Susan Patsicostas

Email: abo9hj@r.postjobfree.com

Address: P.O. Box 1414

City: Hawthorne

State: FL

Zip: 32640

Country: USA

Phone: 352-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $51,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Susan Patsicostas

P.O. Box 1414 Hawthorne, Florida 32640

abo9hj@r.postjobfree.com /Home 352-***-****/ Cellular 352-***-****

Objective: To secure a supervisory position in which I can provide leadership, demonstrate knowledge, and effectively manage daily departmental operations in an effort to provide the most efficient and highest quality of service to clients that which the organization serves.

Qualifications:

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Certified to supervise mental health counseling interns

Highly experienced in working with diverse and challenging populations

Work Experience:

Mental Health Specialist- Florida State Prison -Raiford, Fla. (May 05- present)

* Provide mental health and case management services to mentally ill male inmates in a maximum security prison.

* Provide emergency and crisis intervention services.

* Complete individualized service plans and bio-psychosocial assessments.

* Complete discharge and aftercare planning documentation.

* Staff cases within a multi-disciplinary team setting.

Owner/Clinical Director-New Way Mental Health Resources- Ville Platte, La. (Dec. 03- April 05)

* Ensured adherence to agency policy, procedure, and best practice standards.

* Ensured adherence to Medicaid requirements and guidelines.

* Provided leadership and oversight of daily agency functions to 16 employees.

* Provided mental health and case management services to emotionally disturbed adults and children

* Provided ongoing staff development and training.

Clinical Director- Right Choice, LLC, Opelousas, La. (May 01 - Dec. 03)

* Ensured adherence to agency policy, procedure, and best practice standards.

* Ensured adherence to Medicaid requirements and guidelines.

* Supervised staff in providing social skills training to severely emotionally disturbed children.

* Provided individual and family counseling services.

* Conducted parental training courses utilizing the Boys Town Model.

Licensed Professional Counselor- Continuum Integrated Services- Houston, Texas (Oct. 00 - May 01)

* Provided therapeutic services to mentally ill adolescents and children.

* Conducted play therapy groups

* Conducted individual and family therapy sessions.

* Provided outreach services to parents and caregivers.

Psychotherapist- Partners for Children and Families- Ocala, Fla. (May, 97 -March 00)

* Provided therapeutic services to children in foster care and at risk youth utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques and play therapy.

* Provided case management services to clients in school, home, and community based environments.

* Consulted with parents, state agencies, and school officials in an effort to ensure the best possible treatment outcomes.

Education

Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 1995-1997 M.S. in Mental Health Counseling

Stetson University Deland, Fl. 1989-1992 B.A in English

Central Florida Community College Ocala, Fl. 1985-1989 A.A. in English

Additional Skills:

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.

Excellent critical thinking skills.

Able to manage multiple tasks independently in challenging environments.

Proficient in MS Office, and MS Word.

Reliable self starter.

References:

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