Benjamin Gatliff, MS, LPC, CAMS, C.Ht.
Cordele, GA 31015
*******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
I am considering supervisory positions and other part- to full-time opportunities in the human resources, substance abuse, and mental health counseling fields.
EDUCATION:
Hypnotist Certification: Hypnosis Motivation Institute 1999.
FortValleyStateUniversity: MS, Mental Health Counseling, 1997.
GeorgiaCollege and StateUniversity: BS, Psychology, 1994.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2015-current: All Safe Driving Clinic: At this position I own a driving school. I conduct clinical evaluations, and teach classes for defensive driving, shoplifting, substance abuse, and anger management and risk reduction.
2008-current: Middle Flint Behavioral Health: Social Service Provider I, Licensed: At this position I complete intake assessments for consumers needing mental health and substance abuse services, complete crisis intervention, and conduct individual counseling sessions.
2008: Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.: IFI Team Leader: At this position I supervised a team of bachelor’s and master’s level counselors in their counseling duties. I reviewed the session notes of my supervisees and conducted weekly telephone conferences. I was available for clinical consultation as needed with my supervisees.
2006-2008: YSI/Crisp RYDC: Social Service Provider II: At this position I completed crisis- and intake screening-related mental health evaluations and conducted individual counseling sessions for incarcerated juvenile males and females.
2007: Advantage Counseling, Inc.: IFI Team Leader: At this position I counseled male and female adolescents for mental health and substance abuse issues. I also supervised a staff of bachelor’s and master’s level counselors in their counseling work experience. I reviewed and completed supervisory paperwork.
2005-2006: YSI - Sawmill Academy/Joann Bridges Academy: Behavioral On-Site (BHOS) Therapist: At this position I conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions with incarcerated adolescent females.
RELEVANT JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
I have moderate fluency in Spanish and word processing experience. I have a license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Georgia #004761. I have certifications as CPR/First Aid instructor and DUI/Risk Reduction Instructor #0913. I am on the statewide DBHDDregistry of substance abuse clinical evaluators and treatment providers. I have had training as a Good Touch/Bad Touch class instructor. I have certification as an Anger Management Specialist.
REFERENCES:
Sir John C. Drake-Jennings
34 Pine Level Dr.
Hawkinsville, GA31036-1819
Ms. Susan Goodwyn
952 Anthony Dr.
Americus, GA 31709
Mr. Ronald Michael
104 Plantation Rd.
Cordele, GA 31015