1. Caitlin McCarthy https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitmccait
E-mail caitmcca@gmail.com (650) 380-2381
Objective: Counselor
Summary:
Empathetic, socially perceptive mental health professional experienced working with individuals suffering from
addiction, brain injury, depression and homelessness. Role modeled appropriate behavior to enhance client’s
care and uphold the client’s program. Proven problem solver who enjoys working as part of a team. Proven to
be a passionate peer partner with excellent organization and communication skills.
Skills:
 Excellent problem solver
 Detail oriented
 Coordination skills
 Social perceptiveness
 Active listening
Experience
Client Assistant
Santa Catarina House, Berkeley, CA 2014
 Worked in a sober living environment with a client who suffered from addiction as well as a brain injury
 Role modeled appropriate behavior necessary for social skills and to reflect the client’s program
 Coordinated and participated in activities with client such as volunteering, going to movies, etc., in order
to provide a safe, sober environment insuring structure
 Took client to and from appointments including doctors appointments as well as AA/NA/SAA meetings
 Completed daily records of client’s activities, behaviors and mood
 Frequent daily coordination with fellow client assistants and program directors about the client’s
activities, program and any changes that needed to be made.
Internship
Golden Gate TMS, Palo Alto 2013
 Trained in innovative, FDA approved treatment for depression, operating a machine that delivers brain
stimulation
 Greeted patients when they arrived for treatment
 Calibrated the machine to each patient’s unique parameters and monitored patients during treatment
 Experience working with transcranial magnetic stimulation, an FDA approved treatment for depression.
Volunteer
Bill Wilson Center 2016 – Current
 Volunteer at charity events
 Contact Cares crisis hotline
Palo Alto Opportunity Center 2006
 Helped homeless men select clothing based on size and individual needs.
Education
BA Psychology, California State University East Bay 2013