Substance Abuse Mental Health
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ANN W. PHILLIPS
Lagrange, Georgia 30240
CAREER PROFILE
Mental Health Therapist/Substance Abuse Therapist with more than 25 years of professional
experience in the delivery of muli-modal treatment programs. Areas of expertise:
Mental Health Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counseling
Vocational Counseling Corrections Clients
Crisis Intervention Case Management
Community Outreach Treatment Planning
Diagnostic Evaluation & Assessment Research & Analysis
Excellent organizational, client management, written and verbal communicative skills. Not only
able to quickly assess client status and initiate immediate action, but also insightful and decisive.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Nationally certified counselor (NCC) National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.
Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC), New Mexico Counseling and
Therapy Practice Board 2008-2012)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) District of Columbia (PRC 13788)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) State of Georgia (LPC 007345)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Counseling Psychologist June 2005 to February 2012
82nd Army Substance Abuse Program
Womack Army Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC
Provide triage, intake interviews, individual and group therapy, case management, liaison with
commanding officers and referral to related clients for the support of soldiers who are self and
command referred for substance abuse and dependency problems.
Clinical Therapist November 2002 to April 2004
Behavioral Interventions, Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Conducted substance abuse and mental health assessments on individuals referred through
multiple sources. Devised and implemented treatment plans. Conducted individual and group
sessions, including the intensive Out-Patients Therapy Program.
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ANN W. PHILLIPS
2111 West Point Road
Lagrange, Georgia 30240
Clinical Counselor April 1999 to November 2002
The University of New Mexico, Health Science Center – University Hospital
Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Albuquerque, NM
Diagnosing, treatment planning, individual therapy, and co-leader of the Intensive Outpatient
Program, that meets three hours per day, three times per week for group therapy. Diverse
population of chemically dependent individuals, most of whom are dually diagnosed.
Substance Abuse Counselor, Self-Employed 1995 to 1997
Leesburg, VA
Independent counselor working on an interim basis with regional rehabilitation and treatment
centers. Specialized in the design and delivery of individual and group counseling programs in
mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Focused efforts in the area of diagnostic
evaluation, treatment planning and delivery, interagency referrals, and crisis intervention.
Assessment Counselor 1984 to 1995
Diagnostic Counselor & Supervising Probation Officer 1972 to 1984
Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Planned and managed the delivery of diagnostic services to evaluate psychiatric, vocational,
substance abuse, physical and psychological needs of court-referred clients. Challenged to
accurately identify treatment requirement, facilitate treatment planning, and initiate referrals to
community-based agencies.
Participated in the planning, development, and management of a newly formed substance
abuse intervention project established in response to growing demand for diagnostic
services and treatment.
Appointed to special project team pioneering the design and implementation of
community outreach programs to ensure the efficient, cost-effective and immediate
access to rehabilitation services.
Managed caseloads of up to 60 clients each month, from initial interview and assessment
through full treatment.
Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with community agencies,
legal authorities, and court officials to facilitate treatment planning and intervention.
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ANN W. PHILLIPS
2111 West Point Road
Lagrange, Georgia 30240
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Analyst, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Programming and Intervention support for NIH-sponsored health care program for children and
youth.
Research Assistant, Massachusetts General Hospital
Data collection, analysis, and reporting for NIH-sponsored and published research study on the
adolescent female.
Counselor (while pursuing MA degree), Woodley House, National Orthopedic &
Rehabilitation Hospital, Offender Rehabilitation Division of D. C. Public Defender Service and
Adams Mill Alcoholism Clinic. Counseled specialized caseloads with a diversity of psychiatric,
psychosexual, physical, and abuse disorders.
EDUCATION
MA, Rehabilitation Counseling, George Washington University, 1972
BA, Psychology, Florida State University, 1969
Clinical Internship, Psychiatric Institute of Washington, 1993
Addictions Counselors Certification Course, Living Free Educational & Training Institute, 1992
Structured Meditation for Separation & Divorce, National Center for Mediation Education, 1991
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Board of Certified Counselors, Inc.
American Counseling Association
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Addiction Professional of North Carolina, since October 30, 2007
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