Counselor Resume Template
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Emily Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor · Young Adult Outpatient
Minneapolis, MN · (612) 555-1441 · emily.murphy@email.com · linkedin.com/in/emilymurphy
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors
Clinical Skills
Intake assessmentIndividual counselingGroup facilitationCBT and DBT skillsCrisis interventionTreatment planningHIPAA documentation
Systems
Credible Behavioral Health
Zoom for Healthcare
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Education
M.A. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology
2015
University of Minnesota
Profile
LPC with 9 years counseling adolescents and young adults in community outpatient and school-based settings. Sees 26 clients a week, cut the intake waitlist from 5 weeks to 10 days, and trains new counselors on documentation.
Counseling Experience
2021 – Present
Senior Counselor
Lake Street Community Counseling, Minneapolis, MN
- Provide individual and group counseling for 24–26 young adult clients a week in person and online.
- Complete intake assessments and treatment plans that meet Minnesota Chapter 245I standards.
- Cut the intake waitlist from 5 weeks to 10 days by adding group intakes and triage calls.
- Run an 8-week skills group on anxiety and stress for college students and new workers.
- Train new counselors on progress notes, releases of information and data privacy rules.
2017 – 2021
Counselor
Northside School-Based Counseling, Minneapolis, MN
- Counseled 20 high school students a week on grief, family conflict and school stress.
- Consulted with teachers and families to set goals and review progress each quarter.
- Kept records and consent forms in line with FERPA, HIPAA and district policy.
- Held 15 crisis sessions a year and linked students to psychiatric and community care.
2015 – 2017
Counselor Associate
Riverside Family Services, St. Paul, MN
- Co-led psychoeducation groups and completed intake screenings under licensed supervision.
- Documented sessions and tracked goals in the EHR within 48 hours of each visit.
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Licenses and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) State Board of Counseling Required in most states
Sources: www.bls.gov
Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.
Skills to list
- Individual Counseling
- Group Facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Case Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Assessment
- DSM-5 Diagnosis
- EHR Systems
Software and tools
- Zoom
- Patient electronic medical record EMR software
- Web browser software
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Common Curriculum
Duties to describe on a counselor resume
- Counselled clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Maintained accurate and completed student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Asked questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
- Attended training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Titles along the way
- Counselor Associate
- Counselor
- Senior Counselor
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