Norlinda Lacey, BA, MS

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Indianapolis, Indiana 46250

Cell: 463-***-****

ad4ehk@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am a Mental Health Professional in the state of Indiana, interested in working with adults and adolescence clients in need of behavioral health counseling. I have earned a master’s degree in Community Psychology and have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years. I am trained in Behavioral health, clinical interventions, and crisis intervention.

My experience includes working with at-risk youth individuals, individuals with at-risk behaviors as well as adults and violent offenders in individuals and group settings.

I have over 15 years of experience as a behavioral health therapist. I am trained in psychotherapy, and trained in youth and, adult crisis intervention and de-escalation. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Self-Talk among other theoretical frameworks in behavioral health.

I am comfortable with diverse clients, and an urban environment. I have excellent client service skills, as well as stellar time management and written and verbal communication.

Employment History

2021 – 2023

Five Star Residences of Noblesville

Driver/Activity Lead

Assist residents with daily tasks with a strong focus on mental health within the facility.

Cover the reception desk with a multi-line phone system as needed.

Schedule and administer resident appointments and outings.

Plan and lead resident activities with a strong focus on maintaining the mental health of residents.

2015 – 2019

Capital City Family Education Services

Mental Health

Therapist-Outpatient

Services

Developed and modified treatment plans based on clinical evaluations, medical records and patient history

Conducted home visits to ensue child safety and well-being, verified compliance of foster parents and/or biological parent

Assisted in ensuring the interactions between parents and children were positive, minimizing conflict; gave feedback from observations and made recommendations regarding continued visitations

Established treatment plans and goals

Completed and maintained professional records and reports regarding patients’ histories and ensured these were all kept up to state and local ordinances.

2012– 2015

Second Chance

Behavioral Health Specialist -

Performed intakes

Performed Psychiatric clinical diagnostic evaluations, for a broad spectrum of suicidal, psychotic, and chemically dependent patients

Established treatment plans and goals

Completed and maintained professional records and reports regarding patients’ histories and ensured these were all kept up to state and local ordinances.

Worked with offenders on CBT, and DBT models.

2004 – 2012

Just Harmony

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Therapist

Performed intakes

Performed Individual psychotherapy counseling, Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations (intake assessments), Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Therapist.

Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professions and other mental health professionals including doctors, nurses and social workers

Established treatment plans and goals

Completed and maintained professional records and reports regarding patients’ histories and ensured these were all kept up to state and local ordinances.

1998 – 2004

Supportive Clinician-Private Duty

Facilitated individual sessions with at-risk youth in home and implemented coping skills, effective communication, and goal setting.

Provided reports for other agencies documenting client’s treatment and substance abuse assessments

Established treatment plans and goals

Completed and maintained professional records and reports regarding patients’ histories and ensured these were all kept up to state and local ordinances.

Education

2008 Graduate, Martin University

Master’s degree of Science, Community Psychology

2006 Graduate, Martin University

Bachelor of Science, Degree of Psychology

Affiliations

Mount Zion Apostolic Church – Assist with food and clothing drives

Coats for tots - Assist with collecting donations and distributing coats

Angel Tree - Assist with collecting, sorting and distributing gift donations

References Available Upon Request

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