Darrin J. Belford, M.A.

**** *. ***** **** #****, Tucson, Arizona, 85750 (520) 971–6319, admcxw@r.postjobfree.com OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position with a growing organization where I can utilize my education, experience and skills in human behavior to make positive contributions to the company. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Extensive knowledge and experience with individual, group and family therapy. Extensive knowledge and experience in case management; Knowledge of community resources. Extensive knowledge of managed care systems and AHCCCS/Title XIX. Extensive knowledge of behavioral health challenges which include knowledge of the impacts of mental illness, substance abuse and the dynamics of addictive behavior. Expertise in supervision, training and evaluation of personnel. Familiarity with various ethnic and cultural groups. Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office products, Word, Excel. EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada. Master’s Degree, Psychology, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut. Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card ; First Aid and CPR Card; and TBClearance EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2014 - 2021 Crisis Response Center, Crisis Worker: Tucson, Arizona. 520-***-****

Responsibilities: Provided crisis intervention to adults and children in a crisis facility; completing assessments and developing treatment and discharge plans. 2013 - 2013 People’s Health Care Connection, LLC. Program Director: Tucson, Arizona. 520-***-****

Responsibilities: Administered the clinical operations of the agency’s psychosocial rehabilitation program to Native American clients with SMI issues. 2011 - 2013 Eiledon Social Outreach, (Private Practice) Program Director: Tucson, Arizona. Facility has closed

Responsibilities: Group therapy to adults on parole with anger and addiction issues.

2007 - 2011 La Frontera Arizona, Intake Clinician: Tucson, Arizona. 520-***-****

Responsibilities: Provided diagnostic assessments and therapy to adults with emotional, behavioral and substance abuse issues, included Individual and Group Therapy.

2005 - 2006 Child Protective Services, Child Sex Abuse Investigator Tucson, Arizona. Facility has closed

Responsibilities: Conducted investigations of child sex abuse and related findings to law enforcement and the courts.

2004 - 2005 Providence Corp. Child and Family Therapist: Tucson, Arizona. 520-***-****

Responsibilities: Provided therapy to children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional and substance abuse issues, and their families; Office and In-Home services; Diagnostic assessments.

2002 - 2004 Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections - Eagle Point Facility, Mental Health Coordinator:

Buckeye, Arizona. 602-***-****

Responsibilities: Provided clinical supervision to staff in a juvenile corrections facility; supervised the acute unit and provided mental health therapy to youth in crisis.

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