Licensed Professional Counselor

MAUREEN M. ST. ALMOND, M.Ed., LPC

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El Paso, Texas 79935

915-***-**** Cellular

PROFILE

Highly motivated, responsible Licensed Professional Counselor and

experienced advisor in individual, family, and group counseling.

Development, implementation, and monitoring of various counseling

programs. Instruction, coordination, supervisory, and public relations

skills. Perform responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy. Focused

on excellence in job performance and teamwork to obtain optimal results.

Thrive on new challenges and results-oriented. Excellent interpersonal

relations, communication and organizational skills.

EDUCATION

Master of Education in Education and Counseling

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas

Associate of Arts in Psychology

El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas

LICENSES

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, New Mexico

Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas 15256

Medicaid Provider

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Counselor

01/08 to 05/14

HENNEBURG COUNSELING CENTER El Paso,

Texas

Formulate case management intervention plans and make recommendations for

placement and referral of incarcerated and/or probationary individuals in

substance abuse, anger management, and conduct disorders.

Monitor court orders and diversion agreements for compliance with

provisions with Child Protective Services and other agencies. Formulate

response to non-compliance that may include returning individual to court.

Conduct and score risk assessment interviews to systematically gather

information about a client and family which indicates likelihood of re-

offending, targets areas for change and measures outcomes of interventions;

based upon the criminogenic needs of the client, develop intervention plans

to decrease the risk factors and behaviors and enhance protective factors

and behaviors; update risk assessment documentation as changes are made

and/or at specific times as required.

Conduct one to one, parental, family and/or group counseling sessions;

prepare cases and directs and/or participate in hearings for court

appearances; review and keep all caseload records.

Mediate crises; monitor client behavior; assess and interview each

individual for emotional, eligibility and/or legal needs for program

participation. Conduct chemical dependency screenings, suicide, and mental

screens. Evaluates and determines classification of youth in detention.

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Counseling Coordinator

3/92 to 8/07

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO PROJECT UPWARD BOUND El Paso,

Texas

Development and implementation of a counseling and testing component for

high school aged Upward Bound participants; development and implementation

of academic, career, and personal counseling program.

Provide academic, career and individual counseling to students regarding

academic preparation for college; career advisement, evaluation of

transcripts, administer all testing materials to include Terra Nova Survey

Plus, PLAN, Strong Interest Inventory, Myers Briggs, Self Directed Search,

and SAT/ACT preparation.

Arrange regional college tours, guest presentation, and field trips; refer

students to local agencies when necessary for in-depth counseling; conduct

home visits; setup regular visitations schedule with local high school

counselors and give presentations to encourage and recruit new

participants.

Supervision of all master level counseling interns, in cooperation with the

Department of Educational Psychology and Special Services.

Licensed Professional Counselor

11/98 to 5/99

REYES & ASSOCIATES Truancy Prevention Program YISD

El Paso, Texas

Part-time position; 10 hours weekly; provided family, and individual

counseling; conducted home visits for clients five years to eighteen years

old that were referred to Dr. Reyes for repetitive truancy with the Ysleta

Independent School District.

Responsible for follow-up and referral to local agencies when applicable.

Customized Training Instructor

8/96 to 5/98

EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE El Paso,

Texas

Part-time; contracted by private corporations experiencing downsizing;

conducted training and workshops for employees in life and work planning.

Provided employees with better understanding of skills, aptitude, and

resources available to assist in procuring suitable employment.

Counseling Intern 8/91

to 3/92

EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE El Paso,

Texas

Provided counseling and advising to students in educational/vocational

programs and services; performed student interviews to obtain information

to assist in educational planning and placement.

Collected, organized, and analyzed information using records, tests,

interviews, and professional sources.

Assisted students in understanding and solving social and emotional issues

through individual counseling sessions; assisted with new student

orientation, registration, and workshops.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Site Supervisor, Program for Academic Excellence for Student Athletes

University of Texas at El Paso, 1997-1998

Upsilon Tau Epsilon Chapter Chi Sigma IOTA

Trans-Pecos Counseling Association

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