Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Erika A. Parker, M.Ed., LPC

**** ****** **** • North Chesterfield, Virginia 23224

Phone: 804-***-**** E-mail: *************@*****.***

Education and Training

Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia 2012

Virginia State University 2002 Bachelor of Arts: Sociology

Virginia State University 2006 M.Ed. in Counselor Education

EMDR Trained- August 2018

Professional Profile

A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented clinician dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plan for clients with mental illness. Effective manager, motivator, communicator and advocate with inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues, and meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives. Innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, interact with and relate too individuals on all levels. Team-oriented; the ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with co-workers, administration and community based agencies.

Work Experience

Pieces of Me Counseling November 2015-Present

Psychotherapist

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental health and

co-occurring disorders. Areas of specialty include: trauma, depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder and women’s issues.

• Practice a variety of treatment modalities including: solution focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical

Behavior Therapy (DBT) and EMDR Therapy

Youth Counseling Services of VA November 2015-Present

Clinical Supervisor

• Provide clinical supervision to in home and mental health skill building counselors

• Complete clinical assessments

Family Guidance Centers June 2014-October 2015

Psychotherapist

• Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental health and

co-occurring disorders. Areas of specialty include: trauma, depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder and women’s issues.

Saint Joseph’s Villa March 2014-June 2014

Crisis Stabilization Clinician

• Conducted emergency assessments for children and adolescents referred to be in need of crisis stabilization services

• Provided individual and family therapy to assist clients with successfully transitioning back into the home

• Completed a comprehensive stabilization and rapid discharge plan for each client

• Provided service coordination with other stakeholders and legal professionals

District 19 Community Services Board April 2013-February 2014

Senior Emergency Services Therapist

• Provided clinical supervision and management support to staff members

• Conducted emergency prescreening evaluations to children/adolescents referred to be in need of psychiatric

hospitalization

• Provided individual and family counseling

• Served as the hospital liaison, responsible for attending civil commitment hearings and treatment

team meetings

District 19 Community Services Board March 2012-April 2013

Assessment Clinician (VICAP)

• Conducted independent clinical assessments (VICAP) for children, adolescents and adults

• Assessed and evaluated needs of consumers and made recommendations for the most appropriate/least restrictive mental

health service(s); services included, but are not inclusive of Intensive In-Home, Therapeutic Day Treatment

• Worked collaboratively with community partner’s such as FAPT, Department of Social Services,

and community mental health providers.

Vigilant Mindz, Incorporated January 2010- March 2012

Clinical Coordinator

• Provided oversight and operations for school based therapeutic day treatment programs

• Provided clinical and administrative supervision

• Conducted psycho-social evaluations and clinical assessments

• Conducted chart audits

• Attended meetings with school personal, administration and/or guardian(s) such as: FAPT, child study, faculty

meetings, and Communities In Schools

Dominion Youth Services December 2008-December 2009

Intensive In Home Counselor

• Provided counseling services to consumers in their homes in effort to stabilize their behavior and prevent out of home

placement

• Coordinated and linked services

• Served as a liaison between family, referring agencies, schools and other community organizations

• Provided 24-hour emergency response and crisis intervention

Empowerment Clinical & Consulting Services May 2008-December 2008

Clinical Supervisor

• Responsible for the overall management and coordination of services for Intensive In Home

• Conducted clinical assessments

• Provided clinical supervision

• Led staff meetings

• Ensured compliance with Medicaid, DBHDS and licensure requirements

Empowerment Clinical & Consulting Services March 2008-May 2008

Assessment Coordinator

• Conducted clinical assessments for Intensive In Home Services

• Managed intensive in home cases and provided individual and family counseling

• Provided case management, assessed consumer’s needs and linked them to external program or services (i.e. outpatient

therapy, psychiatric evaluation, substance abuse counseling, recreational activities, employment resources etc.)

The New Y-CAPP January 2007-March 2008

School Based Clinician

• Conducted clinical assessments for therapeutic day treatment services

• Constructed individualized treatment plans

• Provided direct service daily, including psycho educational and group counseling groups, individual counseling, and crisis

intervention

• Attended meetings to advocate client’s needs (e.g. child study, eligibility, truancy, manifestation)

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (Community Services Board)

Family Case Manager June 2005 - July 2006

• Developed individualized treatment plans

• Implemented services in a collaborative manner involving the active participation of the individual,

intended to assist individuals to enhance their natural supports and other available resources

• Maintained documentation of clinical interventions, progress notes and quarterly reports

• Collaborated with outside stake holders in order to monitor and assess service effectiveness

• Acted as consumer’s advocate in order to link required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

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