Mental Health Management
Resume:
Holley Matthews MEd, LMHC, LPC
*** *. ********** ***. **********, WA 98926
abnlgx@r.postjobfree.com 509-***-****
EDUCATION
M.Ed., 2000 Counseling Development and Higher Education, U. of North Texas; Denton, Texas
B.S.W., 1998 Bachelors of Social Work, University of Texas; Arlington, Texas
B.A., 1994 Bachelors of Arts-English, Southwest Texas State University; San Marcos, Texas
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Full-time Lecturer: Central Washington University, Ellensburg WA September 2007-July 2009
Adjunct Faculty: Salem State College, Salem MA Jan-May 2007
Adjunct Faculty: Endicott College, Salem MA May 2005-May 2007
COUNSELING & SOCIAL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
Mental Health Therapist; SouthBay Mental Health May 2003-May 2006
o Mentored new counselors and provided professional development
o Led group supervision for group facilitators
o Created group program for adult substance abuse and anger management
o Developed social skills, anger management and executive skills training
program for adolescents
o Provided outreach counseling services for people suffering from moderate
to severe mental illness and dual diagnosis
o Provided outreach counseling for students in 5 school districts, K-12
Therapist; Park Cities Counseling Center August 2000-May 2003
o Led group projects in marketing and program development
o Provided contract grant writing services for non-profit organizations
o Provided corporate team building, individual and group counseling
o Counseled young adults and children
Counselor; Fairmount Center February 2000-December 2002
o Developed procedural systems and evaluation processes
o Provided crisis pregnancy counseling and medical assistance
o Educated women about biological and psychological health issues
o Provided community education at local high schools and colleges
Program and Education Specialist; Big Brothers Big Sisters January1999-January 2000
Supervised 50 volunteers One year contract
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Responsible for 9 programs in primary and secondary schools
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Collaborated with schools and nonprofit organization
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Conducted in-depth assessments of program participants
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Volunteer Coordinator and Trainer; CONTACT Counseling and Crisis March 1997-January 1999
o Supervised 300 crisis counselors
o Coordinated 24hr crisis program handling over 50,000 clients
o Provided ongoing staff and volunteer development
o Generated $500,000 in grant funding
PRESENTATIONS
Date rape, assault, and safety. Central Washington University, College Democrats, September 2008.
411 on alcohol and drugs in college. Central Washington University, Wellness Center, January 2008.
Substance use and abuse. Middlesex Community College, March 2007.
Managing disruptive behavior in the classroom. Lowell Elementary, March 2007.
Conducting group supervision. Child and Family Services. November 2006.
Directive techniques and play therapy. Arbour Counseling. April 2006.
Finding balance and equality in the supervisory relationship. Child and Family Services. November 2005.
Improving executive skills in middle school students. Lowell Middles School professional day. February 2005.
Transference and Countertransference in the therapeutic process. Central Massachusetts Center of Mental
Illness. February 2004.
PTSD and rape victims. Middlesex Community College Counseling Center. June 2003.
Sex education, reproduction, and women’s health issues. Dallas Association of Mental Health Counselors
Annual Conference. October 2002.
Brief counseling and crisis counseling. Texas Woman’s University Adolescent Counseling Workshop.
September 2002.
The ADD/ADHD client. University of North Texas Counseling Conference. April 10, 2002.
Negotiating and de-escalating skills. Dallas Association of Certified Wedding Consultants. March 2002.
Child, adolescent, and adult mental health diagnosis. Center of Nonprofit Management Workshop.
October 2001.
Marketing, ethics, and lucrative private practice strategies. Co-presented with Dr. Aaron Glass at Southern
Methodist University. August 2001.
Sex education and pregnancy prevention. Planned Parenthood and Aaron’s Women’s Clinic.
January 2001.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
American Counseling Association
American Psychological Association
Washington Counseling Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE
WA Kittitas County Democrats Event Coordinator
WA Kittitas County Democrats State Committee Woman
CWU College Democrats Advisor
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Big Sister
La Sabrinique architectural restoration in France
CONTACT-Crisis Counselor
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