Licensed Professional Counselor

Darlene Casey

PO Box *****

Hattiesburg, MS *****

Cell Phone: 601-***-****

E-Mail: ***********@*****.***

Objective:

Seeking an employment opportunity that would best utilize my education, skills, experience, and interests.

Education

8/2002-12/2004: Master of Arts with concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling.

University of Mobile, Mobile, AL

GPA: 4.0

5/2002: Bachelor of Science, Management of Human Resources

Faulkner University, Mobile, AL.

Credentials

5/2009-Present: Licensed Professional Counselor, The Mississippi State Board of Examiners

Awards/Honors: Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, 1997-1998.

President's List (Undergraduate)

Quarterly Recognition as Psychological Health Coordinator within Region III- Armed Forces Services Corporation, January 2018-March 2018.

Relevant Employment History

1/2016-Present Psychological Health Coordinator, National Sourcing, Inc., Contractor for the MS Army National Guard, Camp Shelby, MS (temporary position). Provide assessment, referral, follow-up and case management services to members of the Army National Guard. Provide consultative guidance to leadership, case managers, and medical personnel to improve service members’ readiness for deployment and readjustment to civilian life. Promote program services through outreach and briefings with civilian providers and also within the MS Army National Guard.

2/2015-1/2016 Clinical Therapist, Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates, PLLC, Hattiesburg, MS. Facilitated group counseling services to adults who experienced chronic pain. Typed progress notes for each patient, per group. Provided individual counseling services and conducted intake assessment interviews, including testing services, to the adult population who presented with various mental health concerns.

8/2014-2/2015 Mental Health Therapist, Garden of Angels, LLC. Jackson, MS. Provided clinical assistance to the Mental Health Director. Conducted intake assessments and prepared treatment plans upon admission. Provided individual, family, and group counseling services to pre-school and elementary school-aged children and their families. Prepared and typed individual and group session progress notes (facility is closed).

11/2013-8/2014 Mental Health Therapist, Communicare- Region 2 Community Mental Health, Water Valley, MS location. Provided counseling sessions for individuals, families, and minors. Conducted intake assessments and formulated treatment plans upon admission. Updated treatment plans and prepared addendums to treatment plans as necessary.

9/2010-11/2013 Program Therapist and PRN Therapist, Allegiance Health Management, Inspirations IOP, Grenada, MS location. Facilitated morning and afternoon group sessions for outpatient geriatric patients with emotional or mental health concerns. Prepared typed-written progress notes on each patient for each session on a daily basis. Conducted bio/psycho/social intake assessments and formulated treatment plans upon admission and upon request (facility closed in 2013).

7/2011-5/2012 Life Help, Clinical Therapist, Region 6 Community Mental Health Services, (Part-time), Grenada, MS and Winona, MS locations. Provided counseling sessions for individuals, families, couples, and minors. Conducted intake assessments and formulate treatment plans upon admission. Updated treatment plans and prepare addendums to treatment plans as necessary.

6/2007-9/2010: Day Treatment Specialist, Singing River Services, Region 14 Community Mental Health, Lucedale, MS office. Facilitated day treatment program for both preschool and elementary school children who experienced emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Provided individual and family therapy to elementary school-aged children and their parents. Served as a liaison between the child, parents, teachers, and school officials. Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly logs for each program.

8/2006-4/2007: Child/Adolescent Residential Therapist, BayPointe Children’s Residential Services. Provided individual, group, and family counseling services to residents on the male adolescent unit. Conducted intake assessment and formulated appropriate treatment plans. Formulated and oversaw the implementation of appropriate behavior management plans. Arranged weekly outings for consumers and served as a liaison between the behavioral staff and nurses.

3/2005-8/2006: Day Treatment Specialist/Children’s Therapist, Singing River Services, Region 14 Community Mental Health Lucedale, MS office. Maintained day treatment program for both preschool and elementary school children. Conducted intake and therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and families. Maintained daily and weekly logs for day treatment and therapy sessions.

5/2003-5/2004: Day Counselor/Case Manager, The Penelope House, Mobile, AL. Counseled and educated clients about the dynamics of domestic violence. Collaborated with shelter clients in the development of personalized case plans and goal setting. Provided emergency crises counseling by phone to out-of-shelter victims. Conducted intake and exit counseling sessions with shelter residents. Monitored the progress of case plans through weekly staff meetings. Referred clients to outside community resources when appropriate. Maintained case files and the completion of all required dictation and monthly reports. Assisted clients in obtaining medications and personal items. Provided receptionist relief as needed.

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