HMDI VILLUPURAM.
Languages
Tamil
First Language
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
A2
English
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
COUNSELOR
TAMILNADU STATE AIDS CONTROL SOCIETY
03.2011 - Current
FUND RAISING COORDINATOR
NATIVE MEDICARE CHARITABLE TRUST
04.2009 - 09.2009
INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM ON HIV/AIDS AT CMC VELLORE
REFRESHER TRAINING PROGRAM ON HIV/AIDS AT CMC VELLORE
ARSH TRAINING FOR COUNSELORS AT HMDI VILLUPURAM
RNTCP UPDATE TRAINING AT DISTRICT TB CENTRE
RMNCH TRAINING TO ICTC COUNSELORS AT HMDI VILLUPURAM.
Accounts Executive at Tamilnadu Arya Samaj Educational Society ( DAV Group of Schools, Chennai)Accounts Executive at Tamilnadu Arya Samaj Educational Society ( DAV Group of Schools, Chennai)