Lauren Schluterman
Conway, AR 72034
501-***-****(c)
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Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hendrix College 2008
Master of Science in Community Counseling, University of Central
Arkansas 2010
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor issued May 2011 by Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
Academic Training
August 2010-December 2010
Intern, Counseling Associates, Inc.
Responsibilities: Provide individual therapy to adult outpatient clients with a variety of diagnoses in a clinical setting, provide group therapy to day treatment clients on a weekly basis, provide group therapy to adolescents in a school setting on a weekly basis, meet with supervising LPE-I weekly to staff client cases, meet with treatment team weekly to staff client cases, maintain client records, and fulfill required number of client hours per M.S. Community Counseling program (600 total hours, 240 direct service hours over the course of the semester).
January 2010-May 2010
Practicum Student Therapist, The Bridgeway
Responsibilities: Lead clients in group therapy once weekly, conduct social history interviews with newly admitted clients, collaborate with unit therapist
in treatment and discharge planning, attend weekly staffings with treatment team, maintain client records, and meet with supervising LPC weekly to discuss my experiences.
August 2009-December 2009
Practicum Student Therapist, Methodist Behavioral Hospital
Responsibilities: Conduct individual therapy with four clients each week, lead group therapy weekly, maintain client records, and, meet with supervising LAC weekly to staff client cases.
January 2008-May 2008
Undergraduate Practicum Student, Counseling Associates, Inc. (Pathway)
Responsibilities: Observe rehabilitstive community dervices day treatment program, assist clients with daily skills, lead classes on various topics (friendship, hygiene, relaxation), and accompany clients on group outings.
Employment
Supervisory
February 2017-Present
Intensive Family Services Program Coordinator, Counseling Associates, Inc.
August 2019-August 2021 (medical resignation effective Nov. 1, 2021 due to oen-ended medical leave following massive ischemic cerebrovascular event. (CVE) May 5, 2021
Regional director of Crisis, Forensic, and Restoration Programs, Arisa Health central region.
Responsibilities: Supervise staff providing treatment to populations referred by DCFS/DBHS for intensive family services, counselingand substance abuse, and forensic/restorstivr dervices.Oversee contract billing practices in accordance with state contracts, Provide training to treatment team in evidence-based treatment philosophies and supervise staff spanning ten county catchment area including 24/7 consultation, oversee monthly billing submission for contracts with DBHS, maintain relationships with Department of Children and Family Services in each of ten counties, attend state meetings, maintain contract with and comply with all requirements set forth by DBHS, monitor performance indicators and submit to DBHS when requested, coordinate audits as conducted by the state, and monitor and maximize program billing. Responsibilities: Supervise emergency services operations in thirteen catchment area, provide 24/7 consultation to emergency personnel, negotiate indigent hospitalization payments with area acute psychiatric facilities, maintain on-call schedule, lead quarterly meetings to provide training to emergency personnel, provide training for new emergency personnel, and update risk assessment tool regularly to ensure efficiency and utilization ofevidence-based interventions.
January 2015-August 2021.
Emergency Services Coordinator, Counseling Associates, Inc.
Responsibilities: Supervise emergency services operations in ten county catchment area, provide 24/7 consultation to emergency personnel, negotiate indigent hospitalization payments with area acute psychiatric facilities, create monthly on-call schedule, lead quarterly meetings to provide training to emergency personnel, provide training for new emergency personnel, and update risk assessment tool regularly to ensure efficiency and evidence-based interventions are utilized.
Practicing Therapist
April 2014-February 2017
Intensive Family Services Therapist, Counseling Associates, Inc.
Responsibilities: Provide individual and family therapy to adult clients referred by the Department of Children and Family Services, provide drug and alcohol recovery maintenance group, facilitate psychoeducational group on parenting on a quarterly basis, meet with treatment team weekly to staff client cases, maintain client records, facilitate communication with the Department of Children and Family Services regarding client progress and compliance, provide court testimony regarding client compliance, and maintain relationships with community stakeholders involved in child welfare.
May 2011-April 2014
Adult Outpatient Therapist, Counseling Associates, Inc.
Responsibilities: Provide individual therapy to adult outpatient clients with a variety of diagnoses in a clinical setting, provide group therapy to day treatment clients on a weekly basis, meet with treatment team weekly to staff client cases, and maintain client records.
University Instruction
August 2013-December 2015
Adjunct Instructor, University of Central Arkansas
Course taught: PSY 1300 General Psychology
2013- Present
Instructor, University of Phoenix
Course taught: PSY 211 Essentials of Psychology, PSY 280 Human Growth and Development, PSY 450 Diversity and Cultural Factors in Psychology, and PSY 460 Environmental Psychology
Extracurricular Involvement
Member of Conway Noon Rotary
Outreach/education provider for Conway Adult Education Center, UCA Occupational Therapy program, Arkansas Community Corrections- Conway Office, Faulkner Co Sheriffs Office, and CASA
Faulkner Co DCFS Treatment Provider
Faulkner Co Juvenile Volunteer Probation Officer/Instructor
Member of Regional CASSP Care Coordinating Council
Certified WRAParound Facilitator
Certified SafeTALK Facilitator
ASIST suicide prevention technique trained
Founding Member of Conway County Mental Health Coalition
Founding Member of Perry County Mental Health Coalition
Founding Member of Faulkner County Mental Health Coalition
Board of Directors Changing Acres
Volunteer at Conway Regional Health System - Neuroscience Center – November 2021 - present
References upon request