Trena Lynn Mewborn, MA, LMHC

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Lakeland, Florida 33803

863-***-****

ac5ghf@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To secure a position in the health services field where my extensive clinical human

services/ social work experience, case management expertise, community resource

knowledge, supervisory skills and counselor education can be utilized while allowing

room for advancement in a highly professional healthcare setting.

Education University of South Florida -Tampa, Florida

Master of Arts in Professional and Community Counseling

Graduated: May 3, 1994 GPA: 4.0

Southeastern College –Lakeland, Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Education

Minor: Psychology

Graduated: December 13, 1991 GPA: 3.9

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

*Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor (1998) and Qualified Clinical Supervisor (2005) in State of FL

(Lic. #MH- 004656)

*Have met all requirements for Florida Teacher's Certification in Guidance Counseling (K-12) and Social Sciences

* Received Clinical Educator Trainer Certification for the Polk County School Board

*Extensive experience working with a variety of clientele, providing case management services and instructing

students in human services, consultation, psychology, leadership and counseling courses

*Innovative and creative...Accustomed to devising, developing, implementing and evaluating plans, programs and

activities to improve client care, as well as wide-ranging experience supervising graduate level interns

*Enthusiastic in general outlook with a personable manner which inspires others to exceed goals and the self-discipline

necessary to see that each job is completed

*Member of the American Counseling Association and the National Mental Health Counselors Association

EXPERIENCE

August 2012- CHURCH @ THE MALL COUNSELING CENTER Lakeland, FL

Present Director of Counseling/ Qualified Intern Supervisor

Coordinate and oversee all professional counseling and substance abuse services including overseeing staff

training, all support groups, individual sessions, couples counseling, family therapy and life coaching.

Supervise other counseling and social work professionals (licensed, registered state interns and graduate

level interns) including assessment, interpersonal development, leadership training, case management, treatment

planning, discharge planning, community referrals, and evaluations.

Through the above mentioned services, an average of 250 clients are served each week.

August 1999- WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Lakeland, FL

Present Adjunct Professor of Human Services (Graduate-level)

Instruct graduate level students in the Counseling & Human Services Master’s degree program.

Have taught the following courses multiple times:

Consultation and Supervision, Program Development for Human Services, Appraisal and Testing,

Counseling in the School Setting, Human Sexuality, Counseling of Children, Human Growth and Development,

Lifestyle and Career Counseling, Legal & Ethical Issues in Healthcare and Theories of Counseling.

June 2009- Academic Advisor

2012 Assist graduate students in program degree planning, orientation, course selection, internship placement and

degree completion. Work with other staff/faculty to aid students in successful completion of a Master’s degree

(MA, MS, MHA or MBA). Provide orientation and education for staff team members.

October 1999- QUEST COUNSELING CENTER/ Trena Mewborn, LMHC Lakeland, FL

August 2012 Owner/ Mental Health Therapist/ Qualified Internship Supervisor

Provide faith-based mental health and case management services (individual therapy, addictions, couples

& family counseling, group therapy, education, and career counseling) to adults, adolescents, children and

families in the private practice setting. Facilitate group sessions and community outreach, as well as referral

coordination. Supervise registered interns working toward mental health counseling/ social work licensure.

July 2002- SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Lakeland, FL

Present Adjunct Professor

Teach a variety of courses within the Human Services Department for traditional students as well as students in the Department of Continuing and Adult Education. Courses taught include: Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Adjustment, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Theories of Personality.

July 2004- SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Lakeland, FL

May 2007 Campus Counselor / Department Supervisor

Provide support services for students and supervision for interns and other staff. Conduct workshops and training

for staff and student leaders on health, wellness and vocational issues. Organize and facilitate mental health

awareness days. Consult with parents and train faculty regarding student health care needs.

Sept. 1995 -

December 2001 LAKELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Social Work Practitioner/ Clinical Educator/ Counselor

Provide individual and group counseling for adolescents and families in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Involved in assessing clients, and facilitating groups for the Bethany Center (serves families dealing with

grief or terminal illness). Responsible for counseling clients on the adolescent and dual diagnosis inpatient units.

Provided case management, discharge planning and education for patients, their families and in the community.

May 1994 – PRIVATE PRACTICE of LINDA COMPTON, LMHC, LMFT

October 1999 Therapist / Counselor

Provide individual, group, and marriage counseling for individuals in an outpatient setting. Conduct workshops

and seminars on a variety of topics. Received supervision for licensure requirements in this setting.

January 1995 –

January 1998 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Guidance Counselor/Testing Coordinator

Provide individual and group counseling to middle school students. Coordinate parent-teacher conferences.

Administer testing, facilitate referrals for Exceptional Student Education programs. and conduct student

staffings. Responsible for handling crisis intervention situations, making referrals to the appropriate agencies,

and educating both students and parents on critical life issues.

June 1993 –

January 1995 BAY AREA YOUTH SERVICES

Intensive Community Commitment Services Supervisor I Counselor

Function as supervisor of five youth counselors. Responsible for staff training. program development and all case documentation. Responsible for supervising an active caseload of youthful offenders who have been ordered into a

Level Two commitment program. Provide individual. group. and family counseling to these youth. Assist in the development of educational, vocational, and personal goals of each client and offer appropriate referral services.

March 1992 –

June 1993 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES REHABILITATION CENTER

Vocational Evaluator/ Counselor

Responsible for administering tests, evaluating results, and determining realistic career goals for disabled or

chronically ill clients. Provide case management, vocational instruction and counseling services to a variety of psychologically/physically disabled individuals and their families.

Taught classes in a youthful offender program and led group counseling sessions.

August 1990 –

March 1992 PEACE RIVER CENTER FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Counselor

Responsible for the supervising and training of emotionally disturbed adolescents, providing group therapy,

maintaining progress notes, preparing client evaluations and discharge planning.

HONORS Received Outstanding Faculty Award for Webster University

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from USF

Member of Phi Kappa Phi Society

Recipient of USF Graduate Fellowship Award

Florida Academic Scholar

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities

Committee Chair & VP of Funding- Junior League

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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