Rachel C. List

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Divide, CO 80814

719-***-****

gh552m@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Master of Science graduate with a record of experience in psychology, industrial organizational psychology, counseling and mental health, teaching, art therapy, challenge therapy, recreational therapy, llama therapy, equine therapy, and experiential therapy. Creative problem solver with strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to resolve conflict, improve morale, drive revenue growth, and consistently exceed goals.

• Art and Experiential Therapist – Proven ability to prepare and implement challenge therapy curriculum, activities, and programming effectively.

• Counselor – Strong background in providing counseling and therapy to clients and their families, with the proven ability to prepare and implement therapeutic programs and activities. Over seven years experience working with high risk adolescents.

• Team building – Decisive team leader with experience in developing talent and creating effective training programs.

• Educator- Proven ability to prepare and implement curriculum effectively. Broad knowledge of psychological disciplines.

• Communication – Persuasive communicator with well-developed presentation and negotiation skills. Able to develop relationships with colleagues, customers, and staff at all levels.

Objective

Seeking a counseling, therapist position in a positive, reliable, mission/vision organization or educational setting, where I can apply

• my leadership, organizational, and communication skills to provide effective team building and strategy implementation that secure the organization’s objectives.

• and my problem solving, broad knowledge of art therapy, experiential therapy, addiction and recovery therapy, and creative thinking ability to implement plans that gain positive outcomes benefiting clients, customers, and the company.

Professional History

Licensed Professional Counselor ~ Rachel List, Counseling ~ Colorado Springs, CO 2011 – Present

• Provides NeuroEmotional Technique and Rapid Resolution therapy for high trauma.

• Provided counseling for victims of sexual and physical abuse.

• Maintained deadlines with all necessary paperwork.

Licensed Professional Counselor ~ The Family Center ~ Colorado Springs, CO 2009 – Present

• Provided counseling for victims of sexual and physical abuse.

• Completed Mental Health Assessments.

• Maintained deadlines with all necessary paperwork.

• Good working relationship with El Paso County courts.

Multi-Systemic Therapist ~ Chins Up ~ Colorado Springs, CO 2008 – 2009

• Provided home based therapy for adolescents with behavioral issues and their families.

• Worked with DYS, DHS, Court systems, and Treatment facilities.

• Maintained deadlines with all necessary paperwork.

• Good working relationship with El Paso and Teller County courts.

Director of Therapeutic Activities ~ Cedar Springs Behavioral Hospital ~ Colorado Springs, CO 2006 – 2008

• Applied knowledge of multiple therapeutic modalities with adolescent residential clients; including art therapy, 12 step recovery, llama therapy, equine therapy, pet therapy, experiential therapy, and life skill training.

• Managed a team of recreational therapists providing activities for every patient in care of the hospital.

• Worked with multiple therapists and direct care agencies.

Multi-Systemic Therapist ~ Savio House ~ Colorado Springs, CO 2005 – 2007

• Provided home based therapy for adolescents with behavioral issues and their families.

• Worked with DYS, DHS, Court systems, and Treatment facilities.

• Maintained deadlines with all necessary paperwork.

Adjunct Psychology Professor ~ Pikes Peak Community College ~Colorado Springs, CO 2003 - 2005

• Taught Psychology courses.

• Counseled and Advised psychology students.

• Worked directly with staff to improve educational learning environments.

Art Therapy Intern ~ THOM Springfield Infant Toddler Services ~ Springfield, MA 2002 – 2003

• Applied knowledge of art therapy with birth to 3 year olds and their families.

• Art Director for Community Play Group.

• Cross – disciplined trained.

Case Manager ~ AMERICORPS: SAGE High School – Springfield, MA 2001 – 2002

• Taught and implemented art lessons and therapy sessions.

• Provided therapy groups for adolescent males and females.

• Case Manager for students and families

• Responsible for providing individual and family counseling.

• Worked with DYS, DSS, and Court Systems

Education

M.S. Art Therapy/ Mental Health Counseling ~ GPA 3.55 – Springfield College, Springfield, MA 2003

License Professional Counselor

Completion of LPC October 2010

B.A. Art and Psychology ~ Deans List Recipient – Colorado Christian University, Lakewood CO 2001

Selected Achievements

Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of Colorado

• License 5869

The Family Center needed a skilled licensed counselor to provide therapy.

• Organized and redefined Art therapy with abuse victims.

• Provided group and individual therapy for toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults.

• Completed Assessments for El Paso county core services.

• Implemented experiential therapy activities for abuse victims

Result: Clients are provided state of the art treatment.

Behavioral Hospital needed refinements for the Activities Department.

• Organized and redefined the activities department and challenge therapy programs.

• Provided group and individual therapy for adolescents and adults.

• Led therapy for addiction recovery for adolescent males.

• Implemented experiential therapy activities for adolescents in the residential programs.

Result: Residential clients are provided state of the art treatment. Performance reviews indicate that my efforts and that the program is providing the best care possible.

Program provided specialized and art therapy for dual diagnosis adolescents and crises detox clients.

• Developed art therapy activities for the detox clients to interact with during their transition to sobriety.

• Provided short to long-term psychotherapy for drug or alcohol and other various mental illnesses.

• Led groups for the organization’s non-traditional 12 Step Program.

Result: Resident clients were required to be “clean” for 6 weeks prior to release. Performance reviews indicated that my efforts were excellent given the challenges and constraints of the program.

Organization needed refinements for course development in its Psychology Department.

• Conceived and documented psychology curriculum at the college level.

• Expanded course elements of creative thinking and project development in the classroom.

• Strategized and implemented instructional design and sought feedback on new approaches.

Result: The classes I taught were registered full before other classes. Received outstanding evaluations from both staff and students.

Program provided Multi-systemic therapy for adolescents and their families in the home setting.

• Worked with multiple agencies to help parents and guardians learn the necessary skills to illicit change in their families.

• Taught parenting skills using the Love and Logic model.

• Provided individual and Marriage and Family counseling to my clients.

Result: Won the prestigious outstanding MST therapist award and was honored at the national convention. Received outstanding evaluations from my clients, parents, guardians, and the agencies.

Organization sought to provide counseling/art therapy for developmentally disabled children and their families in the home setting.

• Studied intensely to acquire specialized training in service area: occupational therapy, skill development, speech therapy, physical therapy, sensory development, etc.

• Developed groups and individual programs for a variety of special needs in the client’s home or at community centers.

• Led and supervised disabled children and their families in the progression of program elements.

Result: Increased client emotional development, large motor skills, fine motor skills, and expression of needs. Equipped parents to better implement strategies with their children.

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