Monica K.

Monica K.

Victim Advocate- Fast Track Domestic Violence

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mental Health Clinician at ASSOCIATED CLINICAL SERVICES

  • Education

    • Marymount University

      2018 - 2020
      Master's degree Clinical Mental Health Counseling

      Activities and Societies: American Counseling Association (ACA), Maryland Counseling Association (MCA), National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis (WBCP) Fellow

    • University of Maryland

      2007 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree Communication and Media Studies

      Activities and Societies: Honor Society, UMD Athletics Sports Marketing intern, Terps Club Boxing, magna cum laude

  • Experience

    • 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office

      Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
      Victim Advocate- Fast Track Domestic Violence

      • Conducted phone and in-person interviews to accurately complete victim intake forms• Processed case notes and maintained records, coordinated and referred appropriate community resources• Provided victim input and defendant criminal history for the district attorney to effectively resolve the case, scheduled meetings for pre-court briefings and counsel, attended court proceedings to advocate for victim interests • Respected the interests and confidentiality of diverse victims, maintained professionalism and effectiveness during short-term crisis intervention• Informed victims of case status, victim rights, and victim compensation, ensure victim rights were met by officers and court officials Show less

    • NAMI

      Aug 2018 - now
      NAMI HelpLine Volunteer

      "HelpLine staff and volunteers are prepared to answer your questions about mental health issues including:Symptoms of mental health conditionsTreatment optionsLocal support groups and servicesEducation programsHelping family members get treatmentPrograms to help find jobsLegal issues (the NAMI Legal Resource Service can connect individuals with attorneys in their area but does not have the resources to provide individual representation)"

    • ASSOCIATED CLINICAL SERVICES

      Jan 2020 - now
      Counseling Intern
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MCA 2019 Outstanding Graudate Student Award

      Maryland Counseling Association
    • Mental Health and First Aid

      NAMI SWMO (The National Alliance on Mental Illness)
      Mar 2016