Linda Berry, M.

ED
3501 Verner Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
(803)397-7555
lb1114c80@westpost.net
PROFILE Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance Services with exper
ience in geriatrics, adults, adolescent, youth, family behavioral therapies; Gri
ef counseling, career counseling, anger, stress and PTSD management counseling,
self esteem and chemical dependency issues.
EXPERIENCE
Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, Lexington, SC
2005 Present
Therapist / Case Manager
Work autonomously in elementary and primary school setting counseling emotional
ly, behavioral and medically challenged youth
Establish cooperative liaisons with outside agencies
Maximizes utilization of several theoretical approaches in treating clients and
families
Develop and monitor individualized Behavioral Management Treatment plans in a t
imely manner.
Utilize skills in problem solving and diplomacy to effectively handle clients a
nd defuse potential negative situations
Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other n
ecessary documentation
Work closely with teachers of students who are under my care
New Hope Midlands, Inc., West Columbia, SC
Alternative Behavioral Services
2003 2005
Therapist / Case Manager
Developed and monitored Individualized Behavioral Management plans based on cli
nical experience while leading treatment team meetings
Counseled clients individually and in group sessions. based on practice of soun
d clinical methods
Advocated for clients to coordinate required services or resolve crisis situati
ons
Provided training for personnel as it relates to understanding disabilities, im
plementing behavior management programs and evaluated progress
William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, Columbia, SC
2001 2003
Activity Therapy Supervisor / Counselor
Completed comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other
necessary documentation
Planed and developed therapeutic recreation programs
Implemented goal-oriented groups and facilitated issues resolution related to c
hemical dependency
Conducted individual and family counseling sessions
Demonstrated proficiency in utilization of the DSM-IV
Attended bi-weekly Program Management Team meetings to represent the interest o
f the Activity Therapy Department
Supervised the Mental Health Specialists during scheduled therapeutic recreatio
n groups
Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, Anderson, SC
1995 2001
Recreational Therapist II
Provided assessments and treatment for patients with a range of psychiatric dis
orders for the adult, geriatric, adolescent, drug and alcohol units
Coordinated and implemented therapeutic group activities
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate treatment
EDUCATION
Orangeburg Technical College, Orangeburg, SC
Certificate, Career Counselor, May 2008
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
M.ED., Counseling and Guidance Services, 2001
BS., Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with emphasis in Therapeutic Recr
eation, 1990
HONORS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Counseling Association
Infant, Adolescent and Adult CPR
Chi Sigma Iota (International Counseling Honor Society)
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
REFERENCES
Professional and personal available upon request