Doretha J. Myers

** ****** ****

Atoka, TN *****

901-***-****/910-***-****

acbwyw@r.postjobfree.com

Qualified licensed clinical social worker and licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor that has twenty years of experience working in the area of mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice system and domestic violence; interested in working within the field of Adult Mental Health primarily with veterans and/or active duty service members full time or part time teaching in the area of counseling psychology, sociology, criminology or social work.

Education

Argosy University, Online Program, Phoenix, AZ, 2007 to present

EdD Student, Counseling Psychology, completed 50 hours, dissertation in progress

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Valdosta State University, 1997

Master of Science in Sociology with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy

Wayland Baptist University, 1993

Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Employment and Training

Department of the Army, Army Substance Abuse Program, Fort Wainwright, AK

September 2012 to present, 40 hours per week, Supervisor: Brian Gordon, PsyD, Interim Clinical Program Manager, 1060 Gaffney Road, Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703, Phone: 907-***-****

Position: Supervisory Clinical Social Worker (GS-12; Step 4)

• Conduct bio-psychosocial evaluations and analyze clinical assessments of patients who suffer from substance abuse.

• Provide psychological assessments, and knowledge of psychodynamics, psychopathology, human growth and development, statistics, substance abuse treatment techniques and biological-neurological bases of addiction.

• Oversee a professional counseling staff in their performance of a comprehensive rehabilitation and treatment program designed to treat alcohol and drug abuse.

• Supervise therapy and monitor treatment being accomplished by counselors.

• Plan and schedule ongoing work to be accomplished by subordinates.

• Interview candidates for positions in the unit and develop performance standards.

Midsouth Health Systems, West Memphis, AR, February, 2011 to September, 2012

Position: Therapist/Clinical Social Worker (Work location: East Arkansas Family Health Clinic, West Memphis, AR), Supervisor: D. Lynn Fernon, Clinical Program Manager,

905 7th N. Street, West Memphis, AR, 72301, 870-***-****

• Conducted comprehensive mental health evaluations of patients in a community health care clinic.

• Provided clinical and counseling services to patients with multiple illnesses and disabilities to determine the nature and scope of the problems.

• Developed psychotherapeutic and behavioral techniques to assist patients in adjusting to chronic mental and physical illnesses and making changes in lifestyle choices.

• Performed therapeutic interventions for patients to lessen impact of acute, chronic and/or terminal illness (HIV, AIDS, and Cancer) or injury.

• Formulated concise treatment plans with objective behavioral outcome measures with aim of prevention and wellness of the patients.

• Provided emergency treatment for patients in emotional or situational crisis.

• Documented case findings, diagnosis and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

• Arranged for required services with other provider and outside resources as needed.

• Conducted peer reviews of case records.

DeVry University, Wooddale, IL, January, 2011-July 2011, teaching online 8 week accelerated sociology course. (Point of Contact is no longer available)

Family in transition due to military; July 2010 to January 2011-intermittent online employment.

Veterans Administration Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) Menlo Park Division, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, 650-***-**** ext. 22999, James Brennan, Clinical Program Manager, (no longer in this position) 40 hours per week, February 2009 to July 2010

Position: Clinical Social Worker (Clinical Case Management; GS-12, Step 2)

• Developed, implemented, and assessed the benefits of a behaviorally-oriented program of psychosocial rehabilitation, intensive case management, and community-based treatment for chronic mentally ill veterans living in the Menlo Park, California area.

• Participated in specialized treatment services provided in various community settings, including veteran’s homes, day programs, residential care homes, contract nursing homes, and various other community locations.

• Provided intensive case management services to assigned veterans and significant others, consistent with the goals and methods of MHICM and the VA Mental Health Initiative and with all relevant Medical Center policies and procedures.

• Conducted assertive outreach, individualized treatment planning, multidimensional orientation, and intensive delivery of services.

• Had frequent, direct contact with consumers and provided therapy and support.

• Participated in team staffing regarding member selection, determination of treatment plans and goals, progress evaluation, discharge planning, and after care.

