Summary

I am a graduate of the University of New England’s Master of Social Work Program (clinical track). UNE is a CSWE Accredited university and among the top programs for social work.

I have applied as a Social Work intern in FL, and my hours from Oregon will transfer. I was licensed as a Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWE) and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in the state of Oregon.

I am also beginning my education for Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) in the state of FL. I previously applied for a position with your agency, but accepted current employment several weeks before being offered the position I had interviewed for at Peace River. I am currently commuting over 3 hours a day and would like to be closer to home

Work Experience

Centerstone of Florida February 27,2017 to present

Drug Court & Veterans Court Counselor

Military Veteran Clients

Group therapy and group processing – art therapy, coping skills, recovery skills, Seeking Safety curriculum, TCU curriculum, SSC curriculum response versus reaction, healthy boundaries and relationships, Mandala’s, social skills, relapse prevention, criminal thinking, thought stopping,

oMental Health & Recovery using WSM and IMR Curriculum

oRelapse Prevention using TCU Curriculum

oMilitary Veterans Wellness and Support group

Biopsychosocial Assessments

Treatment Plans

Individual therapy (client focused) – anger management, grief and loss, trauma triggers, emotional regulation, safety planning, abandonment issues, coping skills, relapse prevention, healthy boundaries and relationships, treatment planning

Adapt May 2016 to November 2016

Mental health counselor in residential substance abuse treatment program (Phase 1 of Drug Court)

Screenings, assessments, diagnosis per ASAM and DSM IV criteria, treatment plans

Trauma informed care

Interaction with Drug Court and conducted UA’s

Co-facilitated drug court groups – TCU, seeking safety and Core

Individual therapy (client focused) – anger management, grief and loss, trauma triggers, emotional regulation, safety planning, abandonment issues, coping skills, relapse prevention, healthy boundaries and relationships, treatment planning

Group therapy and group processing – art therapy, coping skills, recovery skills, Seeking Safety curriculum, TCU curriculum, SSC curriculum response versus reaction, healthy boundaries and relationships, Mandala’s, social skills, relapse prevention, criminal thinking, thought stopping,

Facilitated women’s outpatient group and individual counseling for clients on probation – recovery skills, coping skills, trigger identification, empowerment, safety planning, healthy boundaries, healthy relationships, treatment plans and goal setting

Mindfulness and CBT based treatment – calming strategies, thought stopping, empowerment, Mandala’s,

Court preparation and testimony

Relocated back to FL due to aging parents

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office January 1985 to December 2012

I was in the first group of officers trained to specialize in the investigation of child physical and sexual assault.

I have 100’s of hours of advanced training in investigating crimes against children, domestic violence, elderly abuse, trauma, death investigations, cultural diversity

I worked hand in hand with the children’s advocacy center and Department of Children and Families

I spent 5 years as a detective exclusively investigating crimes against children.

I also spent 3 years in the schools teaching programs to junior and high school students on child abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, dating violence, gang involvement and other topics as needed.

Court preparation and testimony

Public relations

Squad and shift supervisor

Employee evaluations and disciplinary investigations

Retired as a Sergeant after 28 years to focus on Master’s program and new career goals

Internship Experience

Adapt April 11, 2016 to May 21, 2016

Mental health counselor in residential substance abuse treatment program (Phase 1 of Drug Court)

Screenings, assessments, diagnosis per ASAM and DSM IV criteria, treatment plans

Trauma informed care

Interaction with Drug Court and conducted UA’s

Co-facilitated drug court groups – TCU, seeking safety and Core

Individual therapy (client focused) – anger management, grief and loss, trauma triggers, emotional regulation, safety planning, abandonment issues, coping skills, relapse prevention, healthy boundaries and relationships, treatment planning

Group therapy and group processing – art therapy, coping skills, recovery skills, Seeking Safety curriculum, TCU curriculum, SSC curriculum response versus reaction, healthy boundaries and

VA Roseburg Health Care System January 6, 2016 to April 2016

Assigned to mental health clinic suicide prevention unit – high risk clients, hotline data base,

Primary mental health care counselor – assessments, individual counseling

Individual therapy – talk therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, trauma triggers, coping skills, anger management,

