Olivia White
Phoenixville
Summary
Psychology student with hands-on experience as a life skills specialist, supporting individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. I am eager to further develop my clinical skills and knowledge through the MACC program and become a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in trauma and EMDR therapy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Specialist
Hortus Health
08.2021 - Current
- Deliver individualized support to clients with autism and anxiety, facilitating the development of essential life skills to enhance independence and overall quality of life.
- Collaborate with clients to create and implement personalized care plans, focusing on the improvement of social, motor, and communication skills.
- Develop and lead individualized therapeutic programs aimed at enhancing clients' cognitive abilities, interpersonal communication, and physical coordination.
Intern
Hortus Health
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained accurate and confidential case notes, adhering to ethical and legal standards.
- Provided crisis intervention support as needed, ensuring client safety and well-being during moments of acute distress.
- Supported clients in goal setting and tracked progress toward personal and therapeutic objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05-2025
Skills
- Client rapport building and relationship management
- Crisis Intervention and de-escalation
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Professionalism in therapeutic relationships and settings
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Certification
- Person-Centered Practices – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2024
- Recognizing and Reporting Incidents – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2024
- Abuse: Detection, Reporting, and Prevention of Abuse – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2024
- Suspected Abuse and Alleged Abuse – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2024
- Individual Rights and Community Participation Support for Direct Support Professionals – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2024
- Mandated and Permissive Reporting – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2023
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means – Zero Suicide Institute, 2024
- HIPAA Training – Education Interface, 2024
Timeline
Intern
Hortus Health
08.2024 - 05.2025
Life Skills Specialist
Hortus Health
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alvernia University
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