MICHAEL R. MITCHELL, PhD, LMFT, SAP, BCPC

P.O. Box 487 Decatur, GA 30031

404-***-****

acursj@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Mental Health/Social Services Program Director/Education

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experience in multifaceted aspects of a Counseling and Human Service business has given me practical experience in program development as well as the personal, and professional development of people; including: adult, adolescent and Family Counseling. My interpersonal skills allow me to manage others in ways that motivate a sense of respect and trust, particularly when handling sensitive issues.

CAREER OVERVIEW/EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GRADY HEALTH SYSTEM, Atlanta, GA 12/2010-Present

Sr. Licensed Mental Health Clinician Coordinator: In-patient crisis intervention assessment and evaluation of clients/consumers requiring stabilization due to high risk factors such as those who are homicidal, suicidal or exhibit life-threatening behaviors; determines necessity for involuntary commitment. Completes assessments to develop individualized behavioral treatment plans with consumers to enhance, meet or restore a patient's/clients/consumers functioning capacity. Facilitate discharge planning for dual diagnosed adult mental health and substance abuse consumers. Develops or participates in case management/care with interdisciplinary teams. Emergency Room Triage Psychiatric Evaluation and Assessments.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA Winter-Spring 2011

Adjunct Professor of Community Counseling: Taught Graduate Course in Counseling Skills to students enrolled in the Masters of Arts in Community Counseling/Psychology Program.

CITY OF ATLANTA/DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Atlanta, GA 5/00 - 06/10

Psychological Services Specialist/Sr. Court Evaluator: Perform mental health evaluations/assessments in a proficient manner. Observe, assess and coordinate placement of special needs inmates and detainees within the correctional setting. Conduct rounds and document pertinent information on inmate charts. Perform court ordered competency for trial assessments. Assist in the development of procedures for diversion of mentally ill/substance abusing inmates. Supervise Interns and students. Community advocate and community liaison for the Community Court; Metro Atlanta HIV Health Services Planning Council.

MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, Alpharetta, GA 3/98 - 4/00

Care Manager: Provide member assistance with Mental Health and Substance Abuse; conduct utilization review, referral, assessments and quality assurance monitoring. Collect and analyze utilization data; assist with discharge planning; provide member assistance with obtaining appropriate services; participate in QI activities; Research projects.

FAMILIES FIRST, Atlanta, GA 11/93 - 3/98

Social Worker/Family Therapist: Accountable for providing skilled counseling and services to individuals, families and groups; Devise appropriate treatment plans for Managed Care contacts/EAP Services; Conduct educational and community seminars in substance abuse, divorce and domestic violence (DeKalb, Cobb and Fulton Counties); Supervision of residential group home parents, staff and residents; supervision of MSW interns; Critical Incident Management for Nations Bank.

LAKELAND CENTERS, ATLANTA, Norcross, GA 1/95 -12/95

Social Worker/Counselor: Responsible for the provision of clinical counseling and case management of 35 clients in private methadone treatment center.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Behavioral Health) International University for Graduate Studies,

St. Kitts, Nevis 12/09 - 7/12

United States International University, San Diego, CA 9/85 - 6/87

Master of Arts (Psychology) Washington University, St. Louis, MO 9/76 - 5/77

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Pitzer College, Claremont, CA 9/72 - 6/76

LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST; GA #00712 1993 - 9/16

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL: NAADAC #10073 4/03 - 6/16

BOARD CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR #12132 /09 - 5/17

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIST. LIFE CREDENTIALS:

COUNSELING; STUDENT SERVICES; PSYCHOLOGY INSTRUCTION