Rachel Carter Curriculum Vitae

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Rachel Carter

(210) 393-4478 [email protected]


23 Cub Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360

EDUCATION
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC May 2017
Master of Arts in Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
3.9 GPA
Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Recipient of Christian Association for Psychological Studies Award
Cum Laude
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
IMPACT Depression Care Manager January 2017-March 2017
Wake Forest Department of Family and Community Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
Worked with geriatric patients on Medicaid and Medicare to improve their mood and promote access to
collaborative treatment
Communicated with patients Psychiatrist and Primary Care Physicians to ensure effective medication
management for patients moods
Provided brief therapy to patients both in person and via telephonic encounters to improve mood
Provided outside referrals and resources for patients to help meet their social and material needs

Behavioral Health Counseling Intern August 2016-May 2017


Wake Forest Department of Family and Community Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
Met with patients that were referred by their doctors for Behavioral Health visits
Will complete 600 hours toward CACREP internship requirements
Worked with patients on various issues including: relational issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, loss
and grief
Collaborated with medical professionals and social workers to provide holistic care
Worked in a federally qualified health center to provide counseling for the underinsured and uninsured
Attended and contributed to group supervisions with other mental health professionals

Mental Health Counseling Intern January 2016-April 2016


Brenners Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Winston-Salem, NC
Co-led therapy groups with adolescents on the unit; presenting issues include: anxiety, depression, familial
abuse, self-harm, aggression toward others, suicidal ideation and relationship issues
Conducted individual therapy sessions with patients on the unit
Participated in lecture discussions with residents at the hospital to discuss family therapy
Collaborated with treatment team to design creative interventions for clients

Undergraduate Peer Mentor for students on the Autism Spectrum August 2014-May 2015
College Success Program at Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA
Utilized interpersonal skills to build relationships with students living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Met individually with students to provide emotional support, social skills training, and guidance with family
issues
Met with Supervisor weekly to discuss students needs and integrated feedback into work with students
Ensured students understood their academic requirements; assisted in improving time-management skills

Intern for Outpatient Eating Disorder Meal Support Group January 2015-May 2015
Dine Monte Nido, Ardmore, PA
Utilized knowledge of group dynamics and basic reflecting skills to create a supportive group environment
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for those in eating disorder treatment


Explored healthy ways of coping and provided feedback to clients whose ages ranged from 16 to 35
Helped those in the outpatient eating disorder support group process emotions and fears
Assisted individuals and groups toward goal attainment
Contacted local counseling centers to talk about the services Dine offered
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant for Basic Counseling Skills Course August 2016-December 2016
Counseling Department at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Supervised counseling triads once a week, giving constructive feedback
Assisted undergraduate students in enhancing their counseling skills and techniques
Worked with students to ensure comprehension of course material and preparation for exams
Created quizzes and exams and gave instructor feedback about course material

Teaching Assistant for Lifespan Development Course August 2014-December 2014


Psychology Department at Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA
Led study groups for exams; helped students with papers and assignments
Assisted professor with grading and student needs
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant August 2016-May 2017
Wake Forest Department of Counseling, Winston-Salem, NC
Collaborate with professors on research, articles, and book chapters
Meet with prospective students to discuss counseling program
Create Learning Activities for both graduate and undergraduate courses
Assist Masters level students with resumes, cover letters and interview preparation

Graduate Assistant for Director of Academic and Community Engagement September 2015-August 2016
Pro Humanitate Institute, Winston-Salem, NC
Worked alongside the staff of Pro Humanitate to ensure that Wake Forest students and faculty were engaging
with community partners
Played an integral role in the Summer Non-Profit Immersion Program working with 13 undergraduates,
facilitating group debrief sessions, offering one-on-one sessions for personal growth and working with
supervisors to ensure each students success and well-being
Planned and prepared materials for STEM event entailing coordination with 14 high schools in the Winston-
Salem area and collaborated with seven different departments at Wake Forest University to ensure optimal
learning experiences and the continuation of event for years to come
Edited and maintained WordPress website by writing articles, updating forms and various pages
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Small Groups Leader, Department of Counseling January-February 2016
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Co-led a small psychoeducational group of undergraduates concerning career goals as part of an experiential
learning component for a class on group counseling

Club President August 2013-May 2015


American International Cultural Exchange at Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA
Facilitated a community of people interested in learning and understanding each others culture
Built relationships between international and American students
Provided individual guidance to international students
Assisted international students in preparing presentations and writing papers
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Leadership Fellow August 2012-May 2015


Leadership Fellows Scholarship Program at Eastern University, Saint Davids, PA
Integrated information, goals, and a strategic plan for leadership positions on campus
Collaborated with other on-campus leaders to discuss changes in leaderships roles for three years
Worked with the head of the program to ensure success of future leaders
Created team building activities
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Carter, R. M. (2016) Anorexia nervosa: Finding ones voice, expressing ones feelings and moving toward
recovery. Poster Session Presented at North Carolina Counseling Association Conference.
Greensboro, NC.

Ivers, N. N., & Carter, R. M. (2017). Forming and Orienting Groups. In Erford, B. T. (Ed.), Group Work:
Processes and Applications (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Manuscript in Preparation.
CERTIFICATIONS
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Anticipated 2017
National Board of Certified Counselors

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) Human Research Certification 2015
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Black Lives Matter: Harding Nonviolent Social Change Seminar Alicia Garza March 1st-3rd, 2016
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Counseling Couples and Families Recovering from Disasters Dr. Robert Nations February 26th, 2016
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

[De]constructing the Binary: Workshop on Gender & Sexuality Jamie Piperato January 6th, 2016
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of American Counseling Association November 2016-Present

Member of Chi Sigma Iota March 2016-Present


The International Honor Society for Counselors

Member of Psi Chi March 2015-Present


The International Honor Society in Psychology

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