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Resume

Education

 

Master of Science – Community Counseling

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

May 2006, GPA 3.9

Bachelor of Arts – Psychology,

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, 2003,

GPA 3.4; Deans List Student

Pending- Certificate of Sport Psychology

California Southern University

 

 Experience

 

January 2018-Present    Rachel Collins, LPC Counseling Services, North Haven, CT, Owner/Clinical Therapist

Responsibilities include client assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, case management and treatment planning with clients throughout the life span presenting with mental health, substance abuse and behavioral issues.

 

May 2007 – October 2020

Child and Family Guidance Clinic, Cornell Scott Hill Health Center, New Haven, CT Clinical Therapist

Responsibilities include client assessment, intake evaluations, individual therapy, group therapy, case management and treatment planning with clients ages 3-18 presenting with mental health and behavioral issues. In addition, participation in community events to promote services.

 

June 2016-December 2017

Awaken the Power Therapy, Milford, CT, Clinical Therapist

 Responsibilities include client assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, case management and treatment planning with clients throughout the life span presenting with mental health, substance abuse and behavioral issues.

 

Professional Certifications

 

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (since 2014)

  • National Certified Counselor (NCC), October 2006-2012

 Leadership Positions

 

  • CPP Senior Leader and Coordinator (2019-2020)

  • MATCH Train the Trainer (2018-present)

  • MATCH Team Senior Leader, Coordinator and Associate Consultant (2017-2020)

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Senior Leader and Site Coordinator (2010-2020)

  • CBITS/Bounceback Site Coordinator (2017-2019)

  • Youth Stat Liaison for the Child and Family Guidance Clinic (2016-2020)

  • Supervisor for interns from counseling program at Southern Connecticut State University (2016-present)

  • QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Trainer (current)

  • National Eating Disorders Association Hartford Walk Committee Member (2012, 2015)

  • New Haven Prevention Council Member (2012-present)

  • National Eating Disorders Association New York City Walk Committee Member (2011)

  • Cornell Scott Hill Health Center Healthfest Planning Committee (2010-2012)

  • Mental Health Awareness Week Coordinator (2010, 2011)

  • National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Coordinator (2010-2012)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Chair (2008-2009)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Program Chair (2008-2009)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Creativity Area Coordinator (2008-2009)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Chair (2007-2008)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Program Chair (2007-2008)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Creativity Area Coordinator (2007-2008)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Ethics Committee Member (2007-2008)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Public Relations Committee Member (2007-2008)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Chair (2006-2007)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Conference Program Chair (2006-2007)

  • Connecticut Counseling Association Mentor (2006-2009 )

 Honors and Awards

 

  • MATCH Senior Leader Award (2018)

  • Employee Spotlight for the Cornell Scott Hill Health Center (2011)

  • Career Spotlight in the American Counseling Association Counseling Today Magazine (December 2010)

  • NARACES Scholarship Recipient (2006) North Atlantic Region of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

  • Graduate Student Award (2006) Connecticut Counseling Association

  • Leadership Award (2005) Counseling and School Psychology Department, Southern Connecticut State University

  • Leadership Award (2004) Counseling and School Psychology Department, Southern Connecticut State University