Gerard Mondestin

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Licensure

LPC / Missouri and Oklahoma

LPC supervisor in Missouri

EDUCATION

Regent University – Ph.D in Counseling and Psychological studies -expected to graduate May 2023.

Assemblies of God Theogical Seminary- Master of Arts in Mental Health, Springfield MO, May 2013

Ozark Christian College –Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counseling, Joplin MO, May 2009

Ozark Christian College – Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Joplin MO May 2008

AFPEC-Diploma in Administration and management, Haiti July 2005

ISTI- Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation, Port au Prince, Haiti 2002

Windward Island School of Evangelism- Associate degree in Ministry, St Vincent and the Grenadines, May 2004

INUQUA- Bachelor in Computer Science, Port au Prince, Haiti August 2000

COUNSELING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Grand Mental Health Center, June 2019 to September 2022

Integrated Team Manager

Provided individual counseling to consumers with co-occurring disorders and trauma.

Formulated individual treatment plan

Conducted interviews and assessments

Participated in clinical meetings

Conducted family therapy

Supervised Care Coordinator

Preferred Family Healthcare, 5620 Wildwood Ranch Parkway, Joplin MO 64804 March 26, 2014, to May 2019

Therapist

Provided individual counseling to consumers with co-occurring disorders and trauma.

Conducted groups( Education and counseling)

Formulated individual treatment plan

Conducted interviews and assessments

Participated in clinical meetings

Conducted family therapy.

Facilitated correspondence between lawyers, DFS and consumer or consumer’s family.

Cottage Coach and Counseling, 407 Maple Street, Neosho MO 64850 September 2013 to December 2015

Parent Aide and Mental Health Counselor

Participated in seminars with topics surrounding the assessment and treatment of individuals meeting criteria for Axis I and Axis II diagnosis

Co-facilitated psycho-educational lectures on addition, grief and loss, stress management, assertive communication, cognitive distortions and relapse staffing.

Maintained client progress notes for intensive review and continuity of care

Collaborated with various outpatient community outreach for services to support clients with transitions.

Participated in individual treatment plan.

Conducted therapy for children.

Haitian Living Bridge/Haitian Bible College Joplin MO; June 2011-2013

Volunteer/ Instructor

Served as Volunteer to raise money for the organization.

Taught Classes to Haitian student via Skype

Travelled twice a year to teach in Haiti

Conducted therapy session for Haitians in Haiti/ Using CBT and Brief Therapy.

Conducted Seminars for Haitian Ministers on Pastoral care.

Professional Development

Cottage Coach and Counseling, 407 Maple Street, Neosho MO 64850

Received training and certification from American Association of Suicidology.

Received training in serving our veterans Behavioral Health Certificate

Received training in Love and logic Parenting

Received training and certification in QPRT suicide Risk Detection, Risk Assessment and Risk Management from QPR institute.

Received training and certificate in DBT(Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

Received training and certificate in wellness coaching.

Received training and certificate in Prepare and Enrich

PROFFESSIONAL AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Led AA meetings at Spring City Church of Christ, Joplin MO -2012-2013

Served as Chaplain at Green Briar Nursing Home, Joplin MO 2009-2010

Served as Youth counselor and Assistant Pastor at Eglise Chretienne de West Palm Beach August 2009-November 2009

Served as a Pastor in Haiti at Primitive Church: 2002-2006

Served as the President of two Christian conventions in Haiti- July 2007-2009

Did crisis intervention in Haiti in 2010 after the Earthquake.

Interpreted and assisted American Psychologists in Haiti after the Earthquake.

Served as the Administrator of ISTI Port au Prince, Haiti 2000-2004

Served as the Director of a Sponsorship program at Haitian Christian Mission, Port au Prince, Haiti, 200-2003

Conducted a mobile mental health clinic in Haiti with a group of missionaries, Haiti April 2014

Wrote and Published a book” Journey to My Destiny” in 2015

Executive Director of Haitian Living Bridge, 501(c3)

Owner and CEO of My Destiny Home Care

Owner and CEO of Bridge Counseling Center

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Sociology (AAS)

Black African American Christian Counselors (BAACC)

ACHIEVEMENTS

.Graduate as the Best Student of my promotion (Windward Island School of Evangelism)

. Award based on Merit (Computer School in Haiti/INUQUA)

SKILLS/Abilities

MBTI & Strong Interest inventory Case management

Crisis intervention and Mediation DBT and social skills

Computer Skills Bilingual (French and English)

Oral and Written Skills Ability to diagnose Mental Health issues using DSM-V

Advanced training in CBT

EMDR trained

Research interest for my dissertation

Mental Awareness Campaign in Haiti.

Hobbies

Music, soccer and reading.

Writing- published my first book in 2015.

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