Julia Smith
@juliamsmith
Compassionate behavioral health counselor focused on patient-centered recovery.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a behavioral health professional with a BA in Psychology (Cum Laude) and hands-on experience creating individualized treatment plans, conducting pre-intake assessments, and supporting patients through addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. I apply evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, empathy, and reflective listening to help clients progress toward recovery and improved functioning.
I have clinical experience working with geriatric patients, children with autism spectrum disorder, and adults in addiction treatment, plus customer-facing and leadership roles that strengthened my communication, documentation, and teamwork skills. I am committed to continuous learning and bringing a compassionate, organized approach to client care and program support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Counselor
Operation PAR
Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year)
Created individualized treatment plans and conducted pre-intake assessments for patients recovering from opioid use and co-occurring mental health disorders, improving engagement through motivational interviewing and reflective listening.
Coach, Sales Associate
Unnamed Employer
Jan 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Educated in selling tactics, guided customers to purchases, generated over $1,000 in quarterly sales through clienteling, and earned top KPIs and customer satisfaction awards for the South Florida district.
Volunteer
Amavida Living
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023 (1 month)
Assisted a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in care for patients with dementia and reviewed diagnoses and care plans to increase clinical knowledge of the geriatric population.
Student Intern
Virtus Health
Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)
Applied behavioral interventions for children with autism to improve articulation and behavior, recorded prompting trials, and communicated progress with Registered Behavioral Technicians.
Cashier
Kate Spade
Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)
Managed cash handling and customer information capture to ensure positive customer experiences and repeat engagement while collaborating with a 15-person team to resolve operational issues.
Shift Leader
Culvers
Aug 2019 - May 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Supervised shift operations to maintain staff tasking and service quality, arranged supply and uniform orders for new hires, and received multiple Employee of the Month recognitions for outstanding customer service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Grade: Cum Laude; GPA: 3.5
Activities and societies: President’s List 2023; Dean’s List 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, graduated Cum Laude with a 3.5 GPA and recognized on the President’s and Dean’s Lists in 2023.
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Location
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