Regina Midgett, LPC

*** ****** ***, **********, ** 28412 910-***-**** acrujg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position in the field of mental health as a licensed professional counselor with a progressive agency or facility that deals with various types of issues of psychiatric disorders with children, adolescents and/or through maturity.

PROFILE

Motivated, personable professional with a successful total of 17 years of experience assisting clients as a counselor to achieve real, positive change in their lives. Working with children, adolescents and adults to assist in managing symptoms of behavioral and emotional disorders. Four years ago, I joined a private practice in Wilmington, NC. I have also worked as an adjunct instructor for over a year at Cape Fear Community College. Prior to moving to North Carolina, I worked at a residential psychiatric facility for three years, and a community mental health agency for eight years while working part time as an adjunct instructor for seven years. Flexible and versatile- able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised, competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

EDUCATION

MS MAY 1996 TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY- NASHVILLE, TN

Major: Psychology: Guidance and Counseling

BS DECEMBER 1992 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA-FLORENCE, AL

Major: Theatre Minor: English

AA JUNE 1989 NORTHWEST ALABAMA JUNIOR COLLEGE- PHIL CAMPBELL, AL

Major: Pre-Secondary Education, June1989

SPECIALIZATION

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma, Grief, Behavior Disorders, Anger and Impulse Control Skill, Listening, Conflict Resolution and Communication skills; ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Bipolar, Autism, and various other diagnoses.

Family Therapy -Couples Counseling

Adult Psychotherapy: Parenting skills, Stress Management, Anger Management, CBT, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and various other psychological issues issues.

Worked closely with DSS to assist with children in custody dealing with abuse issues, trauma history, in foster care.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Lead Peer Review Meetings at the Clinton Office of Family Works Psychological Center- reviewing Medicaid charts to ensure regulatory compliance, quality content and that appropriate process measures are performed and educating the staff accordingly.

Teach Cognitive Behavior Therapy to new employees during monthly training while at Millcreek of Pontotoc.

Interview potential psychiatric assistants for employment while at Millcreek.

Supervise master level interns working toward degree at Millcreek, as well as supervise co-workers at Millcreek and Region II toward getting LPC to provide advice, support, leadership and supervision to assist them in making correct decisions and to function ethically and professionally in their therapeutic processes

ACCREDITATION

Licensed Professional Counselor, State of North Carolina; September 11, 2009; License #7558

Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Mississippi; November 26, 2002; License #964

Member of American Counseling Association 10+ years

LIABILITY INSURANCE

HPSO Policy #: 0429595362-8 Policy Period: 02/27/15 – 02/27/16

EXPERIENCE

LPC-THERAPIST FAMILY WORKS PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTER JULY 2011-PRESENT

2002 Eastwood Rd, Ste. 305, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-***-****

603 Beaman St., Ste. 301, Clinton, NC 28328 910-***-****

Clinical Director- Dr. Guy Kashgarian 910-***-**** acrujg@r.postjobfree.com

Function as a Licensed Professional with adults, couples, families, children and adolescents in a private practice with various diagnoses. Worked in both sites- Wilmington and Clinton offices. Perform Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, develop treatment plans and provide therapy to assist clients in reaching their goals and improving daily functioning.

Contracted LMEs: Trillium, Sandhills and Eastpointe

Contracted Insurance Panels: Medicaid, Aetna, Arcadian, BCBS, Cardinal, Coventry, Magellan, Medcost, PBH, Tri-Care, MHN; In process of United Healthcare

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUGUST 2014-PRESENT

411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Supervisor: Greg Arey- Department Chair of Social Sciences 910- 362-7274 acrujg@r.postjobfree.com

Teaching General Psychology and Human Growth and Development Classes. Developing syllabus, exams, and classroom activities and lead challenging discussions with relevant information. Supervise students, encourage participation and interest in the field of Psychology. Promote learning and facilitate student academic choices and career oriented goals toward improving their self-worth while encouraging their hopes and dreams for the future.

