Patrick L. Dickey
Kent, OH ***40
*******@****.***
EDUCATION
M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling
Kent State University- August 2009
B.A. in Criminal Justice Studies
Kent State University- December 2005
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
January 2006- Independence of Portage County
Current Ravenna, Ohio
Support Professional
-Provide care and services to individuals with
mental retardation and developmental
disabilities
-Assist with daily living skills, cleaning,
cooking, personal hygiene, and medication.
May 2009-August 2009 Oriana House
Akron, Ohio
600 hour Internship
Assisting clients at a drug and alcohol
rehabilitation facility. Administering
assessments as well as individual
counseling for adults with alcohol and
chemical dependency.
February 2009 - Freedom House
May 2009 Kent, Ohio
100 hour Individual Counseling Practicum
-Assisting clients at a homeless shelter for
veterans. Helping clients achieve housing, income,
employment, government assistance,
assistance with drug and alcohol addiction, and
other services as needed. Set up and
conducted meetings with past residents for
aftercare treatment. Ran groups on various
subjects to teach clients important skills.
June 2008 - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
August 2008 Northfield, Ohio
100 hour Individual Counseling Practicum
-Job shadowed Rehabilitation Counselor and
supervised clients in vocational settings. Counseled
clients who were mentally disabled and
were unable to stand trial for various
felonies. Participated in support groups
with clients. Assisted with taking clients
out in the community.
May 2004- American Standard
August 2004 Salem, Ohio
College Worker
-Washed, lifted, transported bathtubs,
prepared boxes for shipping in summer
college worker program
August 2001- WOHI Froggy 104.3
August 2003 Calcutta, Ohio
Board Operator
-Answered phones
- Operated radio board
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, 2008-
Current
CERTIFICATIONS
Standard First Aid Valid until 1/15/2012
Adult CPR Valid until 1/15/2011
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant 2009-current
RELATED COURSEWORK
Introduction to Rehabilitation
Psycho-Social Impact of Disability
Statistics I for Educational Services
Medical Information for Rehabilitation Counselors
Individual Counseling Procedures for Rehabilitation Counselors
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Child and Adolescent Development
Adult Development and Aging
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
Seminar on Research and Disabilities
Ethics Workshop in Rehabilitation Counseling
Measurement and Appraisal
Adjustment and Training Groups
Basic Interviewing
Occupational Aspects of Illness and Disability
Career Development and Guidance
REFERENCES
Dr. Courtney Vierstra
405 White Hall
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242
Dr. Gregory Shreve
167 N. Prospect Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Autumn Calhoun
161 East Main Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Nancy Thompson
161 East Main Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266