Mental Health/Co-occuring diagnosis Clinician/Manager

CHRISTOPHER REVELLE, M.A. LCASA,NCC

email: *********@*****.***

**** ************ ***** • Whitsett, NC 27377 • 336-***-**** [C] / 336-***-**** [H]

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in Professional Counseling or Mental Healthcare Administration to successfully utilize my educational training and direct work experience to contribute professional skills and mental health expertise to produce positive outcomes for clients and corporations.

JOB SKILL: 14 years of professional clinical counseling experience/3 years of Healthcare Management/ Administration experience. Certificate of Completion Adult First Aid/CPR.

EDUCATION : Masters of Arts Counseling Psychology concentration in Community Counseling in Sept. 2001

Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 4.0

Bachelor of Arts Political Science concentration in Public Policy in May 1995

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.4 on a scale of 4.0

North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist – June 11, 2015

National Certified Counselor – March 6, 2015

Certificate of Completion – North Carolina Jurisprudence Exam – LPCA – Oct. 14, 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEO Re-Entry Services - Therapist 8/1/2015-Present

Provide individual and group counseling therapy to adult population who are transitioning back into society after release from prison.

Provided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Moral Rconation Therapy for adult population with criminal history and with mental health disorders.

Provided Substance Abuse therapy for adult population diagnosed with substance abuse disorders.

Daymark Recovery Services – ACTT Program – Human Services Clinician 7/2013 – 4/2015

Provided evaluations, assessment, diagnoses for clients with either mental health or substance abuse addictions as mandated by DSM-V Manual.

Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with client with dual diagnosis of DSM-V mental illnesses and substance addiction diagnoses.

Responsible for completing authorizations and reauthorizations on clients through TAR, NCTOPPS, put together and updated PCP treatment plans.

Supervised and managed interns and other ACT staff members in proper protocol and procedures.

Facilitate Psycho-educational group classes targeting developing effective life and coping skills.

Brief/review client cases with staff to strategize and monitor progress of client in therapeutic process.

Biogen Idec, Research Triangle Park, NC- Patients Service Coordinator (Temporary Position) 5/2012 – 10/2012

Responsible for facilitating intake and reviewing client database information to analyze for continued progressive treatment of clients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Crohn’s Disease (CD)

Provided supportive counseling to clients when needed or in crisis management situation.

Provided marketing and resource information to patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn’s Disease.

Educate and instruct client on the product’s Avonex and Tysabri, medicines

Position required selling and marketing products to regular and new clients via telephone.

Piedmont Community Services, Martinsville, VA-Access & Stabilization-Clinical Counselor III-1/2011 – 2/2012

Provided intake evaluations, diagnosis, assessments, of consumers presenting for services and facilitate referrals for appropriate services within the agency.

Provide crisis stabilization, clinical counseling and/or brief therapy to individuals, groups, with dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse addictions as listed in DSM-V Manual.

Facilitate anger management education groups for mandated referrals.

Develop person-centered individual treatment plans that address clients' goals.

Provided supervision and management to staff members regarding authorizations/reauthorizations of client services.

Consult/collaborate with staff psychiatrists, clinicians, nurses, and case workers on client cases.

Family Violence & Rape Crisis Center, Pittsboro, NC Co-Facilitator/ Chatham Hospital (P/T) 10/2009- 1/2011

Co-facilitate psycho-educational classes to adult population charged with domestic violence abuse.

Managed and overseen operations of Peace Program, group members, fiscal operations, new staff members.

Training involves teaching group members positive alternative ways of communicating anger and frustrated feelings with spouse or significant other without the use of verbal or physical abuse.

Instruct group members on various techniques of effective communication based upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Social Cognitive Therapy.

Communicate with court/legal up and individuals within the group for guidance, positive reinforcement, to develop practical ways for positive self-talk and behaviors.

Facilitated recruitment, intake, assessment, evaluations, for admittance into the program.

B & D Behavioral Health Services, Durham, NC Compliance Officer/Auditor 2007 - 2008

To ensure that AP-PP’s are submitting progress notes that address PCP goals, which includes evidenced-based interventions and document appropriate assessments.

To ensure that AP-PP’s progress notes are written in accordance with Medicaid, the LME and B&D’s standards.

Managed and supervised 18 Paraprofessionals and Associate Professionals ensuring services being provided were in line with company policy and protocols.

Collected/tracked database on clients to utilize and implement more effective counseling policies that would obtain stronger results.

Trained and communicated effectively with all Associates to ensure consistency in execution of Company policies.

Managed confidential information & documentation as required by Company policies & local, State & Federal guidelines.

Administered and managed employment practices to comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws.

Triumph Healthcare Inc., Durham, NC / Burlington, NC Professional Psychotherapist 2002 – 2006

Provide intensive clinical psychotherapy to client population diagnosed with behavioral and mental health

illness and teenagers with marijuana dependency.

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theme.

Facilitate intake, evaluation, diagnose of mental health disorder and put together treatment plan and goals.

Collaborate with DSS and CYS to evaluate client’s progress.

Provided both outpatient and in-home therapy to clients.

Collected and researched client data to provide information for effecting counseling policies.

Durham Center of Mental Health, Durham, NC Mental Health Clinician 2002 – 2003

Provided intensive clinical counseling/case management to clients with DSM-V diagnosed of mental health and substance abuse addictions. Facilitate intakes, assessments, and formulated treatment plan and goals.

Conducted crisis counseling therapy to clients on an emergency basis.

Contacted and networked with other social service agencies to link clients with resources that could meet their

social and physical needs.

Bethel College of Indiana – Mishawaka, IN (Internship) Clinical Counselor 09/00-09/01

CERTIFICATIONS: National Certified Counselor, 203000079629132CPR First Aid

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Email, Access, High computer literacy.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST / OPEN TO TRAVEL AND RELOCATION

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