Counselor, Therapist, Human Services, Board Certified Professional

Counselor

Professional Summary

G

oal-driven and dedicated Professional Licensed Counselor with the State of

Pennsylvania. Extensive expertise in counseling, managing cases, staff and

committees and maintaining strong competence in the development and

implementation of strategic plans. Results-oriented and dependable

individual possessing strong familiarity and understanding of various

community resources, able to develop strategic partnerships to support

community development programs. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and

written communication skills. Proficient in building cohesive

communication channels across multiple sectors while maintaining a

portfolio of contacts.

Technological Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Core Competencies

Independent Worker/Team Player

Case Management/Counseling

Program Development/Coordination

Public Relations

Program Administration/Management

Organizational Leadership

Strategic Planning

Program Monitoring/Compliance

Attention to Detail

Excellent Judgment/Follow-Through

Budget Planning/Monitoring

Oral/Written Communications

State Agency Liaison

Training/Public Speaking

State Agency Contracts/Procurement

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Private Practice -Denise Candidi, LPC, LBH_-2605 Egypt Road Suite 210,

Trooper PA

. Working as a counselor with adults and children.

STS Lead Clinician for Interact in Charter Pastorius School- Philadelphia,

PA 2014

. Lead Clinician counsels students in school and group environments.

Lead clinician provides service individually, educationally, play

therapy settings, and in other classes, such as gym, math, and

science. Lead Clinician supervises STW workers. Lead clinician speaks

with parents.

Therapist-S.M.A.R.T. Single Mothers are Really Trying -Chester, PA, 2008-

present

. Helped with the start -up, fundraising, therapist, and community

organizing to arrange treatment referrals

Mobile Therapist-Behavior Analysis & Therapy Partners, PA- 2013 to_2014_

. Mobile therapy and assessments for children and families.

Mental Health Therapist - Community Council - Philadelphia, PA - 2012-2013

. Provide individualized therapy to clients utilizing various

therapeutic modalities; effectively developing, managing, and

instructing staff on the implementation of behavior problems

. Collaborate effectively within an urban population to assess various

situations, involving poverty, grief, anger, severe abuse, child

sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar

disorder, and hunger issues

. Orchestrate private and group therapy sessions; document and prepare

treatment plans and consultations

. Administer client assessments, case management, and referrals to

various organizations/agencies for higher levels of care

. Implemented individual therapy, psycho-educational process groups,

family therapy, case management

. Assisted with new client referrals

Family Counselor/Private Practice - Feel Better, LLC - Kennett Square, PA -

2010-2012

. Developed, managed, and marketed private agency specializing in

providing family assessment and counseling

. Worked effectively with trauma situations and accepted various levels

of referrals from multiple solicitors

. Visited and attended to incarcerated clients, providing in depth

reports and court testimony as required

Family Counselor - Child and Family Guidance - Coatesville, PA - 2011-2012

. Assessed behavioral patterns, and effectively provided innovative

therapy techniques for children suffering from post-traumatic stress

disorder

Counselor - Holcomb Behavioral Health - Kennett Square - 2010-2011

. Provided individual counseling and evaluations for mental health,

drug, and alcohol abuse

. Implemented weekly DUI and various addiction groups

. Admitted clients to inpatient services for detox and rehab, provided

evaluations, and collaborated with various agencies for additional

services

. Delivered assessments and psycho-social evaluations, urine drug

screens, discharge papers, and court correspondence

. Collaborated effectively with probation officers and local school

officials

. Proactively visited incarcerated clients, documented sessions,

maintained progress notes, and developed effective treatment plans

. Provided detailed reports to probation officers and judges in addition

to court and legal officials

Counselor - SCI Chester, Chester, PA - 2010

. Provided seminars on various addictions and organized cognitive

behavioral therapy groups to address addictions and changes in

thinking and change theory

. Successfully organized a group for violent prevention treatment;

facilitated plays, activities, and strategic competitions between

inmates for various prizes; taught necessary skills for routine living

outside facility

. Assisted with programs and provided individual counseling with members

of the therapeutic community

Professional Experience Continued

Counselor - Key Recovery - Ambler, PA - 2009

. Worked effectively in drug, alcohol, and dual diagnosis counseling

. Oversaw intensive outpatient programs and provided individual

counseling services

. Counseled for court on mental health and substance abuse issues

. Charted progress, completed treatment plans, and collaborated with

insurance companies to verify coverage

. Organized drug screens and client discharges, attended seminars and

training, and completed various progress reports

Counselor - CEC - State Correction Institute - Chester, PA - 2008-2009

. Worked effectively with clients in an inpatient setting in regards to

problems and addictions

Gaudenzia House - West Chester, PA - 2005-2007

Counselor - 2006-2007 and 2005-2006

Intake Specialist - 2006

. Worked extensively with adults and children in an inpatient

therapeutic community setting to various issues and chemical

dependencies

. Oversaw intakes and admissions and collaborated effectively with

insurance companies to validate client coverage

Addiction Counselor - Riverside Care - Coatesville, PA - 2003-2006

. Counseled individuals and families in an outpatient treatment facility

Addiction Counselor - ATS - Coatesville, PA - 2001-2004

. Worked primarily with methadone patients to provide accurate

assessment and assistance for chemical dependency

Mental Health Care Manager - Chester and Delaware County Prisons - 1999-

2001

. Assisted individuals in achieving effective personal, social,

educational, and vocational development

. Provided follow-up therapy for sick and mentally ill patients

. Expedited communications among correctional staff and medical

personnel

Life Skills Educator - Chester County Children/Youth and Families Service -

West Chester, PA - 1997-1999

. Developed psychological and educational principles relevant to social

and child abuse

. Actively promoted intellectual, social, and emotional development

Education, Certifications, and Professional Development

PHD (Pending Dissertation in last stages pending defense) - Counseling

Psychology - Argosy University

EMDR training and Play Therapist, Board Certified Professional Counselor

(BCPC)

Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Pennsylvania - 2010-Present

Masters - Human Services with concentration in Counseling - Lincoln

University - Lincoln, PA - 2008

Bachelor of Science - Social Work - West Chester University - West Chester,

PA - 1992

Bachelor of Art - Special of Education - West Chester University - 1980

Certified - Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CAC)

Started own business and marketed the Therapy Facility

Memberships/Activities

ACA, AAMH, APA (American Psychotherapy Association)

National Society of Collegiate Scholars and American Psychological

Association

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