Ernestine Norfleet
Woodhaven, MI 48183
abjni7@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Masters of Art Degree – Counseling
Wayne State University
Professional Employment
Salvation Army Harbor Light – Monroe, MI
Intake/Assessment Therapist – May, 2009 to June, 2010
• Conduct assessments and intakes for the Department of Corrections and community population to determine
appropriateness for substance abuse services
• Coordination of services with SEMCA (Medicaid) DOC and Probation Officers, and therapists
• Responsible for entering/retrieving data regarding clients in computer using Microsoft Word Program
• Answered all incoming call regarding appointments, Maintained logs and scheduled appointments
Salvation Army Harbor Light – Monroe,MI
Drug Court Therapist – June, 2005 to May, 2009
• Conducted individual, family, group and crisis intervention to adolescents (Strength Based Therapy)
• Possess the necessary skills, experience to address substance abuse, mental health, life skills, academic and
co-occurring disorders
• Provided reports and testimony to Court officials on a weekly basis. Coordination of services with 38th
District Court Judge, Probation Officers and attorneys
Clear Choices Counseling Services – Detroit, MI
Mental Health Clinician – 2002-2004
• Provided individual and family counseling with responsibility for consumers with mental health issues,
substance abuse issues, domestic violence and self-esteem issues.
• Maintained record keeping of progress notes with treatment plans
• Coordinated services with other health care professionals
Wayne State University – University Health Center – Detroit, MI
Prevention Case Manager – 2000
• Responsible for assessing risky behaviors of patients diagnosed with HIV
• Developed plan to reduce at-risk behaviors with encouragement to comply with medication and counseling
regimen
• Responsible for comprehensive reports of patients’ progress and compliance with treatment goals
• Scheduled appointments by telephone for HIV clients
• Entered data in computer using Microsoft Word program regarding clients’ progress and monthly reports
Detroit Public Schools – Attendance Department – 1994-2000
• Responsible for answering telephone inquiries from the general public regarding school programs
• Responsible for entering data in computer for Probation Officers, regarding students’ truancy and attendance
• Responsible for meeting and greeting walk-ins and scheduled appointments.
Outreach Employment
Professional Outreach Counseling – 2010
• Provide individual and/or family counseling to adults and children
• Responsible for developing treatment plans, progress notes, monthly reports and termination summaries in
computer.
A& J Therapeutic Services -2002-2004
• Provided individual, and/or family counseling to children. Therapeutic focus on substance abuse, grief/loss
issues, domestic violence, self-esteem, parenting and sexual abuse.
Credentials – Limited License Professional Counselor, Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor, Certified Child and
Family Therapist, Certified Dual Diagnosis Clinician, International Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor