Felicia Ruiz Simpson

M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A., Human Services, LPN, Mindfulness Advocate, Health & Wellness Consultant

Piney Flats, TN 37686

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To offer support, community service, outreach, advocacy, and mental health education utilizing empathetic care in a position where my demonstrated strengths in client and community service, wellness, holistic counseling, and complementary therapies can positively influence my community. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

School Based Therapist, Resident in Counseling

HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES - Abingdon, VA

July 2022 to Present

School-Based Therapist: From initial assessment and diagnosis to service recommendations and provision of group, individual, and family therapy within the school setting, this position gives you the opportunity for meaningful, hands-on work alongside community partners for greater continuity of care. Family Specialist/Intern/Intake Specialist

FOUNDATIONS FOR LIFE PRINCIPLES - Jonesborough, TN November 2021 to May 2022

Foundations for Life Principles (FLP) is an ethics-based mental health organization established on the belief that CHARACTER COUNTS!® The Six Pillars of Character® are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. FLP utilizes the MORAL KOMBAT curriculum to strongly influence at-risk adolescents via the application of cognitive-behavioral and rational emotive therapy methodologies, as well as a variety of other nationwide best practices. Practicum/Internship Clinical Mental Health Counseling COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES - Kingsport, TN

May 2021 to May 2022

600 hrs (240 of which are direct client hours). Working with Substance Abuse and co-occurring disorders worked as a student counselor in training.

• Group Counseling In-Person and Telehealth

• Individual Counseling

• Psychoeducation

Director of Holistic Care & Healing/Director of Women's Health & Safety YWCA NETN & SWVA - Bristol, TN

January 2017 to June 2019

This full time position is responsible for the following: Implement successful marketing, communication and public relations programs that enhance the YWCA fitness center within the market place and general public. Research fitness trends and recruit trainers to maintain a dynamic and relevant class schedule Managing center usage and scheduling of trainers and classes. Membership recruitment and retention.

Overall day to day management of the fitness center. Develop and implement community educational programs. Instructing groups or individuals in exercise activities on an as needed basis, if qualified. Individual should possess good communications skills and be self motivated, energetic and responsible. Fitness Coordinator

YMCA - Bristol, TN

February 2006 to November 2016

Health and Wellness Counseling/Health Coach

• Management of fitness staff and ensuring quality YMCA member services.

• Head Personal Trainer

• Weight Management Instructor

• Group Fitness Instructor- Yoga, Group Power, Zumba, Kickboxing, Cycle, Boot Camp.

• Project Manager overseeing two projects - the Bristol Family YMCA LIVESTRONG program for cancer survivors and doctor referral program.

• Conducting face-to-face interview of fitness staff.

• Helping members to understand and implement their fitness goals.

• Responsible for facilitating fitness orientations for new and current members.

• Closely assisting and mentoring fitness staff.

• Fundraising and community relations.

Adjunct Faculty

Virginia Intermont College - Bristol, VA

January 2010 to August 2014

Adjunct faculty teacher instructing group exercise classes and strength training classes to college students. Classes were offered as Spring, and Fall courses. Fitness Coordinator

YWCA - Bristol, TN

2002 to 2006

Group Fitness Instructor

• Personal Trainer

• New member fitness orientations

• Day to day operations and member services

Qualified Mental Health Professional - Trainee (QMHP-Trainee) Education

Master's in Clinical Mental Health

Liberty University

June 2019 to May 2022

Master of Arts in Human Services: Health and Wellness Counseling Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA

2013 to 2014

Diploma in Practical Nursing (completed Refresher course in June 2019) Tennessee Technology Center at Elizabethton - Elizabethton, TN July 2010 to June 2011

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management

Virginia Intermont College - Bristol, VA

2000 to 2004

Skills

• Human Services :Health and Wellness Counseling (5 years)

• Customer Service (10+ years)

• Medical Terminology (5 years)

• Training (5 years)

• Victim Assistance Training Online- "VAT Online is a foundational Web-based victim assistance training program that offers victim service providers and allied professionals the opportunity to acquire the essential skills and knowledge they need to more effectively assist victims of crime. VAT Online has four sections: Basics, Core Competencies and Skills, Crimes, and Specific Considerations for Providing Victim Services. The Basics section includes information that all victim service providers must know, including victims' rights and the justice systems, which provides a foundation for victim services. The Core Competencies and Skills section includes modules such as basic communication skills, confidentiality, and advocacy. The Crimes section includes the characteristics and prevalence of crime, and other information about crimes including sexual assault, elder abuse, and child abuse. The Specific Considerations for Providing Victim Services section includes information and skills to serve populations such as LGBTQ populations, campus/university victims of crime, and victims of sexual assault in the military." (Less than 1 year)

• Fitness Training (10+ years)

• Personal Training (10+ years)

• Health Coaching (5 years)

• Fitness Instructor (10+ years)

• Group Fitness

• Yoga

• Nursing

• Event Planning

• Motivational interviewing

• Medication Administration

• Group Therapy

• Behavioral Health

• Behavioral Therapy

• Mental Health Counseling

• Crisis Intervention

• Crisis Management

• Addiction Counseling

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Clinical Counseling

• Program Development

• Curriculum Development

• Meeting Facilitation

• Presentation Skills

• Management

• Spanish

• Child & Family Counseling

• Case Management

• Teaching

Languages

• Spanish - Fluent

Certifications and Licenses

Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certificate June 2015 to Present

Yoga Teacher-200 hour RYT

CPR/AED

May 2021 to May 2023

Licensed Practical Nurse (Active/Unencumbered)

July 2010 to June 2024

NCC

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

November 2020 to November 2022

Additional Information

: Bilingual (Spanish)

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