High School Mental Health

Elizabeth Boyle

Email: ********@************.***

Address:

City: Dothan

State: AL

Zip: 36303

Country: USA

Phone: 334-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Dedicated therapist with numerous year of work in the mental health, substance abuse and education fields. Extensive training and experience in Co-Occurring disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma and serious mental illness.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Troy University, Dothan AL 1/2001 to 12/2001 (Psychology/Counseling)

High School Dipolma from Troy University, Dothan AL 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Troy University, Dothan AL 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Dedicated therapist with numerous year of work in the mental health, substance abuse and education fields. Extensive training and experience in Co-Occurring disorders, behavioral disorders, trauma and serious mental illness.

Skill Highlights

Expertise in crisis intervention techniques

PTSD group specialist

Superior communication skills

Skilled in intake interviewing

Psychiatric population familiarity

Adept at treatment and discharge planning

Knowledge of juvenile justice system

Dual diagnosis expertise

Hands on experience in group home setting

Trauma Counseling Training

Experienced interacting with diverse populations

Proficient in EMR and paper

Experienced with diverse client-base

Discharge planning begins during the assessment

Juvenile court liaison experience

Over 3 years experience formulating, initiating and maintaining Co-Occurring program

Accomplishments

LPC eligible with testing scheduled for 12-5-2012

Member ACA, ALCA, Master Gardener

Trauma Counseling Certificate program through University ofAlabama

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Professional Experience

December 2008 to April 2012

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Midland City, Alabama

Director of Co-Occurring Program

Unique 16 bed facility that addressed Co-Occurring Disorders from three separate but interactive on-site programs: Day Treatment, Substance Abuse, Residential. Position responsibilities included staff supervision and 24 hour on-call availability; programs supervision; crisis intervention; budgeting; interaction with legal systems; family education, support, intervention and therapy; community interaction and involvement with local support groups; daily substance abuse groups and individual counseling; treatment team staffing and ongoing involvement with state and local hospitals. Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued certification.

January 2008 to January 2009

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Systems, Inc Eufaula, Alabama

Juvenile Court Liaison

Position included Barbour and Henry counties of Alabama. Responsibilities combined interaction with the Juvenile Court Systems, School Systems and families in preventive and therapeutic roles. Performed assessments and evaluations; conducted group and individual sessions tailored towards presenting behavior and emotional issues; attendance at IEP meetings; classroom presence as requested by school administrators; formulating treatment plans and goals; close interaction with juvenile court probation officers and judges concerning compliance of juveniles and their families.

Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued certification.

December 2007 to February 2008

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Systems, Inc. Dothan, Alabama

Juvenile and Outpatient Therapist

Individual and group sessions with juvenile and adult clients with group focus on: Anger Management, Bipolar Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorders, Grief Counseling and Conduct Disorders. Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued certification.

December 2005 to January 2007

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Systems, Inc Dothan, Alabama

FIND Team Therapist

Therapeutic interventions and interactions with families as identified through referrals. Worked closely with Dothan City School System and DHR focusing on early intervention tactics aimed at keeping the family unit together through education, support, assistance and therapy to at-risk families. Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued certification.

August 2003 to August 2005

Houston Treatment Center Dothan, Alabama

Lead Counselor/Director

Counselor and Director at Methadone Maintenance Clinic. Responsibilities included supervision of employees; ensuring compliance with DEA, OSHA, State and Federal Mental Health Regulations; weekly case reviews with counselors, nurses and doctor; chart reviews; daily group and individual sessions; interactions with other clinics; assisted displaced hurricane victims with record location and access to treatment; interaction with legal systems; family support and education; evaluation interviews including referrals to other types of treatment if determined during interview; in-service sessions with staff to maintain compliance. Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued certification.

August 1998 to October 2003

Dothan City School System Dothan, Alabama

Substitute Teacher/Computer Lab Technician/Special Education Aide

Began substitute teaching to better understand and interact with teachers and administrators involved with my children. Applied for salaried position at urging of administrators. Computer lab position included supervision of students; maintaining and updating education software; compiling and interpreting data from reading and vocabulary tests. Software allowed for individualized components based on teacher or SAT identified objectives. Left lab position to work individually with identified middle school students who were required by their IEP's to have one-on-one tutoring, counseling sessions, individualized and verbal assistance with lessons and tests; emotional support and intervention with other students, teachers or administrators. Attended IEP meetings to introduce information about student's progress. Acted as liaison with parents, teachers, teachers, administrators, school counselor, private practice counselors, legal representatives, DHR and other other agencies as needed.

Education and Training

2001 Troy University Dothan, Alabama

Master of Science Psychology/Counseling

1993 Troy University Dothan, Alabama

Bachelor of Science Accounting Information Systems

1981 Troy University Dothan, Alabama

Bachelor of Science Social Sciences

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