ANN W. PHILLIPS

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Lagrange, Georgia 30240

706-***-****

CAREER PROFILE

Mental Health Therapist/Substance Abuse Therapist with more than 25 years of professional

experience in the delivery of muli-modal treatment programs. Areas of expertise:

Mental Health Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counseling

Vocational Counseling Corrections Clients

Crisis Intervention Case Management

Community Outreach Treatment Planning

Diagnostic Evaluation & Assessment Research & Analysis

Excellent organizational, client management, written and verbal communicative skills. Not only

able to quickly assess client status and initiate immediate action, but also insightful and decisive.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Nationally certified counselor (NCC) National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.

Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC), New Mexico Counseling and

Therapy Practice Board 2008-2012)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) District of Columbia (PRC 13788)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) State of Georgia (LPC 007345)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Counseling Psychologist June 2005 to February 2012

82nd Army Substance Abuse Program

Womack Army Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC

Provide triage, intake interviews, individual and group therapy, case management, liaison with

commanding officers and referral to related clients for the support of soldiers who are self and

command referred for substance abuse and dependency problems.

Clinical Therapist November 2002 to April 2004

Behavioral Interventions, Inc., Albuquerque, NM

Conducted substance abuse and mental health assessments on individuals referred through

multiple sources. Devised and implemented treatment plans. Conducted individual and group

sessions, including the intensive Out-Patients Therapy Program.

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ANN W. PHILLIPS

2111 West Point Road

Lagrange, Georgia 30240

706-***-****

Clinical Counselor April 1999 to November 2002

The University of New Mexico, Health Science Center – University Hospital

Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Albuquerque, NM

Diagnosing, treatment planning, individual therapy, and co-leader of the Intensive Outpatient

Program, that meets three hours per day, three times per week for group therapy. Diverse

population of chemically dependent individuals, most of whom are dually diagnosed.

Substance Abuse Counselor, Self-Employed 1995 to 1997

Leesburg, VA

Independent counselor working on an interim basis with regional rehabilitation and treatment

centers. Specialized in the design and delivery of individual and group counseling programs in

mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Focused efforts in the area of diagnostic

evaluation, treatment planning and delivery, interagency referrals, and crisis intervention.

Assessment Counselor 1984 to 1995

Diagnostic Counselor & Supervising Probation Officer 1972 to 1984

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC

Planned and managed the delivery of diagnostic services to evaluate psychiatric, vocational,

substance abuse, physical and psychological needs of court-referred clients. Challenged to

accurately identify treatment requirement, facilitate treatment planning, and initiate referrals to

community-based agencies.

Participated in the planning, development, and management of a newly formed substance

abuse intervention project established in response to growing demand for diagnostic

services and treatment.

Appointed to special project team pioneering the design and implementation of

community outreach programs to ensure the efficient, cost-effective and immediate

access to rehabilitation services.

Managed caseloads of up to 60 clients each month, from initial interview and assessment

through full treatment.

Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with community agencies,

legal authorities, and court officials to facilitate treatment planning and intervention.

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ANN W. PHILLIPS

2111 West Point Road

Lagrange, Georgia 30240

706-***-****

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program Analyst, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Programming and Intervention support for NIH-sponsored health care program for children and

youth.

Research Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital

Data collection, analysis, and reporting for NIH-sponsored and published research study on the

adolescent female.

Counselor (while pursuing MA degree), Woodley House, National Orthopedic &

Rehabilitation Hospital, Offender Rehabilitation Division of D. C. Public Defender Service and

Adams Mill Alcoholism Clinic. Counseled specialized caseloads with a diversity of psychiatric,

psychosexual, physical, and abuse disorders.

EDUCATION

MA, Rehabilitation Counseling, George Washington University, 1972

BA, Psychology, Florida State University, 1969

Clinical Internship, Psychiatric Institute of Washington, 1993

Addictions Counselors Certification Course, Living Free Educational & Training Institute, 1992

Structured Meditation for Separation & Divorce, National Center for Mediation Education, 1991

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.

American Counseling Association

National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

Addiction Professional of North Carolina, since October 30, 2007

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