• Worked assertively and consistently with inpatient teams to assure continuity of care by providing consultation regarding clinical needs, treatment plans, and case management services for assigned members.

• Worked with other clinical programs and product lines that share in the care of assigned MHICM members, including but not limited to each product line and Rehabilitation Care Program.

• Involved in readmission for ongoing care and treatment and completed clinical documentation according to the MHICM and Medical Center standards for assessments, evaluations, progress notes, clinical progress reports, and Recovery Plan worksheets.

• Participated in the supervision and training of Social Workers, Social Work Associates, volunteers, and students; participating in orientation, training and staff development, and professional development for individuals and self-growth.

Family in transition due to military from July 2008 to February 2009

Cumberland County Mental Health Center, Juvenile Court Outreach, 711 Executive Place

Fayetteville, NC 28302, 40 – 50 hours per week, August 2006 – July 2008, Judith Hill, Clinical Social Work Manager, 910-***-**** (Program closed September 2011)

Position: Clinical Social Worker

• Provided individual, group and family counseling to seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.

• Provided high-risk intervention as well as crisis intervention within home environment and maintained clinical records and other documentation.

• Conducted diagnostic assessments and evaluations to include parenting assessments, case management, case support and assertive outreach

• Conducted weekly anger management groups to teens/adolescents mandated by juvenile court system

Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 8 to 10 hours per week July 2005 – July 2008, Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Adu-Mireku, Chair, Sociology Department, 910-***-****

Position: Adjunct Professor

• Lecturing/teaching Sociology and Criminology 8 week accelerated classes to Bachelor level students

Carolina Coast Community College 4 to 6 hours per week, January – May 2007

1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC, Program Coordinator: Leigh Beam, 919-***-****

• Lecturing/teaching Sociology course to undergraduate level students

Fayetteville Technical Community College, 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC

Course scheduling coordinator: Ms Anne Greene, 910-***-****

Position: Adjunct Professor 4 to 8 hours per week March 2003 – May 2007

• Lecturing/teaching Sociology course to undergraduate level students.

Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374 4 hours per week August – December 2004, Program Coordinator: Pamela Bradley, 910-***-****

• Lecturing/teaching accelerated Sociology course to junior and senior high students

Veterans Administration Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, 910-***-****

Fayetteville, NC 24 hour per week August 2005- May 2006

Position: Master of Social Work Intern

• Assigned to Psychiatric Inpatient unit

• Provided assessments and discharge planning for veterans (patients)

• Primarily worked with dually diagnosed veterans (patients) who were having difficulty with substance abuse and mental illness.

• Assisted with placement in skilled nursing homes, independent living and hospice.

CARE Center Domestic Violence Program, 1225 Ramsey Street, 910-***-****

Fayetteville, NC 16 hours per week August 2004-May 2005

Position: Master of Social Work Intern

• Conducted intake assessments on victims of domestic violence

• Examined family and social relationships

• Conducted intake assessments of perpetrators of domestic violence

• Conducted group and individual sessions with victims and perpetrators

• Attended and participated in community meetings related to Domestic Violence

• Worked closely with Family Court and Probation Department.

Cumberland County Mental Health, Child & Youth Services (Home Based Services)

Fayetteville, NC 40 hours per week July 2001-August 2004

Position: Human Services Clinical Counselor

• Provided individual, group and family counseling to seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.

• Provided high-risk intervention as well as crisis intervention within home environment and maintained clinical records and other documentation.

• Conducted diagnostic assessments and evaluations to include parenting assessments, case management, case support and assertive outreach

• Conducted a divorce group twice monthly with children ages 6 to 12 at Cumberland County Family Court.

• Attended bi-weekly treatment team meetings where I presented information on client regarding a need for a higher level of treatment. During these presentations I had to identify and discuss the client’s progress or lack of progress and justify a need for out-of-home placement if that is what the client needed.

• Attended monthly treatment team meetings at the Department of Social Services and presented information about client’s progress or a need for high level of care.

• Maintained a caseload of at least 15 clients.

