Personal summary
Neysa C. Rhodes, MA. LPC(IL), LPCA(NC)
Clinical Interviewer/Evaluator
I am a self-motivated, disciplined individual who can work independently or with teams. I enjoy providing counseling services to all age groups and populations . I have extensive experience with the military community as a military spouse, volunteer, and counselor.
Walden University March 2013-Present
PH.D Candidate specializing in Forensic Psychology Bowie State February 2009-Decemeber 2010
Masters of in Counseling Psychology
University of Phoenix March 2004- July 2008
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice
Behavioral
Assessments
Solution Focused CBT
Instruction/Education Evaluations Substance Abuse
Magellan Behavioral Health Group-Chevy Chase, MD
Clinical Interviewer/Evaluator March 2014-Present
Conduct clinical interviews for potential clinicians to provide services to military personnel, military families, and military children. Assessing their clinical, problem resolution, and teaching skills.
Duties:
Provide detailed descriptions of positions available.
Provide in depth description of the MFLC program.
Conduct clinical interview assessing experience and skills of potential clinicians.
Create a written report of the interview providing recommendations for job placement.
Magellan Behavioral Health Group-Chevy Chase, MD
Military Family Life Counselor September 2013-Present Providing non-medical brief solution focused counseling to military personnel, military families, and military children. Assisting the military personnel, families, and children in obtaining additional resources to address the unique issues associated with the military lifestyle. Provide individual and group services and psychoeducational classes on a variety of mental health issues. Services are provided in a variety of settings to include; child development centers, family, couples, and individual.
Duties:
Brief solution focused problem solving counseling.
Provide linkage services to community resources.
Provide psychoeducational presentations on a variety of mental health issues.
Conduct program briefings to large and small audiences.
Conduct individual, group, and couples counseling sessions. Career history
Academic
Areas of expertise
Department of the Navy- Okinawa, Japan
Substance Abuse Counselor February 2009-June 2011
The Navy provided substance abuse counseling and treatment to the military members stations in Okinawa, Japan. My role is to conduct assessments, diagnose, and create treatment plans for the clients either referred to the facility by the command or other sources.
Duties:
Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations.
Create treatment and relapse prevention plans.
Maintain case management.
Provide intensive and outpatient treatment to clients with substance abuse disorders.
Conduct psychoeducational presentations to raise awareness of issues related to substance use.
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
Behavioral Health
Solution Focused.
Proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Provide Instruction on mental health topics.
Conduct pre-treatment screenings.
Utilize motivational interviewing skills to facilitate client change.
Excellent experience in written and verbal communication.
Proficient computer program skills.
Are available upon request.
Personal
Self motivating
Independent
Proficient in Word processing, Power Point, Internet Based Programs 110 Tucker Creek Lane
Tel: 252-***-****
Mobile: 252-***-****
Email: acrf4r@r.postjobfree.com
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