Tamara Nelson, MA, LMHC, QS, CCTP, RYT

Experience

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  Counseling Corner/ Office of Dr. John Grbac

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2009

  Intern

  Provide support to medical billing tasksSchedule approximately 20 clients dailyEfficiently file client chartsScore psychological testing materialsAttend weekly clinical meetings

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Sr. Customer Assistance Representative

  Providing high level of customer service over the phone and in person, communicating rental terms and conditions, perform various administrative and basic accounting functions,and processing check-ins and exit kiosk transactions.

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  Kelly

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  Substitute Teacher

  Maintain classroom control and discipline, promote student learning, implement lesson plan, and adhere to school standards.

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  University of Central Florida- Community Counseling Clinic

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  Practicum Student Counselor

  Provided Individual, Family, and Couples counseling in a standard outpatient settingCompleted intake assessments for each clientAdministered Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45),Youth Outcome Questionnaire (Y-OQ), and Psychosocial questionnairesCompleted weekly Progress Notes (DAP format) for each clientDeveloped treatment plans based on clients' goals, interests, and needsAttended weekly group and dyadic supervision

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  Living Hope International Ministry

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  Group Facilitator

  Co-facilitated a group consisting of adult women recovering from addictionIncorporated Art, Bibliotherapy, and self esteem activities in group sessionsEducated group on addiction and relapse prevention

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  The Center for Drug Free Living

  May 2013 - Feb 2015

  Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

  CFDFL Men's Residential ProgramRMHCI January 2014- February 2015Former Master Level intern from May 2013-December 2013ScreeningsAssessmentsCrisis InterventionIndividual, Group, and Family counseling Treatment Planning Referral and discharge/transition planning

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  Orlando Metro Treatment Center

  Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

  Counselor

  Provide substance abuse treatment to clients suffering from opioid addiction in outpatient settingProvide client intake, screening, assessments and follow-up assessmentsProvide therapeutic interventions, including individual, group and family therapy as dictated by client needsProvide treatment planning and referral/discharge planningComplete documentation of interventions in form of progress notes in the format and time constraints as requiredPerform individual case management to assist with client needsPractice compliance to professional Code of Ethics, maintain client confidentialityMonitor clients’ use of medications, and maintain all required treatment records and reports; evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on client information reviewsAttend staff meetings to present case history and to assist other members of the therapy team in developing a program of treatment Show less

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  Aspire Health Partners

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

  Sr. Adult Counselor

  Provide clinical services to persons who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDSConduct Pre-admission and behavioral assessments and diagnosisPlan and implement therapeutic interventions to aid individuals with single or multiple diagnoses and families in dealing with substance abuse, mental health issues, and homelessness. Facilitate therapeutic and psycho-educational groups

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  Victim Service Center of Central Florida

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2019

  Provide individual and group therapy to adult survivors of child abuse, victims of recent sexual violence, and traumatized primary and secondary victims of all crimesAssists clients in their recovery and achievement of maximum level of independent, competent functioningUtilize therapeutic approach based on client presenting problems, personal style, and belief systemConduct psychosocial assessments and assess mental health functioning Develop and maintain clinical records such as treatment plans, progress notes, and termination summaries according to professional standards Show less Provide in-person crisis intervention, emotional support, and counseling at the scene of a crime, immediately after a crime, or on-going basisProvide support, assistance, and advocacy to victims at any stage of the criminal justice process, including post-sentencing services and supportProvide Emergency Legal Advocacy by filing temporary restraining orders, injunctions, other protective orders, elder abuse petitions and child abuse petitionsAssist victims in securing rights, remedies, and services from other agenciesCoordinate and provide supportive group activities Travel to and from hospitals, crime scenes, court, victim homes, etc. in the provision of servicesWork with Law Enforcement agencies and coordinate the contact on non-emergency victims through weekly generated reports Show less

  • Therapist

    Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Certified Sexual Assault Counselor/Crisis Counselor

    Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
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  Big Bear Behavioral Health Inc

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  Contract Mental Health Therapist

  Provide individual and/or family counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in the community, in-home, or school setting Complete individualized and comprehensive Intake and Biopsychosocial assessments for children, adolescents, and adultsProvide evidence-based interventions based on clinical mental health diagnoses and best practicesDevelop Treatment Plan of care utilizing appropriate modalities

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  UCF Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

  Mar 2019 - May 2023

  Specialist, Student Counseling

  Provide individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral services, crisis intervention, and consultation, evaluation, and support services to UCF students Provide training and clinical supervision for center graduate trainees and/or non-licensed staff Provide outreach programming and workshops on a variety of developmental, preventative, and/or psychological topicsProvide consultative services to university administrators, faculty, staff, campus organizations, and parents Show less

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  Victim Service Center of Central Florida

  Jan 2021 - now

  Contract Mental Health Therapist

  Provide individual and group therapy to primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and traumatic circumstances

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  Mind Body Whole LLC

  May 2022 - now

  Business Owner
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
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  UCF RESTORES

  Jan 2024 - now

  Mental Health Clinician II