1. Cortney Renée Babcock
(845) 500-0908 • CortneyRenee27@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to spread my passion for mental wellness through various interventions, resources and empathetic motivating techniques.
EDUCATION
St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Graduated: December 2008
Argosy University Tampa, FL
Masters of Art in Mental Health Counseling Graduated: December 2012
EXPERIENCE
Behavioral Health Educator Orange County Ulster County, Sullivan County & Dutchess County, NY
Hudson Valley Community Services July 2014 - Present
 Established program tasks and operations in accordance with guidelines from the AIDS council and CIA program developers.
 Conducted behavioral health and substance use assessments and screenings to establish appropriate client services.
 Provided outreach, linkage and behavioral health education to PLWH/A while promoting a higher quality of life.
 Exceeded the required 72 hours of training and certification courses through SAMHSA, ARCS, OMH and CIA.
Resident Advocate Orangeburg, NY
St. Dominic’s Home December 2013- May 2014
 Conducted service plans and provisions for 15-20 residents within an OMH licensed facility for persistently mentally ill adults.
 Provided assessments, intake interviews and reports in a timely manner as per program protocol.
 Established productive relationships with a caseload of 15-20 residents including a smoking cessation program and lunch series
for individuals with eating disorders.
 Committed to interacting with residents in a supportive and professional manner.
Waitress Newburgh, NY
The Hilton Garden Inn August 2013- December 2013
 Performed all aspects of customer service independently.
 Trained new servers in protocol and etiquette.
 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse customer groups.
Intern Tampa, FL
St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center January 2012 – December 2012
 Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
 Developed skills and techniques essential to a productive therapeutic environment.
 Flexibility within the client relationship.
 Maintained strong communication skills (i.e. listening, written, and verbal) by conducting interviews with patients; built positive
relationships with patients and key organizational personnel.
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: Volunteer
Provided reassurance to elderly in the community though daily phone calls.
Assisted clients by arranging transportation, helping with finances, and choosing assisted living facilities.
Psychology Club: Vice President
Provided students with information and research resources in the field of psychology.
Organized “Suicide Awareness Day” by preparing the event venue; guest check-in, day of event logistics and wrap-up details.
American Counseling Association: Active Member
Continuing education in current Psychological issues, along with continuing to develop skills necessary to the field of counseling.
Student Government Association: Active Member
Assisted with decision- making regarding clubs and associations at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Helped raise money for causes such as: STAC Psychology Club and the Cancer Research Fund.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
PC & Mac literate; Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Vast experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter
and LinkedIn; Developed a training manual for future inters at St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center; Revise and edit materials; General
office skills such as faxing, filing, copying documents, and appointment scheduling; Outstanding communication skill sets; Works well
independently or in teams; Excellent teambuilding and multi-tasking skills; The ability to adhere to timelines and yet showing flexibility to
others needs; Professional and productive when working with a diverse range of clients.