Therapist/Youth and Family Program Specialist
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Choctaw, OK *****
maggy.wilson54@gmai
l.com
Margaret Wilson, LADC-c
Education 1997 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
M.Ed., Counseling & Psychology
1976 Texas A&M
University Corpus Christi, TX
B.A., Psychology
Experience May 2014 - present NAIC, (Norman Alcohol
Information Center)
Norman, OK
Therapist/Youth and Family Program Specialist
Provides individual counseling for chemically
dependent and co-occurring clients in an outpatient
substance abuse program.
Facilitates cognitive-behavioral substance abuse
groups and individuals.
Performs mental health/substance abuse assessments,
treatment plans and makes appropriate diagnoses and
recommendations to aid in client treatment.
Represents agency in Juvenile Drug Court staffing
and Program.
Represents agency at schools and in the community.
Works with a multidisciplinary team of mental
health professionals, case managers, medical
personnel, social workers, and corrections officers
to round out offender treatment services.
Sets boundaries with clients by enforcing program
rules and policies daily.
Provides reports in a timely manner for DHS clients
and offender programs.
May 2001-May 2004 Tri City Youth and
Family
Choctaw, Oklahoma
Therapist
Provided individual and family counseling for
at-risk youth, adults & their families in an
outpatient setting.
Performed case management for homeless and
substance dependent populations.
Made referrals to community agencies based on
client needs.
Worked with a multidisciplinary team of mental
health professionals, case managers, medical
personnel, social workers, and corrections officers
to round out offender treatment services.
Set boundaries with clients by enforcing program
rules and policies daily.
Prepared reports in a timely manner for probation
and parole and community sentencing to foster
collaborative relationships for the clients
benefit.
2000-2001 Brandon Center
Denver, CO
Residential Case Manager and Counselor
Worked as a case manager and counselor in a 90 bed
domestic violence/homeless shelter for women and
children.
Individual counseling and case management plan
implementation for female clients and their
children.
Conducted primary intakes for new clients.
Connected clients to community resources through
referrals.
Provided emotional support to clients through
active listening.
Used critical thinking and problem-solving skills
to help clients to adjust to shelter life.
Maintained clients' files for funding purposes
Answered crisis hotline, used crisis intervention
skills to assess callers' needs.
Provided training for new employees, supervised
volunteers, and conducted on-site tours.
1997-2004 Hospital Shared Services/ part
time and full time work
Denver, Colorado
Case Manager, Individual, & Group Therapist, Mental
Health Tech
Worked as a therapist doing individual, group, and
family counseling for MHCD Denver.
Worked as a Mental Health Tech at Group homes for
chronically, severely mentally ill clients in a 24
hour capacity. Gave the patients their medications,
led groups, assisted in crisis control. Alerted
crisis team when needed to provide safe and
effective care.
Worked as a case manager with homeless clients in
the Denver metropolis to provide linkage to
programs and housing.
1995-1997 High Pointe
Oklahoma City, OK
Mental Health Technician
Ran therapeutic milieu for at-risk children aged
3-17 on overnight shifts.
Utilized crisis intervention techniques to
de-escalate children in crisis, including
behavioral and physical interventions.
Offered emotional support to children through
active listening.
Used critical thinking and problem-solving skills
to help children adjust to residential life.
Assisted children at bedtimes and throughout the
overnight shift with staying and feeling safe.
Provided children with socialization by assisting
with wake-ups and completing morning routines
before school.
Facilitated rehabilitation groups for clients.
Met regularly with the children's treatment teams
to ensure the quality and accuracy of my delivery
of services.
Skills Currently under supervision for LADC licensure.
Proven organizational and communication skills with
clients and colleagues
Readily able to work independently or as part of a
team to achieve goals that require multi-tasking.
Holistic approach to counseling
References furnished upon request
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