Benita Kurtz-Williams
Grovetown
Summary
Dedicated Army veteran with 5 years of training as a Behavioral Health Specialist .Proven ability to manage teams and achieve objectives. Proficient in Interpersonal skills, multitasking, and organizational skills. Looking forward to using military experience to contribute to a team-oriented environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Augusta
12.2019 - 05.2025
- Participated in team meetings to discuss cases and review clinical decisions.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve physical and mental wellbeing.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress due to mental illness or trauma.
- Worked in an Inpatient and Outpatient setting.
- Provide direct care and support to patients.
- Track High Risk patients on a tracker and insure that they have the services they need.
- Facilitate daily activities, document patients progress, conduct groups, and collect data from patients progress.
- Schedule appointments
- Acting supervisor for two different outpatient clinics due to supervisors shortages.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Line Leader
Amazon
Miami
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Conducted performance evaluations for line workers, providing constructive feedback and setting goals.
- Managed shift handover reports, ensuring seamless transitions between production teams.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture, motivating staff to achieve their best performance.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Mental Health Counselor Intern
ALS SCHOOLS
Miami
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Observed experienced counselors while they conducted therapy sessions to gain insight into effective techniques and strategies.
- Conducted programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Participated in weekly clinical team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment approaches.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine their needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker
Miami
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
Miami
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
Food Preparation Worker/ Catering
Chic-Fil-A
Augusta
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Followed food safety standards and protocols.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Packaged and labeled prepared foods for storage or sale.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Assisted in the inventory management of kitchen supplies and food items.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices and presentation within service goal times.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Studies
St. Thomas University
Miami, FL05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-2013
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Mental health counseling
- Treatment planning
- Crisis management
- Documentation skills
- Time management
- Leadership abilities
- Interpersonal and written communication
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.2019 - 05.2025
Line Leader
Amazon
01.2018 - 11.2019
Mental Health Counselor Intern
ALS SCHOOLS
08.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Manager
Foot Locker
12.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Foot Locker
09.2015 - 09.2016
Food Preparation Worker/ Catering
Chic-Fil-A
03.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Counseling Studies
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia