John D. Ludway, M.Ed., L.P.C.C.

*** ********* **. ********* *******, OH. 44121

216-***-**** adbo57@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced therapist with analytical, therapeutic, and creative experience with:

Motivational interviewing DSM-V assessment

Curriculum development Individual and group presentation

Medicaid provider status AoD, PHP, and EAP environments

Independent licensure Individual and couples counseling

THERAPY EXPERIENCE

Medically-Assisted Treatment / Intensive Outpatient Program (MAT-IOP) and PHP Counselor,

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio (2018 – present)

Hired to start a new program at Rosary Hall, provided curriculum and experiential learning to clients experiencing early detox from alcohol and other addictive substances

Tasked with starting a Partial Hospitalization Program, developed new curriculum, promoted program to local treatment centers, and presented program to early participants

Addiction Counselor, Community Action Against Addiction, Cleveland, Ohio (2015-2018)

Provided group/individual counseling to clients of a methadone-based MAT program.

Organized group activity in yoga, grief, and assertiveness training

IOP/OP/Continuing Care Counselor, Recovery Resources, Cleveland, Ohio (2014)

Provided group/individual counseling to alcohol and other drug-addicted clients during major transition period; saved company $3000 in administrative costs.

Used MI and other psychoeducational skills that encouraged clients to stay active in relapse prevention while increasing client participation.

Mental Health Counselor/Clinical Resident, Murtis H.Taylor, Cleveland (2010 - 2013)

Conducted group counseling sessions for clients with severe mental illness (bi-polar, MDD, schizophrenia) and co-occurring drug and alcohol issues.

Used diagnostic and teaching skills to direct clients through active interventions.

Expanded curricula to focus on client strengths and weaknesses and facilitated assessments of potential clients for PHP placement.

School Counselor, Memorial Junior High, South Euclid/Lyndhurst School System (2009)

Changed current student schedules using DASL, oriented students to career/college options using OCIS, counseled students through disciplinary, academic, and personal challenges, and forecasted schedules for incoming students.

School Counseling Intern, Brush High School, S.E.L. School System (2006)

Initiated one-to-one and group counseling at racially-diverse school while working to better understand needs of faculty, students, and administration.

Facilitated, with outside therapist, interventions with at-risk students in weekly sessions while organizing and facilitating a listening project of cross-section of student body by developing questions, leading discussions, and taping sessions for administration.

Therapist; South Community Healthcare, Dayton, Ohio (1997-1998)

Initiated counseling with adult clients dealing with career and life goals.

Provided intervention to severe behaviorally challenged youth at YPH site; moved from part-time to full-time therapy employment.

Counselor Trainee; Employee Care EAP, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton (1996)

Supervised intakes, developed assessments, and facilitated individual and couples counseling during an eight-month internship. Developed client notes, coordinated learning with therapy team, and processed feedback from a counseling supervisor

Campus Minister, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA. (1991-1994)

As an active member of Student Affairs team offered guidance and direction in areas of personal and religious growth and in alternatives to alcohol consumption on campus.

Provided counseling and ministerial opportunities to large Catholic community while promoting cultural exchange, community outreach, and volunteerism opportunities to students and staff on and off campus.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor; Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio (2007)

Directed 160 freshmen through Advising Office’s Introduction to University Life course.

Developed curriculum, graded work, and coordinated instruction with director.

Instructor; Archbishop Alter High School, Kettering, Ohio (1998-2002)

Provided direct instruction, developed student assessments, designed lesson plans, and facilitated retreat programs with freshmen, sophomore and senior students.

Acted as sophomore class moderator while facilitating fund raising and providing students with opportunities for involvement in service work with local residents.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Ensign, U.S. Navy, Newport, R.I. and Norfolk, VA. (1988)

Offered counseling and ministerial service as a summer CCPO working with an active military chaplain while stationed at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia

EDUCATION:

Education Specialist; Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Preparation toward PCC licensure (E0500657; granted January 2013)

School Counseling; Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Successfully completed coursework toward School Counseling licensure;

(OH1223676; granted 2010; Five-year renewal granted until 2017)

Master of Science in Education/Counseling; University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Graduated with 3.98 GPA and participation in national counseling organization

Bachelor of Science in Journalism; Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Internship and experience led to work at four Ohio publications

PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Ohio Counseling Association

Member, Cleveland Heights Bicycle Alliance

Life time member, Adventure Cycling Association

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