MARYBETH ADAMS 4334 Holiday Terrace, Martinez, GA 30907 cell 706-231-1383

STRENGTHS: Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

GOAL: To be a Crisis Specialist supporting the needs of violence survivors and providing crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and therapy to clients.

EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree Human Services Marriage and Family Counseling; Bachelor’s degree Psychology Counseling; Will qualify to be an Associate Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia within one year; Empirically Based Therapy, CBT, Trauma Informed Care; Three years of experience suppling resources, education, counseling, and psychological support to clients and families that assist them gain coping skills, and resilience; Validates, assesses, and identifies risks for each client, addresses needs and concerns, and develops an empathetic and compassionate helping relationship; Works in conjunction with clients to find the appropriate partner resources for them; Public speaking, presentations, and program promotion; Clients served have diverse backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, values, and challenges; Maintains a positive outlook and a professional demeanor, detail oriented, and highly organized; Works well independently and in interdisciplinary teams; Multitasks and works well under pressure; Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards. 

EMPLOYMENT: Doctors Hospital 10/00 – 8/16 Title: Education Coordinator

DUTIES: Facilitates classes and training for 1500 employees; 10 years’ experience as the Institution Administrator of the HealthStream Learning Center designing courses, exams, evaluations, and yearly competency programs; Class Instructor and Facilitator; Responsible for meeting planning, notices, agendas, and room set-up; Prepares statistical reports, correspondence, telephone communications, fax, email, spreadsheets, typing, printing, copying, and flyers; Microsoft Office; Maintains confidential legal files, client documents, and departmental records; Holds students responsible for compliance with required education and ethical standards; Emergency Response Team member assisting in crisis situations; Coordinates volunteers; BLS Instructor; Promotes a customer friendly environment and provides superior service to clients, staff members, and the community.

EDUCATION: Liberty University Master’s Degree Human Services Counseling01/15-5/16 GPA 3.90 Graduation 5/2016 with Distinction

Liberty University Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Counseling09/12-present GPA 3.90 Graduation 12/2014 Summa Cum Laude

Cleveland State University Patient Advocacy Certificate Completion Date: 11/09 100 Contact Hours

Kerr Business College Certified Medical Assistant Augusta, GA 30909 Honor Graduate: 8/00

HONORS: Frist Humanitarian of the Year Award Winner Dean’s List Tau Sigma Honor Society Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society

REFERENCES: Demetric Hillman, Research Assistant, Augusta University (706) 589-354

Kim Bodolosky, International Patient Coordinator, Augusta University (205) 706-0373

Stephen M. Hickman, Ret. US Army Intelligence, Ft. Gordon (706) 564-9686

Debra Cooper, Operations Assistant ICU & PCU, Doctors Hospital (706) 651-6717

ACTIVITIES: Plays the harp for Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes, hospice, hospitals, churches, historic sites, and community