Group Facilitator Center Director

MICHELLE KUNTZ

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EDUCATION

Kaplan University,

Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Suma Cum Laude December 2011

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point; Excel, familiar with Website Design

Languages: Basic understanding of Spanish

TRAININGS

Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care, Transgender Issues in Foster Care, LGBTQ 101, Supporting LGBTQ and Gender Diverse Youth, in Out-of-Home Care, Native American Sensitivity Training, Aggression Replacement Training (ART), Assist Suicide Prevention, Seeking Safety, ASAM training, Helping Men Recovery, T4C.

CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Expires June 2022

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Center Point Inc.

Substance Use Counselor-Intern September 2020 to present

Group Facilitation In Prison (Helping Men Recover, TRIP, T4C, and other Curriculum)

New Frontier Treatment Center Fallon, NV

CADC-I Counselor June 2018-June 2020

CBT services

Treatment Plans, Group Facilitator

Austin's House Carson City, NV

Caregiver February 2017 - 2018

Co-facilitate social skills groups for adolescent males and females

Educate teens about dating violence through workshops in-house and through outreach at local high schools

Conduct independently weekly support session

Collaborate with the Center Director to evaluate existing policies and design updated policies relevant to the needs of clients and placement agencies

Rite of Passage Yerington, NV

Social Work Intern July 2015 – July 2016

Facilitate anger management and social skills groups for adolescent females

Conducted off-site facility exchanges of student/athletes with placement agencies

Arranged outings to improve social skills

Collaborated with teachers, case managers and other to establish goals for student/athletes successful competition of the program

Independent Contractor Carson City, NV

Social Work Intern December 2012 – July 2015

Lead anger management, psycho-social rehabilitation, social skills groups for adolescents

Conducted primary interviews with new clients

Arranged outings to improve social skills

Worked in partnership with teachers and parents to establish goals for adolescents

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Writers Workshop Silver Springs, NV

Administrator August 2008 – 2011

Conduct presentations to approximately (25) teacher and school administration about the mission and purpose of the workshop

Fundraised (150$) to provide incentives to the children to participate in the workshop

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