Certified Substance abuse and mental health counseor

WILLIAM "LEIGH" MITCHELL

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Kailua, HI 96734

Cell: 808-***-**** ***********@***.***

PROFILE

An inspiring Counselor dedicated to educational growth and success;

apply imaginative and flexible approaches to counseling methods and

positive reinforcement skills while inspiring individuals, families,

and community members encouraging their creativity, participation and

enjoyment leading to more fulfilling lives.

Create an atmosphere conducive to enriching and challenging

experiences:

* Modify counseling approaches to accommodate varied cultural

diversity and learning styles

* Employ appropriate strategies to produce desired outcomes

* Keep current by applying best practices though ongoing continuing

education and personal growth

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

SALEM-KEIZER SCHOOL DISTRICT - Salem, OR

2013 - 2014 Instructional Assistant

. Instructional support personnel in various special educational

classrooms, especially emotional growth classrooms

HINA MAUKA; TEEN CARE, KAILUA, HI

2008 - 2011

Outreach Counselor

Under the administrative supervision of the Director of

Adolescent Programs, the clinical supervision of the Supervising

Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director, and the operational

control of a school principal, provided direct services for chemical

abuse/dependency to the adolescent population at the local middle

school.

. Duties required screening, assessments, treatment planning,

group and individual counseling, case management, prevention

education, crisis counseling, discharge planning, continuing

peer treatment, and relapse preventions

COMPASS HEALTH CARE, TUCSON, AZ

2003 - 2005

Behavioral Health Technician

Facilitated groups of 15-30 adults focused on exploration of

recovery from alcohol and drug addiction as well as mental illness.

* Conducted admission assessments to determine treatment options /

plans, also participating in discharge planning, addressing self

confidence, appropriate social interaction and coping with

stress and change.

YMCA AND CLARK HATCH FITNESS SYSTEMS, METRO-PHOENIX;

RESULTS PERSONAL TRAINING, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA; SELF-EMPLOYED

Personal Trainer 1982 - current

Built a loyal customer base through reputation / referrals,

tailoring programs based on clients' diverse, individual needs

including health and flexibility challenges as client ages.

. Worked collaboratively with clients, assessing needs and discussing

goals to establish time commitment and develop a workable schedule.

* Focused on functional fitness, core stability and flexibility,

combining use of the full range of fitness equipment with health-

oriented, active lifestyle including nutrition counseling to

meet special needs.

EDUCATION

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN

2014

M.F.T. Licensure Program (9 credits)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Hawaii Campus

2008

M.A. Teacher Education Program (10 credits)

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ

1988

B.S. - Therapeutic Recreation

Provide treatment services and recreation services to persons with

illnesses or disabling conditions; restore, remediate or rehabilitate

individuals in order to improve functioning and independence as well

as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability - promote

health and well-being.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Group Counseling and Facilitation Skills

. Critical Thinking for Substance Abuse Counselors

. Ethical Standards for Substance Abuse Counselors

. MATRS Treatment Planning

. Honoring Diversity

. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

. Using the ADAD: How to administer and interpret the ADAD

. Working with the Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered Clients

. Confidentiality and Privacy for Substance Abuse Programs: How to

Comply with

CFR 42 and HIPAA

. Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting

. Grief

. Domestic Violence Among Teens

. Children of Alcoholics

. Searching for Identity Adolescent Development

. Civil Rights and Responsibilities and Client Centered Treatment

. Cultural Competency

. Terminating Treatment

. Transtheoretical Model and Stages of Change

. Adolescent Girls and Self-Image

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