VICTORIA LEISTER
HATBORO
Summary
Focused student intern skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address children and adolescent mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Multiple-year work history of serving clients with diverse needs and building trusting relationships to promote mental wellness for those in my care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Services/CREATE Graduate Intern
Child Guidance Resource Centers
01.2024 - Current
- Co-led psychoeducational groups for 8-21 year old clients with ASD, on topics such as effective communication and coping skills, empowering clients to better manage their mental health challenges.
- Independently facilitated one-on-one outpatient counseling sessions to children and adolescents to improve their unique mental health concerns.
- Documented treatment goals and progress for clients to manage treatment effectiveness.
EES Mental Health Worker Aide
Child Guidance Resource Centers
11.2023 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Full-Time CREATE Mental Health Worker
Child Guidance Resource Centers
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided behavior intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both clients and staff.
- Assisted Group Therapists in facilitation of social skills and emotion regulation curriculum to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during group sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Temple University
Philadelphia05.2022
Skills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Curriculum Implementation
- Academic Support
- Student Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Group Instruction
Clubs Leadership
- Temple University Residence Hall Association Community Council President
Timeline
Outpatient Services/CREATE Graduate Intern
Child Guidance Resource Centers
01.2024 - Current
EES Mental Health Worker Aide
Child Guidance Resource Centers
11.2023 - Current
Full-Time CREATE Mental Health Worker
Child Guidance Resource Centers
10.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Temple University
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