Facilitated art therapy group for veterans with PTSD

Electronic medical records

The Spring of Tampa Bay January 1, 2015 to August 25, 2015

24-hour crisis hotline to screen for admittance in to shelter

Co-facilitated life skills group at shelter – finances, parenting skills

Assigned to outreach service center as case manager/advocate – risk assessments, safety planning, cycle of abuse

Assisted with injunctions for protection

Filed Victims Compensation and referrals for community resource assistance – driver’s license, housing, financial assistance, referrals for medical and/or mental health services

Facilitated court mandated groups and support groups for survivors – cycle of abuse, safety planning, how DV affects children, healthy boundaries

Volunteer Experience

James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital September 2013 to August 2015

I was an active volunteer with the VA’s Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC). This is a VA outpatient day program for participants with mental health issues related to military service. Many of the participants have been homeless and have suffered from substance abuse and severe mental and medical disabilities.

Co-facilitated groups and assisted with group activities – music, art, life skills, relationship building, social skills

American Red Cross – Service to armed Forces Unit – presentations to service members and their families

USO – assist military and family at Tampa International Airport

Education

University of New England (CSWE Accredited) January 2014 to May 2016

Master of Social Work (Honor Society and graduated Magna Cum Laude – 3.9 8GPA

Saint Leo University August 2013 to present (completion 05/17)

Currently enrolled in Senior Capstone to complete Masters in Forensic Psychology

Saint Leo University September 2012 to August 2013

B.A. Degree in Psychology

(Dean’s List and Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.9 GPA)

University of South Florida January 1982 to December 1990

B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice

University of South Carolina

2014 – Military Social Work

2016 – Military Matters Certificate

CV

First Aid & CPR (8 hours) 2017

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care (1.5 hours) 2017

Working with Difficult People (.25 hours) 2017

Effective Communication (.25 hours) 2017

Ethical Decision Making: The Basics (.5 hors) 2017

Boundaries (.5 hours) 2017

Cultural Diversity (1.5 hours) 2017

HIV: Basic (1.25 hours) 2017

Barriers to Recovery (1 hour) 2017

Anger Management (.5 hours) 2017

Motivational Interviewing (2 hours) 2017

Clinical Orientation (8 hours) 2017

Suicide Assessment and Treatment (1 hour) 2017

Age Competencies (2 hours) 2017

Religious Competencies (2 hours) 2017

Baker Act & Marchman Act 2017

Domestic Violence (2 hours) 2017

Identification, Prevention & Treatment of Suicidal Behaviors for Service Member and Veterans (2.25 hours) 2017

Co-Occurring Disorders (1 hours) 2017

Advanced Co-Occurring Disorders (1.75 hours) 2017

Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders Part 1 (1.25 hours) 2017

Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders Part 2 (1 hour) 2017

Anxiety Disorders Among Older Adults (1 hour) 2017

Working with the Homeless: An overview (1.25 hours) 2017

Information & Referral for Military Service Members & their families (1.5 hours) 2017

Grief & Loss (1.5 hours) 2017

Abusive Head Trauma: Shaken Baby Syndrome (1 hour) 2017

Serving People with Mental Health Issues (1.52 hours) 2017

Trauma informed care – 2016

Ethical Issues in a rural community – 2016

FL NASW Conference – 2015

Saint Leo – Military Social Work Conference - 2014

Critical Incident Stress Management (Individual and group) – 2013

Personnel Management System (18 hours) 2007

Supervisor Survival (16 hours) 2007

Officer Discipline (24 hours) 2006

Behavioral Climate (40 hours) 2005

Active Shooter (24 hours) 2005

Instructor Certification (40 hours) 2004

Field Training Officer Training (40 hours) 2003

Post promotional training (16 hours) 2003

School Resource Officer (40 hours) 1997

Human diversity (8 hours) 1996

Elderly Abuse (8 hours) 1994

Child Abuse (8 hours) 1993

Firearms Instructor (44 hours) 1992

Injury & Death Investigation (40 hours) 1991

Interview & Interrogation (40 hours) 1987

Field Training Officer (80 hours) 1987

Sex crimes (40 hours) 1986

Organized crime (40 hours) 1986

Learning to Supervise (40 hours) 1986

Criminal Law (40 hours) 1986

Line Supervision (40 hours) 1986

NASW-FL Conference

PTSD Seminar

Skills

Competent with MAC and PC, Word, Excel, Power Point

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

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