Cathy J. Lewis PO Box * Waynesville, MO ***** 573-***-**** acvtju@r.postjobfree.com

Utilize professional ability as a Mental Health Consultant/License Professional Counselor #201-***-****.

Work Experience

Magellan Health – Military Family Life Counselor – Child Youth Behavioral Services (9/28/2015 – 01/06/2016) As a Military Family Life Counselor my duties are to provide private & confidential, non-medical, short-termed, solution-focused therapy, to military service members and their families located on military installations throughout the continental U.S.

OTC Ozark Technical College -Adjunct Instructor (1/18/2011 – 05/24/2011) Waynesville MO 65583 Contact person: Asst Director – Rosalind Pride. I was hired as an Adjunct Instructor to provide college level classroom instruction in the areas of General Psychology & Consumer Psychology. Eligible for re-hire.

University of Michigan/Survey Research Center – Group Session Interviewer (05/18/2011 – 10/17/2012) Ann Arbor, MI (1-800-***-****)

Title: Group Session Proctor for the New Soldier Study at Fort Leonard Wood Military Installation. The Program was named “Army STARRS” – an acronym for “Army Study to Assess Risk & Resilience in Service members.” The study was collecting data, ( i.e. through soldier documentation in the prevention of, and the resilience against suicide. Eligible for re-hire.

Swift-Steps Counseling and Consulting (October 2010 – April 2011) 901 S Delaware Springfield, MO 65497 417-***-****. Supervisor: David Swift, PsyD. - Board Certified Licensed Psychologist. Duties – I was hired as an Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (In Training), to provide Individual, Group and Family Counseling Services to those in need, while under the direction of David Swift, PsyD. Eligible for re-hire.

Pathways Behavioral Healthcare Inc. - Clinical Supervisor Psychiatric Rehab (01/11/2010 – 03/22/2010) Cuba, MO. 1-800-***-**** Supervisor – Kristy Kauffman. I was hired as Clinical Supervisor of Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Duties – As a Clinical Supervisor I provided supervision of Community Support Specialist. I have a proven ability toward competency in consultation with staff, physicians and therapists. I have been able to provide ongoing skill development and lead team meetings and discussions, as well as to ensure initial screenings/assessment occur during the initial referral within the Program. Provide complete and accurate client file/documentation within individual case records, and secure annual assessments and psych-social screenings. Eligible for re-hire.

Steve Moncher & Associates – Counselor In Training (01/05/2007 – 12/21/2009)

2200 East Sunshine Springfield, MO. 65804. 417-***-**** Supervisor – Steve Moncher, Owner, LPC

My duty was in learning psychometrics and Forensic Assessment to provide mental health apparatus/assessment to determine client ability to stand trial, provide diagnosis, determine treatment options, and ensure that a written executive summary was provided to the court system. Laid off due to lack of work. Subject to re-hire.

Piney Ridge Adolescent Treatment Center (11/15/2006 - 02/23/2007) Waynesville, MO. Supervisor: Jennifer Hixson – Clinical Director - 573-***-****; Prov. Licensed Professional Counselor/Therapist (Individual, Family & Group Therapy). Duties - Prepare initial screening, psycho-socio intake, develop treatment plans, and monitor psychological services to dependents whom are in need of therapeutic or rehabilitation services. Write service plans that are developed to assist in resolving abusive behavior consistent with substance abuse, family relationships, school, and job performance.

Missouri Department of Mental Health Rolla Regional Center (April 1993 – October 1997)

105 Fairgrounds, Rolla, MO. 65402 Supervisor – Ron Berg. I was hired to provide Behavioral & Crisis Intervention Services within a 4- 15 county region. Duties – Assist developmentally disabled consumers in all aspects of their lives, with the intended goal to reduce crisis behavior, and preserve placement within all settings ( i.e. school, home, employment settings). I have extensive knowledge & training of behavioral principles. I will maintain confidentiality of records relating to client treatment; Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems; prepare and maintain all required treatment records, assessments and reports; Collect information re: client behavior through interviews, observational learning, and tests. Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Collaborate with other Mental Health Professionals in assessing and developing treatment plans. Evaluate clients' physical/mental condition for suicidal tendencies. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals. Interview clients (individually, within family, or in groups), and assess situation, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to meet needs. Prepare reports, maintain case history, provide consultation, and develop and review service plans. Perform follow-up to assess the quality of service provided.

