Carol Franklin

**** *. ***** *** *** A, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222

acf3gv@r.postjobfree.com 317-***-****

Highly-accomplished; quick learner with an impressive hands on knowledge

base encompassing the entire spectrum of mental health counseling, with

special expertise in public speaking, domestic violence, mental health and

substance abuse, regarded by peers and mentors as an overachiever who is

committed to excellence in this field, as demonstrated by outstanding

academic achievement and demonstrate thorough and detailed research

capabilities. Computer competence in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft

Outlook, and Excel

Education

Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and Supervision

Governors State University

Master of Arts in Community Counseling

Argosy University, Chicago, Ill - Graduated in 05/2013

Bachelors of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

Westwood College, Calumet City, Ill - Graduated in 8/2010

Relevant Experience and Employment

Certificates Memberships

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Chi Sigma Iota-(Phi Gamma Sigma) Vice

Misericordia Home 2012 President (11-12)

Certified Mental Health First Aide Black Student Association

Advocate 2011 American Counseling Association

Domestic Violence Certified Advocate 2009 Illinois Counseling Association- Chicago

Division

Documentation and Preparation 2006

Licensed Professional Counselor,

Illinois, 2014

National Certified Counselor, 2014

Developmental Services Alternatives, INC

Residential Director 08/2014 - Present

. Participates in crisis intervention, including verbal and physical

management of dangerous behaviors, as needed, and participates in the

on-call rotation for the programs. Develops new programs to meet

changing needs of program participants and revenue sources.

. Ensures all staff obtain required training, certifications, and

licenses at all times.

. Assesses prospective program participants and participates in

admission decisions and in-take planning.

. Designs and manages individual programming for all program

participants, including treatment plans, clinical assessments, and

transition and discharge plans, with direct participation when needed.

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital

Mental Health Counselor 12/2012-7/2014

. Provides patient care on our General Adult, Child and Adolescent and

Intensive Treatment Units

. Provides treatment services include individual and group counseling,

assessment, and treatment planning

. Provides treatment services for crisis intervention, and education,

psychotherapy

ICI Clinic

Substance Abuse Counselor/Intern 06/2012-5/2013

. Primary task typically consists of designing and managing a

personalized recovery plan for each patient

. Helped patients identify sources of negative behavior and understand

the effects that these behaviors have on loved ones

. Helped these individuals overcome their addictions and become self-

sufficient

Metropolitan Family Services

Domestic Violence Counselor/ Intern 05/2011- 11/2011

. Provides services to children 0-6 and their families who have been

exposed to violence, including media violence, community violence,

domestic violence and abuse/neglect.

. Provides home-based intervention to families formed through adoption

or subsidized guardianship.

. Adjustment, grief/loss resolution, attachment, educational and

emotional issues are addressed through counseling, crisis intervention

and 24-hour on-call assistance.

. Therapeutic respite services and related referrals, psycho-educational

and support groups, workshops and help with securing resources also

are provided.

Bell Outreach Corporation

CEO/ Founder 03/2009-Present

. Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives

and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.

. Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality,

service, and cost-effective management of resources.

. Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or

revenues for the company.

US Navy

Clerical/Administration (Honorable Discharge) 05/2004-06/2005

. Responsible for security-gates and pass checking

. Liable for data entry, issued certificates, and managed military store

duties including but not limited to accountable for stock, inventory

control and invoices

. Conscientious for personnel control and assignment; administrative duties

in assisting with daily planning and accountability

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