Milinda Dowsett
Newark, DE *****
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Work Experience
Substance Abuse Counselor
Centurion Health, Howard R. Young Correctional Institute - Wilmington, DE December 2019 to July 2022
• Provided group and individual counseling sessions for men in prison.
• Determined and implemented treatment plans for men in recovery for drug and alcohol abuse
• Prepared clients to re-enter society after drug treatment Site Supervisor
Friendship House - Newark, DE
August 2014 to November 2019
• Oversee Day Center for homeless and very low-income clients.
• Assisted clients in working to achieve a better financial situation.
• Helped clients on the computer to look for jobs and places to live.
• Worked with clients to help improve their chances of being stable again. Chaplain
DELAWARE HOSPICE - Wilmington, DE
September 2007 to August 2012
Provided spiritual support to hospice patients and their families
• Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate appropriate care for hospice patients
• Collaborated with community clergy to provide services requested by patients
• Assessed patient spiritual needs within the Medicare guidelines
• Met with families, planning and conducting funerals and memorial services Chaplain Resident
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEMS - Newark, DE
August 2006 to August 2007
Provided spiritual support for trauma patients and families in a Level I Trauma Center
• Worked under the guidance of an experienced hospital chaplain
• Attended clinical pastoral education as part of a group of chaplain residents under the supervision of CPE supervisor
• Contacted families of the patients brought into the Emergency Department Long Term Substitute Teacher
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Beltsville, MD August 2004 to June 2006
Established and implemented lesson plans
• Assisted students in understanding the subject being taught
• Enforced classroom rules and appropriate behaviors
• Worked with other staff members, including administration, to provide an educational support to students
Education
Master of Divinity Bachelor in General Studies
LANCASTER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY - Lancaster, PA
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY - Willimantic, CT Skills
• Hospital Experience
• Group Therapy
• Behavior management
• Teaching
• Behavioral Therapy
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Mental Health Counseling
• Case Management
• Writing skills
• Time management
• Report writing
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Computer skills
• Crisis Management
• Hospice Care
• English
• Experience with Children
• Interviewing
• Qualitative research interviewing
• Motivational Interviewing
• Social Work
• Documentation review
• Addiction Counseling
Certifications and Licenses
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification