Mental Health Peer Specialist
Resume:
CLARENCE J. LEWIS, JR. LPC
St. Louis, MO 63132
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CAREER PROFILE
Experienced licensed counselor and mental health professional of 25 years with a proven track record in fostering and nurturing long-term relationships. Ability to develop and implement crisis interventions, along with an ability to effectively lead group sessions toward openness and understanding. Seeking a therapist role to apply strong teaching and clinical skills to the growth of a community or hospital-based mental health facility. AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Revision Christian Counseling 2021 to Present
Therapist
Provided individual, couple, and family therapy in a faith-based private practice setting. Utilized CBT, EFT, and IFS and other evidenced based approaches to therapy. Trained in EMDR. Concordance Academy of Leadership 2019 to 2021
Therapist (Dual role
Pre-Release Therapist is responsible for. engaging participants in the Concordance program, conducting manualized group sessions, and facilitating, evaluating, and refining the participant’s Life Plan booklet within the constraints of a correctional setting.
Post-Release Therapist is responsible for engaging participants at the Academy, conducting manualized group sessions, and conducting individual sessions, including assessments and individualized service plans consistent with the participant’s Life Plan.
Corizon Correctional Health 2016 to 2019
Mental Health Professional
Provided mental health treatment for inmates in a medium security correctional environment, particularly those placed on crisis watch for suicide prevention. Monitored inmates for safety, assessed inmates for further psychiatric treatment by a psychiatrist. Provided individual counseling and crisis intervention as needed. Interfaced with medical and custody staff to coordinate services for the inmates’ mental health and safety. Christian Psychological & Family Services 2011 to 2016 Conducted individual, couple, family, and group therapy in a mental health setting. Specialized in facilitating weekly group therapy for men who are sexually addicted. Key Accomplishments:
• Established and marketed the first sexual addiction men’s group at the agency.
• Consulted with the agency director to revise and implement new assessment forms that provided guidelines to meet criteria for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV diagnosis of various mental health disorders.
• Crisis Intervention
• Individual Assessments
• Couple and Family Therapy
• Case Management
• Group Therapy
• Teaching and Mentoring
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Healing and Reunion
• Relationship Building
CLIENTS NAME Resume, Page 2
Behavioral Health Response 2011 to Present
Mobile Outreach Therapist
Provided mental health crisis intervention and assessments to individuals in a community or hospital setting. Referred individuals in community to appropriate community mental health treatment centers. Escorted patients to hospital emergency rooms to ensure the individual or others’ safety. Key Accomplishments:
• Received score of “5” (Outstanding) in each category for mobile outreach therapist performance at the most recent annual Mobile Outreach Team review. Categories included: clinical and documentation shills, professional development and training, agency commitments.
• Received six Blue Card awards for outstanding crisis intervention to various clients and families in mental health crisis.
St. Louis County Justice Center 2010
Counseling Intern
Co-facilitated and observed two weekly groups of between 20 to 40 inmates focused on drug-related issues. Conducted individual therapy for inmates on various drug abused and mental health issues. Co-led family group sessions between inmates and family members, facilitating discussion about to re-entry into family and society. Key Accomplishments:
• Became the first intern from my school to earn and complete a position at the St Louis County Justice Center drug rehabilitation program.
Covenant Theological Seminary 2009 to 2010
Counseling Intern
Provided individual and couple counseling at the school’s counseling center. Documented all sessions and attended all weekly clinical supervision sessions. Key Accomplishments:
• Graduated cum laude
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Arts, Counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO Master of Arts, Counseling, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Master of Divinity, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI Human Resource Management Professional Certification, Villanova University, Villanova, PA Licensed Practical Nurse, St. Louis Board of Education, St. Louis, MO EMDR Training, PESI
Gottman Couple Therapy Training, Level II, Gottman Institute Clinical Training for Sexual Addiction, Cornerstone Institute Certified Peer Specialist, State of Missouri
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