STEPHEN D. KITCHENS, LMFT, LPC, NCC, PHR, CEAP

Phone: 719-***-****

**** ********** **., ******** *******, CO.

ad152k@r.postjobfree.com

Magellan and Leidos - March 2019 – Present

Family Therapist– Accountable for independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of active duty service members, their family members, retirees, and government contractors. Accountable for developing interventions based on research and family systems theory, formal diagnostic criteria, risk assessment, evidence-based practice, and assessment tools.

U.S. Army, Worldwide Locations: March 1999 - March 2019

Served as both a non-commissioned officer and a commissioned officer responsible for the management, oversight, and quality control of multiple different Human Resource and Public Relations departments (Honorable Discharge)

HR Generalist, March 1999- July 2008

Managed the Human Resources needs for various units with between 200-300 personnel. Primary responsibilities included leveraging talents of new professionals, facilitating prestigious employee recognitions, public relations efforts, and policy interpretation and guidance

Community Development Officer – June 2009 – June 2012

Coordinated cultural diversity leadership development seminars. Accountable for downsizing the Iraqi Small Business Program. Managed 34 person Cultural Analysis Survey team. Conducted target audience analysis for senior leader engagements to drive organizational objectives.

Public Relations Officer - July 2008 – March 2019

Responsible for synchronization of command communications with external and internal audiences. Directed communications synchronization by using tools such as pamphlets, graphic advertisements, community development efforts, and key leader engagement opportunities to inform and influence audiences

Community Support Supervisor, Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare, Nevada,

MO: August 1998 – March 1999

Accountable for the supervision of a team of caseworkers and directing the development of

therapeutic treatment plans for chronically mentally ill clients and their families. Implemented

multiple interventions with chronically ill clients in crisis resulting in increased personal

accountability and the effectiveness of treatment

Director of Social Services, Searcy Children’s Home, Searcy, AR: August 1997 – August 1998

Accountable for recruiting and managing house parents, facilitation of referrals from social services and independent requests, family therapy with biological parents, and statewide funds raising

EDUCATION:

M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy – Harding University, Searcy, AR.

M.A. in Human Resource Management – Webster University, St Louis, MO.

B.A. in Human Resource Management – Harding University, Searcy, AR

VOLUNTEER SERVICE:

Colorado Springs Neighborhood Justice Center Mediator

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/AWARDS:

Professional in Human Resources from Society for Human Resource Management - PHR

National Certified Counselor _NCC

Licensed Practical Counselor - LPC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – LMFT

Certified Employee Assistance Counselor - CEAP

Certified Mediator

Meritorious Service Medal X 3

Bronze Star Medal