Mary Jones

Navarre, FL

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Mflc tier 4

Magellan Health Services - Fort Walton Beach, FL

March 2021 to Present

Worked with both children and adults in SOCOM positions with Secret clearance. Also worked Conus and Oconus for MHN and Healthnet as an MFLC and team lead from 2005 until 2010.

Owner,/Counselor

Dr. Mickey Jones LPC,NCC, DAAFC Inc - Shreveport, LA

March 1992 to July 2022

Owned, managed, staffed and supervised licensed and in - processing Counselors. Charted treatment plans and progress notes, developed diversion programs for the court systems and facilitated individual, group, and family therapy. Taught anger management, parenting and coping skills in large group settings . Trained and commissioned as a hostage negotiator under two different Chiefs. Certified as a Supreme Court Mediator without expiration. Credentialed and billed insurance and managed all aspects of the business. My techniques are evidence based to be effective with adults, adolescents and children. Earned a promotion from clinical coordinator to Program Director for Addictive Disease Units for both adolescents and adults for five years. Assisted with Jcaho accreditation for a family crisis center and two inpatient hospital programs. Conducted forensic evaluations nationally for a multitude of court orders and appointments, which varied by each state’s needs.

Testified frequently as the expert witness in the best interest of children, including recommendations for custody and shared parenting plans. Tested over 7000 clients for ADD and ADHD while working with physicians to successfully reach the correct medication and dosage, particularly when a dual diagnosis is suspected. Became a Licensed Pastoral Counselor and was ordained in my Doctorate studies. Began integrating pastoral work in my practice when requested by clients

Education

Ph.D. in Counseling/Psychology

Cornerstone University - Lake Charles, LA August 1992 to November 1993

Master's degree in Counseling

Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA

September 1985 to November 1987

Skills

•Research (10+ years)

•Teaching (2 years)

•Addiction counseling (7 years)

•Case management (10+ years)

•Discharge planning (10+ years)

•Behavioral health (10+ years)

•Crisis Intervention (10+ years)

•Individual / Group Counseling (10+ years)

•Motivational Interviewing (10+ years)

•Child & Family Counseling (10+ years)

•Group Therapy (10+ years)

•Mental Health Counseling (10+ years)

•Intake Experience (10+ years)

•Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)

•Presentation Skills (10+ years)

•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)

•Program Development (5 years)

•Military (10+ years)

•Experience with children (10+ years)

•English (10+ years)

•Crisis Management (10+ years)

•Applied Behavior Analysis (8 years)

•Meeting Facilitation (10+ years)

•Clinical counseling (10+ years)

•Administrative experience (10+ years)

•Conflict management (10+ years)

•Program management (10+ years)

•Social work

•Child Protective Services (1 year)

•Special Education (2 years)

•Behavioral therapy (10+ years)

•Child & family counseling (10+ years)

•PTSD Care (10+ years)

•Special education

•Hospital experience (9 years)

•Program design (6 years)

•ICD-10 (10+ years)

•Documentation review (10+ years)

•Training & development (6 years)

•Supervising experience (10+ years)

•Research

•Presentation skills (10+ years)

•Leadership

•Relationship management (10+ years)

•Negotiation (10+ years)

•Analysis skills (10+ years)

•Workday (3 years)

•Teaching (2 years)

•Data collection (10+ years)

•EHR systems (10+ years)

•Curriculum development

•Mental health counseling (10+ years)

•Applied behavior analysis

•Social work

•Crisis management

•Child protective services

•Bilingual

•Personal injury law (10+ years)

Awards

Group Commander

October 2022

Group commander " coined " me for excellent performance

SERP

January 2023

Received top SERP ( service excellence reward program) award for volume and excellence in service in August 2022, January, 2023 and July 2023.. Also received the Service Excellence Reward for January 2024 rating for 06/23 - 12/31/24. In 2.5 years, have earned the Service Excellence award four times.

Certifications and Licenses

LMHC

March 2023 to March 2025

LMHC in Florida LPC in Louisiana temporarily retired in LA as residence is FL

LCMHC

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

March 1992 to June 2022

LPC in Louisiana voluntary pause since residence is in FL

LPCC

Marriage & Family Therapy Certification

LCPC

July 1993 to Present

LPC

Counseling Certification

NCC

Assessments

Case management & social work — Proficient

May 2022

Determining client needs, providing support resources, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams Full results: Proficient

Customer focus & orientation — Proficient February 2022

Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

LPC from 1992-present

EAP for Magellan for 16 years in North LA. NBCC certified, LCPC with ordination and Diplomat in

Forensic Counseling without expiration

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