JOHN G. DWYER LMHC: CAP

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RESUME

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Clinical experience spans 30 years in various disciplines including individual, family and group therapy as well as dual diagnosis treatment with clients of all ages. Experienced also in the supervision of interns and practicum students.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) MH 1729

Certified Addictions Professional (Florida) 2667

Medicaid Provider (NPI 158*******)

EDUCATION:

M.Ed., School Psychology; Howard University; Washington DC

M.A., Exceptional Child Education; University of South Florida; Tampa, Florida

B.A., Social Welfare; Morgan State College; Baltimore, Maryland

AWARDS: Silver and Gold Star awards at DACCO for outstanding services

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Psycho-Educational Group Treatments, Crises Intervention.

WORK HISTORY.

COUNSELOR; BETTER HELP: MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA: 03/27/2023-PRESENT

. Performed Individual and Couples' Counseling sessions through remote platform

. Counseled adult and juvenile clients on both mental health and addiction issues and

relationship issues

. Used a variety of therapy methods including Supportive Counseling, CBT and DBT Methods,

Psycho-educational Methods, Motivational Interviewing,

. Counseled clients on issues such as managing anxiety, stress, addictive behaviors,

depression, social anxiety, recovery from trauma, coping with grief/loss, family

conflicts, ADHD issues and motivation, self esteem, codependency and career choices

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LICENSED COUNSELOR; OPERATION PAR, INC., MAPS PROGRAM; CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: 08/28/2019 to 03/27/2021

●Performed individual and group counseling sessions with adult male/female clients who have drug abuse issues and receiving methadone treatments

●Developed treatment plans based on assessment findings

●Wrote clinical progress notes

●Performed case management services

●Participated in treatment team meetings providing reports on clients’ progress

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR; INVO-PROGRESSUS THERAPY; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 01/21/2019 to 08/01/2019

● Performed psychosocial assessments with school children and their parents who were referred by school personnel due to behavioral issues

●Developed treatment plans based on assessment findings.

●Conducted individual therapy sessions to help students develop better coping skills and more appropriate behavior patterns

LICENSED OUTPATIENT THERAPIST; ACTS, INC. ; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 09/26/2016 to 07/19/2018.

● Performed psychosocial assessments with both adult and juvenile clients who have mental health and substance abuse issues

●Conducted individual and group therapy to help clients develop better coping skills and relapse prevention methods

●Provided crises intervention services to stabilize clients’ moods, assess suicidal tendencies and use Baker Act procedures when necessary

●Engaged juvenile clients and parents in family therapy to resolve conflicts and improve communication

●Developed treatment plans to help clients identify significant issues and plan treatment goals and objectives

LICENSED THERAPIST; GRACEPOINT MENTAL HEALTH; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 05/10/2016 to 08/05/2016

●Performed psychosocial assessments with adult mental health clients to assess treatment issues

●Conducted individual and group therapy to foster coping skills and enhance clients’ insights into their self-defeating behaviors

●Provided crises intervention services using Baker Act procedures when necessary

●Developed treatment plans and wrote progress notes

PERSONAL CLINICIAN; HEALTH INTEGRATED, INC.; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 06/30/2015 to 07/10/2015

●Received synergy training to conduct psychosocial assessments and individual therapy to adult clients via telephone

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR/LICENSED CLINICIAN/C.A.P.; DACCO, INC.; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 11/29/2001 to 06/27/2015

● Provided counseling and case management services to adult male clients in residential program

●Conducted clinical assessments and conducted individual/group therapy with clients to foster coping skills, improve behavior patterns and develop relapse-prevention skills

●Lead group counseling sessions to help clients form trusting bonds in accordance with therapeutic community concepts and goals

●Presented lectures to families of clients on topics such as disease concept of addiction, 12 steps of recovery, methods to support loved ones in treatment, dealing with challenges in recovery, relapse prevention and codependence, and program operations/procedures

●Taught and supervised interns and practicum students

●Implemented discharge planning procedures with clients to assist them for successful return to their communities and families

●Consulted with treatment team members at regular meetings to discuss clients’ progress and challenges on the program.

LICENSED THERAPIST (PT); ACTS AARF PROGRAM; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 10/10/2011 to 04/27/2014

●Performed psychosocial assessments and conducted individual/group therapy with adult clients in residential detox program

●Provided crises interventions using Baker Act procedures when necessary

●Testified in Marchman Court as a qualified witness to advocate treatment for clients

LICENSED CLINICIAN (PT) ; BIG BEAR COUNSELING SERVICES; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 10/01/2014 to 04/27/2015

●Conducted individual and family therapy with juvenile clients and parents

●Performed psychosocial assessments and wrote treatment plans

●Used play therapy and role-playing methods with younger clients

OTHER INFORMATION: Prior to November, 2001 I functioned as a counselor/therapist at community mental health centers and institutions such as Northside Mental Health, Tampa Crossroads, MHC and two Florida Correctional Institutions.

HOBBIES: Music, family activities, church functions

REFERENCES: To be furnished upon request

John G. Dwyer, L.M.H.C., C.A.P.

Date: June 27, 2023

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