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INTRODUCTION TO PORTFOLIO 3
RESUME 4
PROFESSIONAL GOAL STATEMENT 7
CASE STUDY I 8
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT 9
TREATMENT PLAN 15
PROGRESS NOTES 19
SUICIDE ASSESSEMENT 20
DISCHARGE/SAFETY CRISIS PLAN 21
BOOKS/ARTICLES READ DURING PROGRAM 22
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Erica Barron
Introduction to Portfolio
This portfolio is a culmination of my graduate-level Practicum I Training through
Grand Canyon University with 150+ hours completed at Hill Crest Behavioral
Health Services during the 2015 academic year. This portfolio contains experi-
ence gained through a sample case study of a client with identifying information
marked out. Entries include the client’s Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment
Plan, Progress Notes, Suicide Assessment, and Discharge/Safety Plan. It also in-
cludes a Professional Resume as well as professional certificates and member-
ships acquired.
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Erica Barron
5112 8th Terrace South, Birmingham, AL 35212
ebarron1206@gmail.com
205.915.0551
Education
Masters of Professional Counseling Anticipated January 2016
Grand Canyon University│Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelors of Science in Psychology June 2012
Grand Canyon University│Phoenix, Arizona
Certification/Licensure
Certificate of Completion March 5, 2015
Counseling Clients Seeking Rental Housing
NeighborWorks® for Homeownership Education and Counseling
Professional Licensure Anticipated Upon Graduation
Professional Experience
Pre-Practicum Internship April 9, 2015-June 3, 2015
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services│100+ Approved Hours
Practicum I Internship June 4, 2015-July 29, 2015
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services│150+ Approved Hours
Professional Membership
American Counseling Association January 1, 2015-January 31, 2016
Student Membership
Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
Student Membership
International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors
Student Membership
Conference Presentations
Innovation Forum│City of Refuge│1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW│Atlanta, GA 30314│June 4, 2015
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Erica Barron
Professional Goal Statement
I plan on becoming a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Alabama after obtain-
ing my Masters Degree of Professional Counseling through Grand Canyon Univer-
sity. After completion of Masters Degree, I plan to obtain a NCE Licensure as well
as an ALC/LPC Licensure in the state of Alabama. Methods of practice that I plan
to implement would be Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Ther-
apy as well as incorporate an eclectic style therapy that combines several different
practices in order to best suit the particular client.
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Erica Barron
Case Study I
Pt is a 29 year old African American Male that has been referred by JBS Probate
Court for admission. Pt arrived via transport from Birmingham City Jail. Patient
was arrested for THC Possession. Patient states that he and his mother got into an
altercation because she could not understand or agree with his view of the Bible.
Patient was pleasant and cooperative during intake as well as hyperverbal speech
at times. Patient has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder with Bipolar Type.
