Arthur Abramov has over 5 years of experience working in mental health counseling and career advising roles. He has a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and is bilingual in Russian and English. Currently he is an intern at Queens Counseling Services where he conducts assessments, creates treatment plans, and helps clients develop skills to express emotions positively. Previously he has held intern roles providing mental health counseling and career advising at Queensborough Community College and LaGuardia Community College.

1. Arthur Abramov
136-10 Larimer Place, Flushing, NY 11354
Tel: (718) 791-8906 Email: ARTHURABRAMOV@EARTHLINK.NET
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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• Experienced working with people with mental health issues between the ages of 14- 84
• Able to conduct intakes and assessments accurately
• Experienced in administering assessments
• Able to plan and coordinate workshops
• Caring, compassionate, and able to connect well with clients
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual-Russian/English with ability to translate
EDUCATION
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Queens College, Flushing NY Expected Date 05/2015
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Queens College, Flushing NY 05/2012
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City NY
Associate of Arts in Human Service Mental Health
Affiliation – Psi Chi International Honor Society 12/2010
CERTIFICATION
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New York State Office for Children and Family Services 12/2011
Mandated Reporting for Child Abuse or Maltreatment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Queens Counseling Services, Flushing, NY 06/2014– Present
Mental Health Counseling Intern
• Work with clients between the ages of 14- 84 with mental health issues
• Conduct intakes and other assessments to assess clients status and level of need for assistance
• Assess clients for risk of suicide
• Create and maintain confidential client relationships
• Collaborate with clients to create a treatment plan that best his or her needs and desires
• Maintain a safe environment for clients to feel comfortable expressing any emotions
• Instruct clients on expressing their negative emotions in a positive way
• Create and maintain confidential weekly client progress notes
• Call insurance company to complete preauthorization forms
Queensborough Community College (Counseling Center), Queens, NY 09/2013– 05/2014

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Mental Health Counseling Intern
• Conducted intakes and mental status exams to assess students for risk of suicide and other mental health
disorders
• Encouraged students to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to
develop insight into themselves and their relationships
• Guided students in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their academic, career and
personal problems
• Acted as an ASAP mentor advising students on their major, transfer plans, and careers selection
• Assisted students' with utilizing Focus2 and Virtual Job Shadow to assess their abilities, interests, and
personality characteristics to plan their major and career selection
• Assisted supervisor with teaching new student seminar classes
• Prepared lesson plans, and presented in psychoeducational workshops such as test taking techniques and
career and transfer planning
• Wrote progress notes and maintained confidentiality of student records
• Connected students for additional outside resource such as Single Stop and Services for Students with
Disabilities
LaGuardia Community College (Career Development Center) , Long Island City, NY 06/2011– Present
Career Technician / Career Counselor Assistant
Human Service Intern 02/2010– 06/2010
• Collect information about clients through group discussions, individual interviews, observation, and
testing to best advise them on their college and major choices
• Provide current and potential college students with information on degree programs, trade and technical
schools, apprenticeship programs, types of internships available for their selected majors/minors, and
financial aid application procedures
• Conduct workshops on college and job search readiness to clients from various programs
• Encourage students to utilize available services by promoting career and employment-related programs
and events, such as job fairs, career workshops
• Interview possible candidates for certificate programs such as Green Training and Emergency Medical
Technician to determine if they qualify for the program
• Guide Adult Continuing Education students in career development techniques such as job search and
application strategies, resume writing, networking, and interview skills
• Explore clients eligibility assist with applications for social service and financial assistance
• Conduct research for possible job placements, educational, and training programs for clients
• Input case notes into the database and maintain confidentiality of clients records
• Supervise and train interns on office procedures and assign tasks accordingly
• Create monthly census reports for supervisors
LaGuardia Community College (Freshman Academic Advisement), Long Island City, NY 07/2010– 12/2010
Peer Counselor/ Intern
• Assisted students with accessing E-Sims to register for classes according to their availabilities
• Promoted Degree Works at student workshops and assisted students with navigating system
• Informed students of registration procedures and stops on their record
• Assisted director during college wide advisement day by directing students to their advisor