TRACI MUNDEN, LCSW
ac8g4c@r.postjobfree.com ***/***/***0 1265 Bedford Ln., Lewisville, TX
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have a passion for helping people recover. I value the team approach and insights that are
gained from each client's path to recovery. I believe in the therapeutic process and rapport
that is built with a client centered approach. I am an effective influencer with experience in
training staff and interns with the highest clinical standards of practice. I am a driven and
passionate mental health professional seeking to leverage my background into a clinical
management role. I am a mental health professional with skill in leading situation-specific
counseling sessions. Expertise in working with children and adults in crisis. I am also bringing more
than four years’ experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic
backgrounds, including children and adults. Extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment
of mental health disorders and substance use disorders.
SKILLS
• Anxiety disorder expertise • Adept at conflict resolution
• Strong public speaker • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
• Personality disorder treatment aptitude • Culturally sensitive
• Seclusion procedures professional • Curriculum development
• Biopsychosocial assessments • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Skilled in intake interviewing • Culturally Competent
• Psychotropic medications knowledge • EMDR Trained
• Dual diagnoses expert • Relapse Prevention Education
• Case management proficiency • New Hire Preceptor
• Group psychotherapy expert
• Adept at treatment and discharge planning
WORK HISTORY
Jun 2018 - Current • Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop treatment
Therapist plans.
American Addiction Centers - • Documented all information, plans, and responses.
Grand Prairie, TX • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses
to treatment.
• Tracked progress according to goals for all interventions.
• Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health
and medical staff.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans and
modified when needed.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises
integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Relapse
May 2016 - Current
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Millwood Hospital - Arlington, TX
Oct 2014 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Tomorrow Counts Counseling
Center - Lewisville, TX
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Prevention Curriculum.
Chemical Dependency Unit Therapist.
Facilitate Group providing relapse prevention education
and process feeling and emotions.
Assist patient's in identifying further treatment resources
in the community.
Meet with treatment team to assess patient's need for
further treatment.
Create individual treatment plans and aftercare for
each patient as needed.
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and
reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and
activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of
functioning.
Presented case history material to review and discussion
with other staff members.
Recommended treatment protocols such as group
therapy or rehabilitation.
Provided comprehensive case management services,
including creating treatment plans and connecting
clients to appropriate resources.
Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients
necessary medications.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses
to treatment.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and
modified when needed.
Improved outcomes of patients with dual diagnosis and
substance use disorders.
Provided emergency response in crisis situations to
diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in the
mental health field by regularly attending professional
conferences and workshops.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises
integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Strategize with clinical team to prevent probationers
recidivism.
Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of
the clients and families served.
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and
modified when needed.
Presented case history material to review and discussion
Dec 2015
Intake Coordinator
Millwood Hospital
Carrollton Springs Hospital
Carrollton
Jan 2015
Intern
- May 2016
- Arlington, TX
- Aug 2015
-, TX
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with other staff members.
Provided comprehensive case management services,
including creating treatment plans and connecting
clients to appropriate resources.
Offered and documented treatment consent forms in
patient health records.
Led treatment groups and therapeutic activities to
teach functional life skills and address high risk behaviors
that lead to relapse.
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and
reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and
activity therapy groups to improve
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate
distribution and filing.
Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement
Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor
appointments and site visit data.
Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and
psychological evaluations for proper admission.
Recorded client information on special flow sheets,
accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow
and restraints.
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve
underlying issues.
Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health
and medical staff.
Assessed clients for appropriate level of care
Maintained accurate records to meet highest clinical
standards
Coordinated care with local resources such as police,
hospitals, and treatment centers
Used brief interventions to de-escalate clients for smooth
admission process
Coordinate patients care with insurance
Observe Treatment Groups.
Assist in Intake and Assessment Process.
Document and chart client progress.
Create research project including informed consent and
utilize data to assist in curriculum changes.
Aided at events and planned activities
under the supervision of Clinical Director.
Supported the departmental staff by answering phone
calls and responding to emails.
Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and the
proper course of treatment.
• Maintained a high level of patient confidentiality to
comply with all federal and company regulations.
• Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and
the effect of employment and housing issues on mental
health.
CERTIFICATIONS
CPI, CPR, Crisis Intervention, EMDR-level 1 and 2, TAAP and NASW Member
EDUCATION
August 2014
Bachelor of Social Work: Social Work Sociology
Texas Woman's University
Social Work Sociology Social Research, Research, Contemporary Social Problems, Introduction
to Psychology, Vulnerable Populations, Grief and Loss, Sociology, Social Statistics, Individual,
Group, and Community based practice
August 2015
Master of Social Work: Social Work
University of Texas Arlington
Social Work Emphasis in Direct Practice, Treatment of Addictive Behaviors,
Group Therapy, Family and Child Therapy, Stress, Crisis, and Coping, Research
• Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society