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Margaret Wilson, LADC-c

Education 1997 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK

M.Ed., Counseling & Psychology

1976 Texas A&M

University Corpus Christi, TX

B.A., Psychology

Experience May 2014 - present NAIC, (Norman Alcohol

Information Center)

Norman, OK

Therapist/Youth and Family Program Specialist

Provides individual counseling for chemically

dependent and co-occurring clients in an outpatient

substance abuse program.

Facilitates cognitive-behavioral substance abuse

groups and individuals.

Performs mental health/substance abuse assessments,

treatment plans and makes appropriate diagnoses and

recommendations to aid in client treatment.

Represents agency in Juvenile Drug Court staffing

and Program.

Represents agency at schools and in the community.

Works with a multidisciplinary team of mental

health professionals, case managers, medical

personnel, social workers, and corrections officers

to round out offender treatment services.

Sets boundaries with clients by enforcing program

rules and policies daily.

Provides reports in a timely manner for DHS clients

and offender programs.

May 2001-May 2004 Tri City Youth and

Family

Choctaw, Oklahoma

Therapist

Provided individual and family counseling for

at-risk youth, adults & their families in an

outpatient setting.

Performed case management for homeless and

substance dependent populations.

Made referrals to community agencies based on

client needs.

Worked with a multidisciplinary team of mental

health professionals, case managers, medical

personnel, social workers, and corrections officers

to round out offender treatment services.

Set boundaries with clients by enforcing program

rules and policies daily.

Prepared reports in a timely manner for probation

and parole and community sentencing to foster

collaborative relationships for the clients

benefit.

2000-2001 Brandon Center

Denver, CO

Residential Case Manager and Counselor

Worked as a case manager and counselor in a 90 bed

domestic violence/homeless shelter for women and

children.

Individual counseling and case management plan

implementation for female clients and their

children.

Conducted primary intakes for new clients.

Connected clients to community resources through

referrals.

Provided emotional support to clients through

active listening.

Used critical thinking and problem-solving skills

to help clients to adjust to shelter life.

Maintained clients' files for funding purposes

Answered crisis hotline, used crisis intervention

skills to assess callers' needs.

Provided training for new employees, supervised

volunteers, and conducted on-site tours.

1997-2004 Hospital Shared Services/ part

time and full time work

Denver, Colorado

Case Manager, Individual, & Group Therapist, Mental

Health Tech

Worked as a therapist doing individual, group, and

family counseling for MHCD Denver.

Worked as a Mental Health Tech at Group homes for

chronically, severely mentally ill clients in a 24

hour capacity. Gave the patients their medications,

led groups, assisted in crisis control. Alerted

crisis team when needed to provide safe and

effective care.

Worked as a case manager with homeless clients in

the Denver metropolis to provide linkage to

programs and housing.

1995-1997 High Pointe

Oklahoma City, OK

Mental Health Technician

Ran therapeutic milieu for at-risk children aged

3-17 on overnight shifts.

Utilized crisis intervention techniques to

de-escalate children in crisis, including

behavioral and physical interventions.

Offered emotional support to children through

active listening.

Used critical thinking and problem-solving skills

to help children adjust to residential life.

Assisted children at bedtimes and throughout the

overnight shift with staying and feeling safe.

Provided children with socialization by assisting

with wake-ups and completing morning routines

before school.

Facilitated rehabilitation groups for clients.

Met regularly with the children's treatment teams

to ensure the quality and accuracy of my delivery

of services.

Skills Currently under supervision for LADC licensure.

Proven organizational and communication skills with

clients and colleagues

Readily able to work independently or as part of a

team to achieve goals that require multi-tasking.

Holistic approach to counseling

References furnished upon request

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