Benjamin William Hensley
Blue Springs, MO, 64015
Cellular 816-***-****)
Academic Achievements
• Implemented an art program with other students from UMKC designed to help elementary students from Genesis Magnet School to find different, more positive means of emotional expression (Advancing Reason Through Expression, A.R.T.E.)
• American School Counselor Association Member: 2011-present
• Honor Society of PSI CHI Member: 2011-present
• Honor Society of the Golden Key International Member: 2011-present
• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Member: 2011-present Education
Bachelor’s in psychology 2000- 2006
University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO
Master’s in counseling and Student Development 2010-2014 Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
University of Central Missouri 2021
Continued education to obtain LPC License
Experience
Over the last 12+ years I have had many opportunities to add to my experience and knowledge in the field of Psychology. Obtained a B.A. Psychology from the University of Missouri in Kansas (U.M.K.C) and A Masters in School Counseling and Student Development from Kansas State University.
KCRCMD, Dr. Navato, Lees Summit, MO:2016 to 2020
• Counselor
Compass Health Network, Lexington MO: 2016-2017
• Integrated Health Specialist
• Provided knowledge and assistance with day-to-day life skills for clients with mental illnesses
Integrated Behavioral Technologies: 2012-2013
• Day service provider for individuals living with disabilities Big Lakes Developmental Center: 2011-2012
• Day service provider for individuals living with disabilities USD 383 Autism Program: 2007-2011
• Worked on individual basis with Autistic children living with severe behavioral issues
ABA Group Home Care Provider: 2006-2007
• Community Service Providers Kansas City, MO in conjunction with (PBM)
• Provided one-to-one care for individuals with mental and physical handicaps
• Implemented Individual Education Programs, I.E.P.s, academics and living skills Applied Behavioral Analysis Implementer: 2006-2007
• Partners in Behavioral Milestones (PBM) Kansas City, MO
• Worked with children living with disabilities and behavioral issues
• Implemented Individual Education Programs, I.E.P.s, academics and living skills Mental Health Care Provider:2004-2006
• Research Psych Kansas City, MO
• Implemented one-to-one and small group discussions and provided basic care
Para Educator:2000-2006
• Independence, MO - School District, worked with children living with learning and behavioral disorders
Substitute Teacher:2000-2006
• Independence, MO - School District Elementary Schools; K-8 Activities & Community Involvement
• Autism program, Manhattan School District, working with individual and his family at home, in the community to help manage and change the individual’s behaviors
• Through (PBM) and (CSP), provided a voice helping individuals at (PBM) find employment and opportunity to learn basic life skills. Provided transportation and additional personal involvement so the consumers of both (PBM) and (CSP) I had the opportunity to be as active in the community as possible
• Volunteer work for Buddy Walk, a non-for-profit organization that raised awareness about individuals living with Downs Syndrome
• Volunteer work through UMKC creating the art group sessions for Genesis Magnet School
(A.R.T.E)
• Volunteer work at the Asbury Café, a private organization which afforded individuals living with severe mental disorders opportunities for employment and development of basic life skills