Senate Bill 40 Board - Dent County, Salem Missouri 65560 (Jan. 1991- Jan. 1993)

Supervisor - Chamber of Commerce Board. My title was Family Support Coordinator. Duties - Distribute county tax money to establish new community programs; requiring monthly board meetings to inform on newly proposed funding; offer services (i.e. respite service, advocacy in school setting, employment, courts etc.) to families residing within county area. Tasks included establishing and maintaining relations with area organizations/agencies in order to meet community needs; directing activities of technical staff members and volunteers; establishe and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by board of directors; participate in Organizational policies regarding participant eligibility, program requirements and benefits.

Cerebral Palsy School Rolla, MO 65401 (1992-1993) Supervisor - Bonnie Regaldo. I was hired as a Home Management Trainer to provide in-home management to individuals and family members with developmental and physical disabilities, including those in crisis. Empower consumers to access services within their community (i.e. family services, advocacy, public transportation, Special Olympics).

Developmental Center of the Ozarks, Branson, MO (1988-1991) Supervisor - Jean Howell Button.

I was hired as an Adult Client Supervisor to provide direct care and protective oversight for disabled consumers. Provide informational activities, lifestyle planning, development/implementation of living skills, and teach independence of care. Demonstrate encouragement toward healthy living including involvement in Special Olympics.

Education & Professional License:

Licensed Professional Counselor No. 201-***-****

Nationally Certified Counselor No. 759374

Master of Science Degree in Counseling /Psychology, University of West Alabama, August 2005.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology & Criminal Justice graduating Cum Laude Oct 2001. References, transcripts, certifications, and degrees of diplomacy will be provided upon request.

Licensed Professional Counselor #201-***-****

Additional Training and CEU Certifications:

1) Powerful Communication skills

2) Treatment for Juvenile Sex Offenders

3) MANDT- (managing people in a crisis setting)

4) Family Preservation (Maintaining families during crisis)

5) The Physical and Mental Mysteries of a Brain Unique

6) Guidance, Discipline and the Resistant Child

7) Coping with the Effects of Sexual Abuse

8) Homebuilders Family Preservation - Keeping the Family Intact

9) Behavioral Plan Implementation

10) Missouri Substance Abuse Treatment Program

11) Functional Analysis/Assessing the situation

12) TEFL/ TESL certification for worldwide instructor of English language

13) B.A. Psychology / Criminal Justice (honors to the Dean’s List 6x)

14) M.S. Psychology / Counseling GPA 3.50

15) Member of the Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association

16) Investigating Abuse

17) Client Rights

18) Corporate Ethics & Compliance

19) Corporate Relations

20) Cultural Competence

21) Co-Occurring Disorders

22) Event/Incident Reporting

23) HIPPA for Mental Health Professionals

24) Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

25)Sexual & Workplace Harassment - Prevention Training

26)Workplace Violence - Prevention Training

27) CALM – Crisis Management Solutions

Additional Skills:

Computer programs such as Power-point, Excel, Word &Works.

Office Equipment - Xerox machine, type writer and fax equipment.

Relevant Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

Criminal Justice (Under-graduate Studies)

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Criminology

Police and the Community

Police Administration

Criminal Evidence

Multicultural Law Enforcement

Crime and Justice in the 21st Century

Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation

Forensic Pathology

Criminal Evidence

Criminal Law

Constitutional Law

American Law and the Legal System

Psychology (Undergraduate Studies)

PSYC 450 Abnormal psychology

PSYC 460 Clinical & Counseling psychology

PHIL 330 Ethics

CJAD 320 Cultural diversity

PSYC 360 Social psychology

PSYC 330 Life Span development

PSYC 324 Statistical for Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 325 Research Design

PSYC 304 Theories of Personalities

PSYC 310 Crisis intervention

PSYC 381 History & Systems of Psychology

PSYC 395 Adult psychology

PSYC 480 Group Process

PSYC 495 Integrative psychology

Psychology/Counseling (Graduate Course work)

PY 550 Theories/ Personality

SC 547 Counseling Multi-Cultural population

EP 506 Life Span Development & Learning

EP 500 Educational psychology

SC 540 Guidance & Function in Education

SC 542 Career Development & Counseling

ED 504 Techniques of Research

PY 525 Personality assessment

SC 545 Diagnostic Techniques & Counseling

ED 506 Statistics

PY 570 Systems of Psychotherapy

COUN 5020 Foundations of Counseling – The Helping Relationship

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