Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

1987-1993 INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, Des Moines, IA
Psychologist

• Coordinated admissions, procuring and assessing information from referral requests to determine appropriateness of psychiatric admissions
• Interviewed patients for admission, which included history, social and familial associations, medical condition, evaluation of mental status, and familiarizing patient with hospital structure
• Consulted with staff on therapeutic intervention
• Performed routine monitoring of patients on unit
• Assessed crisis situations and collaborated on suitable staff intervention
• Initiated one-on-one meetings with suicidal and violent patients
• Documented patient care and progress

1984-1987 DES MOINES COUNSELING SERVICES, Des Moines, IA
Psychotherapist

• Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions with clients, who included community residents and out-patients
• Consulted with co-therapists in private group practice

1980-1984 KNOXVILLE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, Knoxville, IA
Mental Health Worker

• Supervised floor of 15 patients, aged 13 and up; performed intake, counseling, limit setting, general observation, progress charting; and assisted with physical needs
• Rendered support and guidance to patients undergoing drug and alcohol detoxification
• Provided crisis intervention and maintenance services for patients on unit
• Acquired knowledge of medications and ability to read medical charts
• Served as liaison between nursing staff and patients

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Ames, IA
Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology, 1984

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Delta, IA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, 1980
Graduated Cum Laude

MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Mount Vernon, IA
Associate of Arts Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, 1975