JERRILYNN PRATT-MULLEN, MS, NCC, LMHC, CASAC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor/National Certified Counselor

Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

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OBJECTIVE: Mental Health Counselor/Substance Abuse Counselor /Adjunct Professor

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

*Twenty years personal experience in mental health, 4 years teaching, 5 years counseling

*Strong practical and theoretical foundation in different therapeutic/ intervention models.

*Demonstrated skills in individual, child, family and group counseling; and life coaching.

*Developed protocol for measuring stress and treating chronically ill clients.

*Led psychotherapy, educational, recovery and support groups for both men and women.

*Participated in interdisciplinary clinical team, case management and board meetings.

*Conducted educational and informational presentations to local colleges/community.

*Counseled teens/adults regarding sexual exploration, harassment, abuse, and rape.

*Adjunct professor of psychology, intro to human services, basic/group counseling.

*Provided substance abuse therapy to clients individually, in groups, and as a family.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

*Licensure in New York as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

*Certified in Drug Abuse Counseling for New York State

*Certified National Counselor with the National Board for Certified Counselors

*Certified WRAP-Wellness Recovery Action Plan Educator for mental illness/addictions

*Certified as a Journey Dance Teacher in Creative Movement for therapeutic purposes

*Certified in Breath Therapy for adults and children through Integration Concepts

*Certified in Reiki and trained in other Energy modalities

*Additional training in Attachment Therapy, Psychodrama/Sociodrama/Sociometry, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Clearing Limits Energetically with Acupuncture Release, Carl Jung Journaling, Internal Family Systems, Cherokee Body Work, Reality/Choice Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Inner Child Work, Clairvoyance, Personality Disorders, Rape Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Chakra Work, Imago Counseling, Trauma, Sanctuary Model, Grief and Loss, Tapping.

VOLUNTEER:

Hospice, STOP Domestic Violence, Salvation Army, Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood: Sexual Assault Services, National Alliance for Mental Illness, Mission Trips to Jamaica

EDUCATION:

(2011) CASAC Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Clinton College, Plattsburgh, NY

(2009) M.S. Mental Health Counseling, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY

(1987) B.A. Psychology, California State University of Fresno, Fresno, CA

(1981) A.A. Child Development, Kings River Community College, Reedley, CA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mental Health Counseling

*Life coaching career, finances, relationships, personal growth, recreation, environment. *Counseled clients for bipolar, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, schizophrenia.

*Assessed client’s strengths, weaknesses, needs, habitual exits, and defense mechanisms.

*Assisted clients in active listening, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

*Educated clients in coping styles, stress reduction, goal setting, and leadership abilities.

*Supported clients in mind body connection, spirituality, self-care, and empowerment.

*Encouraged clients to develop support systems, positive affirmations, personal growth.

*Instructed clients in healthcare, exercise, nutrition, hope, compassion and forgiveness.

*Integrated substance abuse, mental health counseling, and medical assisted treatment.

*Helped clients develop perspectives, find meaning in adversity, discover life purpose.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling

*Authored psychosocial histories and genograms for intake/treatment/recovery purposes.

*Developed treatment plans and strategies to monitor and measure client’s success.

*Maintained records of therapeutic interventions, treatment, client progress, and referrals. *Collaborated with medical, mental health, probation/court and social service agencies.

*Educated family members on addiction, enabling, co-dependency, boundaries, support, assertive communication, victim triangle, trauma model, stages of change, and self-care.

Support/Educational/Recovery Groups

*Facilitated support groups in grief/loss, resiliency, trauma/abuse, chronic illness, anger.

*Counseled group members in violence, divorce, recovery, infertility, cutting, suicide.

Teaching

*Co-authored an article with two other colleagues on Long Distance (Online) Learning.

*Taught students communication/interviewing/counseling skills for substance abuse.

*Empowered students in self-confidence, integrity, advocating for themselves/others

WORK HISTORY:

Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Higher Education (2008-2019)

*Primary/Family Alcohol/Drug Counselor, St. Joes Inpatient, Saranac Lake, NY, 5 years

*Adj Professor, Psych/Counseling, Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, NY, 4 years

*Breath Therapist and Life Coach via phone or skype for 2 years

*Counseling Intern at Conifer Park Outpatient Unit, Plattsburgh, NY, 1 year

*Counseling Intern at CVPH Fitz Patrick Cancer Center in Plattsburgh, NY, 2.5 years

*Statistical Research Assistant at SUNY Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY, 1 year

Secondary Education (2005-2010)

Apartment Management (1990-1995)

Early Education (1979-1989)

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