Karmen Just, ma, lapc 2503 Crest Ridge Dr



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Karmen Just, MA, LAPC

2503 Crest Ridge Dr.

East Point, GA 30344

Karmenjust@gmail.com

404) 358-0081(c) 404) 629-2755 (h)

To Whom It May Concern:


As a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans my objective is to obtain a challenging position utilizing my education and experience to reach, strengthen, teach, and empower others.
I am a graduate of Argosy University with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and I have earned my LAPC (Licensed Associate Professional Counselor).
I will be a valuable asset to your company because of my personality, social service experience, and my recently completed education. I have the ability to effect change; work with limited guidance; prioritize tasks; interact cooperatively; read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures while maintaining effective working relationships. I am able to exhibit versatility in managing workload relative to volume, type and time frames. I effectively plan, develop, coordinate, and organize activities; analyze situations and realize potential impact of decisions; and deal effectively in crisis situations. I am enthusiastic, hardworking and have excellent communications skills. I would appreciate the opportunity to put these skills to work within your company.

Please refer to my resume for a description of my education and added expertise. If you should have any questions or require clarification on any information prior to that please contact me at the above telephone numbers. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Karmen Just, MA, LAPC


Ms. Karmen Lateace Just, MA, LAPC

2503 Crest Ridge Dr.

East Point, GA 30344

Phone (404) 358-0081(c) 404) 629-2755 (h) · e-mail: karmenjust@gmail.com


OBJECTIVE
As a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans my objective is to obtain a challenging position utilizing my education and experience to reach, strengthen, teach, and empower others.

EDUCATION

2009- present Argosy University, Atlanta, Georgia EdD Education (pending)

2006- 2008 Argosy University, Atlanta, Georgia MA in Professional Counseling

1999 – 2003 Albany State University, Albany, Georgia Bachelor of Arts in Psychology


CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) Number: APC002972 Expiration date 9/30/14
ADVANCED TRAININGS


  • Mental Illness – Addictive Disorders

  • Pharmacology & Medication Self-Administration

  • Corporate Compliance

  • Cultural Competence

  • Documentation

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Professional Relationships

  • Recovery Principles; WRAP

  • Safety/ Crisis De-escalation

  • Explanation of Services

  • Service Coordination

  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Stress-free Feeding (Train-The- Trainer)


  • Parent As Teachers (Parenting)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than 5 years of psycho-educational counseling experience. Excellent background in assisting emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children and their families by utilizing a number of therapeutic techniques. Offered guidance and counseling to the consumer on various topics. Capable of inspiring trust and respect of consumers served. Prepared required documentation, maintained confidentiality, developed and implemented treatment plans. Effective motivator, communicator, and advocate with inherent ability to manage all types of personalities. Ability to diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues with an innate ability to establish rapport quickly while building trust and effectively interact with and relate to individuals on all levels. Exhibited strong organizational, and analytical skills, interpersonal integrity used to meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives.


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CORE COMPETENCIES


  • Crisis Intervention

  • Individual/Group Counseling

  • Documentation

  • Case Presentation

  • Client Assessment/evaluation

  • Treatment Analysis/Planning

  • Psycho-education (Independent living skills, anger management, coping skills, managing mental health disorders, substance abuse)

  • Data entry/Administration ( Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, SPSS)



EMPLOYMENT:

Fulton County Board of Health and Wellness CHANGE project; Therapist (5/13- present)

OGCC Behavioral Health Services, Inc; Therapist (1/13- present)

Uplifting the Community; Therapist/ Assessor (1/12-1/13)

Ravens Nest Foundation; Therapist/Assessor (8/11-1/12)

Northside Psychological Services, Inc; Clinician (12/10 – 9/11)

DeKalb CSB: Kirkwood HOPE; Clinical Intern (1/08-10/08)

Internal Revenue Service; Data Transcriber [Laid-off] (1/08-6/08)

Manpower/USPS; Casual Clerk/ Casual Mail handler [Seasonal] (8/06-12/07)

Westcare of Georgia; Direct Care Worker [PRN] (8/05-8/06)

Hillside Hospital; Behavioral Specialist (5/04-6/05)

Kiya House Inc.; Houseparent (12/03-5/04)

Project Adventure Inc.; Home Counselor (5/03-12/03)

W.T.W. III Family Resource Center, Inc.; Surveyor and Statistician [Volunteer] (5/03-8/03)

Albany Community Service Board/Mental Health; Intern (7/02-12/02)

Albany State University Residential Life; Resident Assistant (7/01-5/03)



Clark Atlanta University Upward Bound Program; Tutor/Counselor and Office Assistant (summers of 2000 and 2001)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/ COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • New Life and Faith Christian Church; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; New Life and Faith; Pilgrim Pentecostal Church of Christ; Pages of Life Ministries; Body and Soul Program

  • Salvation Army; Goodwill; Kidney Foundation

  • Friends to Elect Vivian Moore Campaign Committee

  • United Way; Circle K Organization; Habitat for Humanities

  • Genesis House

  • Parents as Teachers Program City Schools of Decatur

  • Albany State University Concert Chorale; Albany State University Gospel Choir; President of the Psychology Club; Religious Life Organization

  • Advanced Practice Nurses Clinic; various other shelters, group and nursing homes.


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