Temporary employment from February 2001 to July 2001 – family in transition due to military

Turning Point Hospital, 319 Bypass Highway, Moultrie, GA 31768, Clinical Supervisor: Dr. Michael Wager, 229-***-****, 40 hours per week June 1998-February 2001

Position: Counselor/Therapist

Turning Point Hospital provides inpatient mental health and substance abuse services to adults. The goal is to provide comprehensive mental health, prevention and treatment of substance abuse. The facility has a 50-bed capacity and offers 24 hour a day treatment for the Southern Region of Georgia.

• Managed a diverse caseload of Axis I and Axis II disorders.

• Facilitated seminars, briefings and group interventions

• Conducted 3 groups daily to assist clients with substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anxiety disorders, suicidal ideations, grief and bereavement.

• Provided immediate crisis intervention.

• Co-facilitated large organized briefings for relapse prevention and stress management

• Conducted marriage and family therapy for clients during weekend visiting hours with family members.

• Maintained a steady caseload of at least 12 to 15 clients

Spectrum Health Services, P. O. Box 331, Homerville State Prison (Duty Location)

Homerville, GA 40 hours per week December 1994-June 1998

Position: Academy Counselor

• Assessed and evaluated inmates needs

• Formulated treatment plans, facilitated class and group sessions.

• Maintained clinical and institutional records

• Participated in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, case reviews and conferences

• Served as a role model for inmates

• Monitored and facilitated 12-step fellowship groups and served as a member of the therapeutic community committee.

• Maintained a steady caseload of at least 25 to 30 clients/inmates.

Intermittent temporary employment – Family in transition - October 1993 to December 1994

YMCA Outreach Services

Honolulu, HI 40 hours per week June 1993-October 1993

Position: Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor

• Provided moderate to high-intensity substance abuse treatment to students in grades 9-12 with substance abuse, family school, legal and interpersonal problems

• Maintained a minimum caseload of 15 clients, identified and assessed client’s problems and developed appropriate treatment plans.

• Regularly reviewed the progress of clients and revised treatment plans.

• Provided in-school sessions to youth in the program and provided aftercare services to all youth completing treatment phases.

• Co-facilitated group therapy with other counselors providing crisis intervention and prevention counseling.

Waianae Coast Community Mental Health

Waianae, HI 40 hours per week March 1993-June 1993

Position: Case Manager

• Provided case management services, supportive counseling and social skills training on a regular basis to individuals and families presenting a variety of psychological, physical and environmental problems.

• Participated as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.

• Participated with other service providers to accomplish joint service planning and to facilitate the provision of services to individuals and families with multiple needs.

U.S. Army – Medical Company A & C, Tripler Army Medical Center

Honolulu, HI 50 hours per week January 1988-June 1992

Position: Patient Administration Specialist

• Assisted in the supervision of 4 military personnel and 2 civilians

• Responsible for maintenance of (40,000) forty thousand outpatient records

• Responsible for the release of medical information requested for subpoenas, insurance claims, and workers’ compensation claims for further medical care or for patient use.

• Admission and disposition of patients, initiated medical records, preparation of necessary documents and forms, collected valuables from patients, compiled data for preparation of admissions and disposition reports.

• Prepared appropriate forms or letters and performed necessary administrative duties to evacuate or transfer patients to other medical facilities.

• Completed forms and reports and performed tasks regarding disposition of personal effects, or other specific duties.

• Computed various charges for pay patients.

• Accounted for the safe guard of funds received for deposits in medical services account.

• Performed administrative actions involving third party liability.

Professional Affiliations and Special Training

Member of the National Association of Social Workers

Numerous Trainings in Psychopharmacology, Therapeutic Community, Core Functions of Substance Abuse, Dual Disorders, Multi-Problem Families, Crisis Prevention and Intervention Treatment Approaches, Ethical Dilemmas/Dual Relationships and Responses to Family Violence, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Cognitive Processing Therapy with special emphasis on treatment intervention for PTSD, traumatic brain injury and other trauma related disorders.

Licensure: Licensed Certified Social Worker, AR

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, AR

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