THERAPIST MILLCREEK OF PONTOTOC PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL FACILITY APRIL 2008- JULY 2011

1814 Hwy 15 N, Pontotoc, MS 38863 662-***-****

Clinical Director: Steve Lancaster; Psychiatrist: Dr. Anthony Jackson

Functioning as a Licensed Professional Counselor with children and adolescents, families and their guardians such as DHS. Provided individual, group and family counseling as well as crisis intervention. Utilized techniques such as CBT, play therapy and other therapeutic processes to effectively treat severe emotional and behavior disorders.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER 2003-DECEMBER 2010

2176 South Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804 662-***-****

Supervisor: Dr. Jan R. Bunch

Teaching General Psychology and Human Growth and Development Classes

SUPPORT THERAPIST NORTHEAST MENTAL HEALTH – REGION III AUGUST 2000-APRIL 2008

2434 S Eason Boulevard, Tupelo, MS 38804 662-***-****

Supervisor: Kelly Burrow

Functioning as a Licensed Professional Counselor in school and home settings with children and adolescents and their families in group, individual and family therapy. Develop and implement treatment plans, functional behavioral assessments, and supervise teachers in implementing these plans in the classroom. Provide crisis intervention with families, clients and teachers as needed. Provide counseling services for an integrative range of clients- behavioral problems, ADHD, ODD, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression PTSD, autism, adolescent offenders and clients with many other various diagnoses using cognitive behavioral based therapy, play therapy and other therapeutic techniques.

THERPIST PSYCHIATRIC SOLUTIONS, INC- SEASONS PARTIAL HOPSITALIZATION PROGRAM NOVEMBER 1999- JUNE 2000

Cooperate Headquarters: 310 25th Ave N. Suite 209, Nashville TN 37203 407-***-****

Onsite Facility: Riverbend Center for Mental Health, 635 W College St. Florence, Al, 35630 256-***-****

Supervisor: Jo Wood, RN

Functioning as a therapist to seriously mentally ill adults in a Medicaid based program designed to help clients maintain daily functioning on an outpatient basis. Led three support groups daily for a maximum of eight SMI clients in a 30-day treatment program, as well as provide individual therapy and family therapy. Conduct psychosocial assessment, write treatment plans, and administer testing requested by the referring physician. Client base consisted of seriously mentally ill adults with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar, major depression, schizoid affective disorder, borderline personality disorders and dual diagnosis including alcohol or drug issue. Many had past sexual abuse and/or rape histories and a few had offender histories as well. Focused on teaching clients to function in society using boundaries and daily living skills in group therapy sessions, as well as assisted clients in working through own personal issues in individual therapy sessions.

THERPIST MANTACHIE CLINIC JULY 1998-SEPTEMBER 1999

PO Box 40, Mantachie MS 38855 662-***-****

Supervisor: Linda Chidester, MD

Functioned as a therapist to clients from children to adults with clinic’s main focus on sexual abuse, but other issues including physical abuse, emotional abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, borderline personality and many other issues concerning mental health. Participated in training at Children’s Advocacy Center to learn to administer Forensic Interviewing w/children who have been sexually abused. Utilized this concept in interviewing children who allegedly had been abused and assisted children in dealing with trauma of child abuse through therapeutic techniques. Worked with adolescent offenders to teach more appropriate behaviors and consequences using CBT and other therapy techniques. Provided individual, family, and group therapy. Taught educational skills to parents of children with ADHD and/or behavioral problems in parenting classes. Administered and evaluated psychological assessments that included diagnoses such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, intellectual deficiency and a variety of other areas under the supervision of a Licensed Psychologist.

REFERENCES

Tammy Enis, LCSW DHS Supervisor acrujg@r.postjobfree.com 662-***-****

Jeanne Mills, MA, LPA Co-Worker acrujg@r.postjobfree.com 919-***-****

Sarah Heinz Co-Worker acrujg@r.postjobfree.com 765-***-****

Sharon Mumford, MSW, LCSW Co-Worker acrujg@r.postjobfree.com

910-***-****

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