Mental Health Professional Counselor

Qualifications Profile

Accomplished, compassionate, and dynamic professional, with solid academic background and excellent expertise in crisis service; public and private partnership; as well as adult, children, and mental health programs.

Equipped with strong adeptness in providing professional support to agencies and consumers, including referral sources; advocacy; and collaboration.

Armed with knowledge and background in Public Safety initiatives as they relate to Behavioral Health.

Effective communicator, with competencies in dealing and working with various individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Areas of Expertise

Optimum Patient Care and Education – In-depth knowledge of comprehensive behavioral health system for children and adults. Outstanding ability to develop and implement a comprehensive system of care.

Leadership – Excellence in leading and mentoring individuals and groups toward accurate completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals.

Performance – Talent and creativity in the formulation, coordination, and implementation of services with the ultimate objective of streamlined quality and assurance.

Professional Experience

University of Montana

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Wolf Point, MT 2019-2023

Outpatient therapy with juvenile probation clients within schools

Family therapy

Case notes for state review

Advocacy

Interventions

Juvenile Detention Facility visits and assessments

Grant reporting and tracking

Suicide prevention and intervention

State of montana juvenile probation and parole

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Wolf Point, MT (Private Practice 2017-2019

Outpatient therapy with juvenile probation clients within schools

Family therapy

Case notes for state review

Advocacy

Interventions

Juvenile Detention Facility visits and assessments

eastern montana community mental health center

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Wolf Point, MT (Private Practice 2019-2020

Outpatient therapy

Assessments

Crisis Intervention

Family Therapy

Linkage to community resources

Advocacy

Representation for Court recommendation

Jail Inversion

Presentations on Mental Illness for local facilities

Fort Peck Tribes/Health Promotion disease Prevention

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Poplar, MT 2017-2018

Crisis Intervention

Facilitation of group activities and therapy among youth and families

Assessment and treatment planning.

Psychiatry implementation and coordination with Yale University

Fulfill the duties of consulting for “sister” community based mental health programs to ensure collaboration and health of our state associations.

Key Highlight:

Integration of cultural beliefs and values among youth in the community with cultural activities and awareness.

Northeast Montana Health Services

Behavioral Health Department Head, Poplar and Wolf Point, MT 2014–2017

Direct all field operations within the NEMHS network of behavioral programs including: crisis intervention, crisis prevention, medication management and implementation, data collection, and case management.

Display strong leadership capabilities in spearheading the overall program operation, including oversight of budget, productivity, and department needs.

Fulfill the duties of consulting for “sister” community based mental health programs to ensure collaboration and health of our state associations.

Key Highlight:

Contributes to the successful stabilization of suicides in Roosevelt County.

Sister Nations Empowerment Project for University of Montana, Primary Therapist, Poplar, MT FTE 2012–2022

Tracked researchable information regarding suicidal populations.

Closely monitored program operation, including clinical strength and personnel management.

Collaborated with community agencies in problems solving and treatment planning.

Independent Psychotherapy Practice / Private Practice

Licensed Professional Counselor, Billings, MT FTE 2012–Present

Apply clinical methods and approaches in conducting intakes; mental and emotional disorder diagnosis; treatment planning; and individual counseling with children, adolescents, and adults.

Takes full accountability in report generation and data compilation.

Coordinates the overall office management duties.

Oversees and maintains accounting records for client and insurer’s payment.

Contracts for various organizations

Billings Clinic, Community Crisis Center and Yellowstone County Detention Center

Therapist-in-Training, Case Management, Billings, MT FTE 2011–2012

Exercised organizational expertise in meeting Bureau of Justice Systems grant requirements

Handled the selection, and training of staff for the grant program

Ensured achievement of proper training requirements.

Participated in the completion of Bio-Psycho social intakes on detainees.

Assisted in transitioning of detainees into the community

Key Highlight:

Played an integral role in the initiation and implementation of mental health services for detainees in Yellowstone County.

South Central Montana Community Mental Health Center/Women’s Department of corrections

PACT Case Manager, Billings, MT FTE 2006–2011

Successfully coordinated and managed intensive caseloads.

Carried out diverse duties such as medication deliveries, group facilitation, payee responsibilities, training peers, linkage, collaboration, treatment plans, and crisis interventions and preventions.

Education

Doctor of Psychology, 2012-2017, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, student

Master of science in mental health counseling, 2008-2011, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Management, 2001- 2004, University of Phoenix, Glendale, AZ

Licensure and Certifications

Clinical Professional Counselor, #4532

Mental Health Professional Certification, #488

Human Trafficking Certification

Forensics Certification

Equine Therapy Certification

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certification

MANDT

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Real Estate School Completion

Professional Affiliations

American Counseling Association

Montana Counseling Association

American Psychology Association

Daughters of the American Revolution

Board Appointments

Chair, Eastern Service Area Authority (ESAA), 2015-2016

Chair, Mental Health America Montana, 2011-2017

Secretary, Board of Visitors (BOV), 2013-Present

(Appointed by Governor)

Volunteer, Crisis Text Line (Nation Wide), 2018-Present

Technical Skills

Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Zoom.

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