Medical Training

Janice L. Lawrence, MA, LPC, NCC 717-***-****

*** ******** ******** ***** • Lititz, PA 17543 ******@***.***

Objective:

To obtain a counseling position in an environment utilizing my clinical experience in mental

health and co-occurring disorders, as well as with interpersonal issues that arise within

families and other relationships.

Profile:

• Hard-working with excellent attention to detail

• Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects

• Utilizes a multifaceted counseling approach for various cultural backgrounds

• Applies a skillful assessment of client needs with appropriate interventions

• Able to offer family therapy and group counseling

Education:

Alvernia University, Reading, Pennsylvania Graduation: May 2012

• M.A. in Counseling: GPA: 4.0/4.0

• Received Graduate Award of Academic Excellence

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

• B.A./Concentration in Pre-Law

• Graduation: May 1982

Main Line Paralegal Institute, Wayne, Pennsylvania

• Diploma awarded in 1979

Professional Experience:

Addiction Therapist December 2013-Present

Rehab After Work, Lancaster, PA

• Treated substance abuse/dependence and co-occurring disorders

• Provided counseling to individuals, groups, and families

• Performed intake, assessment, and referral services

• Developed and implemented comprehensive Treatment Plans

• Continued assessment of clinical issues and progress in treatment

• Prepared discharge documents and aftercare treatment plans

• Facilitated weekly family education groups and DUI training groups

• Prepared letters for various legal entities (attorneys, probation, parole, etc.)

• Provided clinical data to insurance companies to authorize client services

• Maintained insurance and benefit information, including co-pays

Primary Therapist; Clinical Specialist September 2012-December 2013

Retreat at Lancaster County, Ephrata, PA

• Provided individual, group, and family counseling for all age groups

• Conducted psycho-educational and therapeutic groups

• Treated patients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders

• Developed and implemented comprehensive Treatment Plans

• Performed case management duties consistent with role of Primary Therapist

• Consulted with staff Psychiatrists and medical doctors

• Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences

• Organized patient interventions

• Prepared discharge documents and aftercare plans

Therapist/ Master’s Level Intern January 2010-April 2012

T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Lebanon, PA

• Provided individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults

• Treated various mental health and co-occurring disorders

• Maintained and managed a full client caseload

• Attended multiple trainings and supervisions

• Conducted extensive research on the topic, Complicated Grief vs.

Normal Grief, presented at training seminar

• Worked with BHRS to provide school and intensive in-home services

Additional Work Experience:

Case Manager, Personal Injury Litigation, Atlee, Hall, & March 2008-April 2011

Brookhart

8 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Consulted with medical experts on applicable standards of care

• Retained experts to review cases and provide expert reports

• Assisted clients with severe physical disabilities and psychological traumas

• Attended Independent Medical Examinations

• Managed full client caseload from intake through settlement or trial

Paralegal, Healthcare Litigation, Barley, Snyder, Senft 1989-1995

& Cohen

126 E. King St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Worked extensively with insurance companies, defendant doctors and hospitals

• Managed full client caseload from intake through settlement or trial

Licensures and Training Certifications:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) December 2014

National Certified Counselor (NCC) January 2015

BDAP Certificates of Training September 2012-Present

PREPARE/ENRICH Relationship Assessment Certification March 2012

T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services

Protecting Human Research Participants Training Course September 2009

National Institute of Health

Professional Affiliation:

American Counseling Association September 2008-Present

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