Frank A. Rattray, LPC,NCE

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Mandeville, LA 70448

504-***-****/ fax 985-***-****

Education:

Southern University at New Orleans, BA Psychology

Capella University, Master’s Degrees in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Counseling

Capella University, Doctoral Program in Psychology

Retired Military/Mental Health Counselor (1980-1986)/ Inspector (1986-1999)

Experience:

Southeast Community Health Systems June 2019- Present

Employed as the SUD and Behavioral Health Therapist. Responsibilities for conducting individual and group sessions for SUD and Behavioral health for children and adults. Responsible for conducting educational groups at two schools in the Tangipahoa Parish school district for treatment and prevention of substance abuse. Experience in several different treatment modalities that provides a holistic approach to mental health treatment and prevention.

Integrity Behavioral Management Jan 2019 – June 2019

Employed as the Program Manager of the Addiction Treatment IOP. Responsibilities included development of the IOP program, developing the program guide and treatment plan, finalizing insurance authorizations, assessments, marketeering, community liaison and Program Trainer for intern students.

Lifeline/MMO/ Harmony Center July 2018 – Dec. 2018

Employed as the Addiction Therapist; Responsibilities include Insurance authorizations, recertification, groups, and individual sessions. Responsible for all UA’s along with discharge planning and referrals.

Odyssey House Louisiana May 2018- July 2018

Employed as the PLPC, Mental Health Therapist; Responsibilities include conducting group, individual and family sessions, addiction counseling and case management.

Choices of Louisiana Oct 2017 – Feb. 2018

Conducted individual and group counseling for clients accepted into the MAT treatment program. Clients come from diverse backgrounds, such as mandated from the courts or family services or voluntary for life change solutions.

Community Care Hospital May 2017- Oct 2017

Employed as the PLPC, Mental Health Therapist; Responsibilities include conducting group, individual and family sessions, addiction counseling and case management. Responsible for providing the psychiatrist with information and research on each client assigned to me.

Choice Behavioral and Wellness March 2017- present

Employed as the mental health professional assigned to conduct PSA and CSATs along with crisis counseling in the community. Psycho-educational, family, individual and group counseling sessions with clients and their support system.

Addiction Recovery Resources (Internship) May 2016- Dec. 2016

Practicum and Internship site for completion of my Master’s Degree. Conducted individual and group counseling for clients accepted into treatment. Clients came from diverse backgrounds, such as mandated from the courts or family services or voluntary for life change.

Seaside Behavioral Hospital May 2015-Aug.2016

Employed as a Mental Health Tech Supervisor: Responsible for training of all new hires, conducting substance abuse groups and intake assessments. Assigned to medical records department to assist in ensuring client records are complete.

Baton Rouge Behavioral hospital Jun.2014- May 2015

Employed as the assistant substance abuse counselor for their detox unit. Responsible for conducting substance abuse groups and PSA’s for inpatients. Responsible for coordinating and developing discharge plans and placement for clients.

Methodist Home for Children June 2013-May 2015

Employed as a Mentor for young men in state custody; Responsibilities included but not limited to teaching math and history, conducting substance abuse groups and weekend activity manager.

Tire Kingdom Oct. 2012- June. 2013

Employed as the store manager; responsible for the entire operation of the store. This included the hiring, firing, budget, P&L monthly report, employees counseling and motivation, marketing and customer service.

Wal-Mart Store # 553 Nov. 2010- Oct.Oct.2012

Hired as the department manager of the Tire and Lube. Supervised and trained six full time and seven part-time associates. Additional duties included the maintaining of sales and merchandising.

Neurological Rehabilitation Center Aug. 2008-Jan.2010

Assigned as the educational counselor; teaching coping strategies to Traumatic Brain Injury clients and their families. Conducted support groups for family members of clients. Developed individual exercising initiative, judgment strategies, problem solving, and proactive decision making

Metro-CCP/ Louisiana Spirit Sept. 2006-Aug.2008

Employed as the Community Cultural Liaison for St. Bernard and Plaquemine Parishes’ outreach teams. Responsible for developing and maintaining a positive relationship with local, state and federal officials in order to secure funding for the recovery process within the parish. Assisted in the analysis of services to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the distribution of aid throughout the parish.

New Direction’s Inc. May-2004-Sept. 2006

Sexual Offender Counselor for young men in the OYD and OCS custody. I was required to conduct substance abuse counseling and high risk awareness groups. I also performed the duties of the part-time weekend activities coordinator. In this position I developed activities and made contacts within the community that would enhance appropriate social interactions and self-esteem for the young men we served.

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