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Professional Summary

Dedicated multi-disciplined therapist with numerous years of work in mental health, substance abuse and education. Intensive training and experience with Adult and Children, Co-Occurring Diagnosis, Behavioral Disorders, Substance Abuse, Trauma and Serious Mental Illness.

Skill Highlights

Crisis Intervention training and experience Supervisory experience in group home settings

Superior communication skills Trauma Counseling Training

Adept at treatment and discharge planning Proficient in EMR and paper records

Knowledge of juvenile and adult clients Experience with diverse populations

Dual Diagnosis training and experience Budget preparation and maintenance

Prepared and taught most of above subjects during annual trainings

Accomplishments

Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Alabama) Inactive

Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Mississippi) #1060

Member American Counseling Association, Master Gardener

Trauma Counseling Certificate program through University of Alabama

Previously certified Pharmacy Technician (Methadone Treatment Center)

Professional Experience

Singing River Mental Health Services, Gautier, AL. March 2014 to June 2019

Outpatient Adult Therapist and Jackson County Children Director working with diverse population of adult and children with mental illnesses, behavioral and emotional diagnosis. Transferred to Jackson County Children’s Services Director position in September 2014, with duties including supervising and participating in Children’s after school day treatment therapeutic program and Children’s Summer Day Treatment therapeutic program, interacting with the school system and supervising therapists interaction with students, supervising therapists during intake and assessment to ensure thorough knowledge of client is obtained, transitioning from written to electronic medical records (Lavender & Wyatt), converting electronic and chart transition to DSM 5 from DMS IV, overseeing daily completion of service logs and documentation, training new personnel, providing therapy to adolescent population at Jackson County Youth Court (Detention Center) as part of JOP grant, serving as agency liaison with MAP (Making A Plan) community grant focusing on maintaining children and adolescents in their community rather than in a more restricted setting. Liaison with Medicaid including Optum to request clinical reviews for services. Responsible for maintaining compliance with Department of Mental Health Standards, maintaining up to date Medicaid information and applying for and obtaining Prior Approvals for services, maintaining maximum attendance for day treatment classes, providing and implementing therapeutic day treatment services for diverse adolescents and children with mental health and behavioral diagnosis.

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center, Dothan, AL. December 2012 to September 2013

Therapist, Assessment and Referral Specialist - On-Call PRN therapist before becoming Assessment and Referral Specialist -Originally conducted group and individual sessions on Acute Unit for juveniles ages 5 through 19. Accepted fulltime position to perform intake assessments to determine suitability of clients and completed admissions and intake process. Process involved interaction and communication with other departments to ensure appropriate treatment and address specific behavioral, mental and physical characteristics identified during the intake process. Maintained current referral and contact list for patients determined to be better suited for treatment at different facilities. Interacted with local and non-local emergency personnel. Served as liaison between administrative staff, clinical staff, staff from other facilities and insurance agencies.

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Services, Inc., Midland City AL. January 2009 to June 2012

Director of Co-Occurring Program - Unique 16 bed facility that addressed Co-Occurring Disorders from three separate but interactive onsite programs: Day Treatment, Substance Abuse, Residential Rehabilitation. Position responsibilities included staff supervision (12 to 20 personnel) and 24 hour on-call availability; programs supervision; crisis intervention; budgeting; interactions with members of the legal system; family education, intervention, support and therapy; community interaction and involvement with local support groups; daily substance abuse groups and individual counseling; treatment team staffing and ongoing involvement with local and state hospitals. Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued compliance and certification.

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., Eufaula, AL. January 2008 to January 2009

Juvenile Court Liaison - Position focused on Barbour and Henry county juvenile court with backup for Dale, Geneva and Houston counties. Responsibilities combined interaction with the Juvenile Court Systems, School Systems, juvenile offenders, families and SpectraCare in preventative and therapeutic roles. Performed assessments and evaluations as requested by courts, schools, Alabama Department of Youth Services; conducted group, individual and family sessions tailored towards the presenting behavioral and emotional issues; attended IEP and disciplinary meetings, maintained classroom presence as requested by school administrators or juvenile probation officers; formulated treatment plans and goals with measurable outcomes; maintained close interaction with juvenile court probation officers and judges concerning compliance of juveniles and their families. Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued compliance and certification.

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., Dothan, AL., December 2007 to February 2008

Juvenile and Outpatient Therapist - Performed evaluations, assessments and collaborated with juveniles and probation officers on treatment plans. Conducted individual and group sessions with juvenile and adult clients with group focus on: Anger Management, Borderline Personality Disorders, Grief Counseling and Conduct Disorders. Maintained records and facilitated on-site reviews for continued compliance and certification.

SpectraCare Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., Dothan AL., January 2005 to January 2007

FIND Team Therapist - Position involved forming and maintaining therapeutic interventions and interactions with families identified through referrals. Team worked closely with Dothan City Schools and DHR focusing on early intervention tactics aimed at keeping the family unit together through education, support, assistance, referrals and therapy with at-risk families. Maintained records including evaluations, assessments and treatment plans for continued compliance and certification.

Houston Treatment Center, Dothan, AL., August 2003 to September 2005

Lead Counselor/Director - Lead Counselor and Director at 200+ client Methadone Maintenance Clinic. Responsibilities included supervision of employees (counselors, clerical, nursing); ensuring compliance with DEA, OSHA, State and Federal Mental Health Regulations; weekly case reviews with counselors, nurses and doctors; chart reviews; daily group and individual sessions; interactions with other clinics for dosing information or obtaining records; assisted displaced hurricane victims with record location and access to treatment; various interactions with the legal systems; family support and education; evaluation interviews including referrals to other types of treatment if indicated during interviews; in-service sessions with staff to maintain education and compliance. Maintained and reviewed records and facilitated on-site reviews for certification.

Dothan City School System, Dothan, AL., August 1998 to October 2003

Substitute Teacher, Computer Lab Technician, Special Education Liaison for At-Risk Students - Began substituting to better understand and interact with teachers and administrators involved with my children and their education. Applied for salaried position at urging of administration. Computer lab position included supervision of students; maintaining and updating education software; compiling and interpreting data from reading and vocabulary tests. Software allowed for individualized components based on teacher or SAT identified objectives. Transferred from lab position to work individually with middle school students identified as high-risk and required by their IEP’s to have one-on-one tutoring, counseling sessions, individualized/verbal assistance with lessons and tests, emotional support an intervention with other students, teachers and administrators. Attended IEP meetings to introduce data concerning the student’s progress. Acted as liaison with parents, teachers, administrators, school counselors, private practice therapist, legal representatives, DHR and other agencies as needed.

Education and License

Licensed Professional Counselor State of Alabama # 3240

Licensed Professional Counselor State of Mississippi #1060 LPC-S eligible

Troy University, Dothan, AL. Psychology/Counseling, Master of Science, 2001

Troy University, Dothan, AL. Accounting Information Sys. Bachelor of Science 1993

Troy University, Dothan, AL. Social Science/ Bus Admin. Bachelor of Science 1981

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