Catherine McCray, ma, cap, icadc

Phone: 904-***-**** Email: acqk4j@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE - To cultivate a space for growth and expansion utilizing my experience, education and expertise while being in service to others

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling, 8/2011

Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy

Webster University, Jacksonville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, 6/2006

Minors in General Education and Nonprofit Management

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Licensures / Certifications

International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor #130720 10/2014 - Present

Certified Addictions Professional Certificate #5511 6/2012 – Present

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern #IMT 1720 4/2012 – Present

Clinical Experience

Primary Therapist 7/2014 – Present

Ambrosia Treatment Center, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provides clinical intervention utilizing the Twelve Step philosophy for clients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders in a residential treatment setting

Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments to identify client behavioral needs and support services to ensure resiliency and recovery

Develops individualized treatment plans, completes monthly treatment plan reviews and prepares discharge summaries

Collaborates with Discharge Coordinator to coordinate aftercare plans and support service referrals

for wellness, recovery and self-sufficiency

New Beginnings Counselor 5/2013 – 12/2013

Lakeview Health LLC, Jacksonville, Florida

Exercised a working knowledge of group dynamics, the disease concept of addiction, Twelve Step recovery and relapse prevention

Conducted bio-psychosocial assessments, constructed master treatment plans and completed discharge

summaries for client re-entry into the family and community setting

Demonstrated ability to counsel and conduct interventions with clients attempting to leave against medical advice

Evaluated client progress and educated families on the nature of the client’s hospitalization and continuum of care

Communicated with multi-disciplinary team to address questions and concerns in providing optimal client care

Case Manager 5/2012 – 5/2013

Lakeview Health LLC, Jacksonville, Florida

Conducted Case Management Assessments to determine clients’ vocational, legal, medical and psychiatric needs

Collaborated with treatment team to execute and facilitate post-discharge treatment arrangements with outpatient clinics, private therapists, extended residential facilities and sober living environments

Facilitated psycho-educational lectures on HIV/AIDS, case management/aftercare planning, addiction, and the development of healthy life skills

Received an internal promotion to New Beginnings Counselor after one year of employment

Graduate Student Intern 11/2010-7/2011

Northwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida

Provided child/adolescent and family therapy to youths diagnosed with Axis I disorders

Co-facilitated SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress) group

therapy for adolescents ages 6-17 to address factors contributing to ongoing stress affecting levels of

functioning and difficulties with regulation/impulsivity, self-perception, relationships, somatization,

dissociation, numbing and avoidance

Lead Chemical Dependency Counselor 6/2007 – 5/2012

Jacksonville Metro Treatment Center, Jacksonville, Florida

Demonstrated a leadership role amongst counselors and performed various duties as requested by Program Director and Treatment Services Coordinator while managing a caseload of 60+ patients

Supervised a team of seven counselors during Treatment Services Coordinator’s absence

Conducted individual trainings for new hires on psychosocial assessments and treatment plans

Completed intake screenings for perspective clients and facilitated bi-weekly orientations for new admits

Child Protective Investigator 7/2006 – 3/2007

Department of Children & Families, Gainesville, Florida

Assessed cases involving child abuse, neglect, and/or harm while managing a case load of 30 – 55 files

Performed initial child safety assessments

Conducted interviews with children and caregivers

Completed home and school visits and scheduled collateral contacts

Performed child removals and placement activities

Facilitated collaborations with law enforcement, child protection team, and the state attorney

Prepared court documentations and prepared investigation cases for closure

TRANSFORMATIVE STUDIES

Circles of Light Ministries 6/2011 – Present

Traveling Ministry Services

Weekly ACIM studies

Monthly fellowship, cultural and community service events

Quarterly retreats and annual conferences to include international traveling and cultural studies

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