Crisis Counselor Resume

Crisis counselors are the like the beacons that help ships proceed towards the land. They help people suffering from all types of life crisis. Their job is to analyze the mental state of the patients and help them find inner calm and provide continual support, and solutions for the problems. These counselors are experts in communication and know very well how to help afflicted people manage stress.

The job of a crisis counselor requires a degree in psychology or social services. Good coordination, interpersonal, and planning skills are also essential. Aspirants must be good in evaluating situations and recommending solutions. They have to be adept in calming afflicted individuals and showing them methods in handling a life crisis.

Crisis Counselor Resume Example

To work as a crisis counselor with "Catholic Charities" and help afflicted individuals in dealing with unpleasant situations through counseling, guidance, and support.

Summary of Skills:

• Experience in counseling individuals suffering with a life crisis
• Excellent telephone mannerism and emphatic attitude
• Ability to evaluate mental health status of individuals and providing solutions
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and management skills
• Skilled in making sound judgment and using discretion
• Experience in building rapport with individuals and maintaining relationship
• Ability to speak and write concisely and precisely

Work Experience:

Crisis Counselor
Apt Health Services, Arlington Heights, IL
March 2014 - Present

• Responding to callers and providing emergency services as needed
• Coordinating transportation and medial treatment for accident victims
• Assessing patients' mental condition and deciding on plan of action
• Providing support and suggestions to afflicted people in dealing with stress and depression
• Familiarizing people with their current condition and instilling hope in them for recovery
• Offering support to people in overcoming all types of depression

Crisis Counselor
Nexus Care, Arlington Heights, IL
July 2012 - February 2014

• Provide mental and emotional support and helped clients exploring various solutions to problems
• Taught skills to clients necessary to leading an independent life after life crisis situations
• Helped people in dealing with all kind of traumatic, whether mental and physical, problems
• Recommended people in taking spiritual path to calm their disturbed mind
• Used sound judgment skills and providing instant solutions for short and long-term problems
• Initiated and coordinated stress management programs in community

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
  Bluegrass College, Arlington Heights, IL
  2011

Reference:

On request.