Manager Management
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Tricia Chandler, LPC
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* Arvada, CO 80003 *
Professional Profile
Over five years experience in supporting chronically mentally ill adults
and children within an in/out patient environment and outdoor therapeutic
recreational environments, in public and private institutions. Skilled
in utilizing Transpersonal Psychology and Art Therapy treatment modalities
to unlock and promote healing of subconscious issues, including spiritual
and emotional crisis, womens issues, relationship and personal growth
issues. Accountable for development and management of programs and personnel.
Articulate and persuasive in written communications and verbal presentations.
Created
The Journey Toward Self Discovery
web site as an exploration of one's personal journey
toward spiritual growth and a reference for alternative healing.
Experience
Clinical
Directly responsible for creatively and effectively managing case load
of 16-20 chronically mentally ill adult clients. Work with pervasive mental
illness, sexual abuse, substance abuse, and personality disorders. Support
clients in learning daily activities and life and job skills.
Facilitate couples and family counseling.
Contract staff member Haf House for crisis intervention to support clients
in acute crisis. Attended Medication Management Course. Certified to monitor
medication in the state of Colorado.
Effectively work within the legal system to develop therapeutic
alternatives to jail time for chronically mentally ill clients.
Presented case study to Naropa Institute on personality disorders and sexual
abuse. Case study documented therapeutic process that supported and assisted
client in working through traumatic issues and becoming self sufficient.
Responsible for managing clients evaluations, documentation, client
assessments,
private insurance, and Medicare/Medicaid.
Art Therapy
Designed and managed Art Therapy Program for Jefferson Center for Mental
Health (JCMH). Created program to support individuals in their growth and
development. Ran four to six groups per week.
Presented Art Therapy assessments in clinical rounds. Diagnosed clients
issues and recommended treatment.
Managed Open Art Therapy Studios for out patient support. Ran Art Therapy
groups, managed interns and volunteers, managed budget of over $5000,
procurement of studio materials, and managed recruitment referrals.
Organized and facilitated art shows highlighting client art work. Created
permanent display of client art work at JCMH.
Designed and presented workshop entitled Journey to Self Mastery. This
workshop combines the principles and theories of Art Therapy and self
exploration techniques. Focused on ways to increase self awareness in
body, mind and spirit.
Management
Created alliance with National Sports Center for the Disabled in WinterPark,
to provide outdoor recreation for clients. Manage all aspects of the
Wilderness Program. Program teaches social and life skills.
By creating alliance with Winter Park Program was able to cut budget by
45% and provide a more in-depth program. Managed all aspects of program;
budget, personnel, marketing, purchasing and clinical supervision.
Designed and implemented program for Graduates of The Naropa Institute.
Manage three Master Candidates providing 60 hours of clinical observation,
training, and supervision per student. Mentoring saves $30,000 yearly on
salaries.
Created an intern program for Graduate Students in Art Therapy providing
700 hours of clinical supervision and training to satisfy graduation
requirements for The Naropa Institute.
Managed two to three employees in College Bursar office. Responsible for
Public Relations, audit student accounts, maintaining student files and
computer maintenance.
Employment
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Art Therapist and Clinician
Lakewoood, Colorado
1993 - 1997
The Naropa Institute
Assistant Bursar
Boulder, Colorado
1992 - 1993
The Naropa Institute
Full-time Student
Boulder, Colorado
1992 - 1994
Equestrian Center
Equestrian Therapy Aid
Flagstaff, Arizona
1990 - 1991
Youth of Unity
Youth Program Administrator
Flagstaff, Arizona
1990 - 1991
Northern Arizona University
Full-time Student
Flagstaff, Arizona
1989 - 1991
Midwestern University
Design Teacher
Wichita Falls, Texas
1987 - 1988
Letterpress and Associates
Office Manager
North Hollywood, California
1984 - 1987
Davis Ceramics
Sole Proprietor
North Hollywood, California
1982 - 1987
Education
MA., The Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado.
Major: Transpersonal Counseling Psychology.
Concentration: Art Therapy.
G.P.A. 3.75 (1994)
B.F.A., Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Major: Printmaking and Weaving.
Minor: Psychology.
G.P.A. 3.8 (1991)
Professional Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor. November 1996
Professional Organizations
International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy
Medicine (ISSSEEM)
American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
Art Therapy Association of Colorado (ATAC)
Noetic Sciences
American Couseling Association (ACA)
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