SUZETTE GORDON

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Weston, Florida 33327

754-***-****

adz0a1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in an organization that offers continued growth where motivation and self confidence will be an asset.

EDUCATION: NOVA UNIVERSITY, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Master of Science Degree in Mental Health counseling

December 1991, GPA: 3.83

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton, Florida

Bachelor of Arts Degree, December 1988

Criminal Justice/Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida

Psychology

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE: FLORIDA REAL ESTATE Sales Associate

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR- License # MH 4777

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT FAMILY MEDIATOR

QUALIFIED PARENT COORDINATOR

CERTIFIED ESSENTIAL OIL COACH

SALES EXPERIENCE- Coldwell Banker Realty-Real Estate Sales

Lifestyle Publications-Advertising Sales

Mom’s Creating Financial Freedom- Marketing and Sales

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

April 2019- NOTHING BUT ADVICE

Present (Weston, Florida)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Provide immediate mental health advice to users who want support and guidance at precisely the time such advice is needed. This service is provided through audio, video and text technology. Users choose what type of communication works best for them.

August 2016- POSNACK SCHOOL

Present (Davie, Florida)

School Counselor

Provided daily and weekly counseling to elementary school students. Engaged students in weekly social skills groups; that focused on character strengths, developing, and maintaining positive peer relationships, developing effective communication and life skills, as well as bullying prevention and intervention. Co-facilitated male and female student health education classes.

Jan. 1998- ALTERNATE FAMILY CARE

June 2016 (Sunrise, Florida)

Primary Therapist

Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Provided intensive in- home therapy to severely emotionally disturbed foster care children. Attended judicial hearings to inform the judge about the progress of the child. Developed treatment plans and goals. Attended multidisciplinary meetings to advocate in the best interest of the client. Monthly consultations with treating psychiatrist to discuss tolerance of prescribed medications. Provided family therapy; when reunification was the goal.

June 2011- ALTERNATE FAMILY CARE

June 2015 (Sunrise, Florida)

Program Director

Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised clinicians and foster families. Case review with clinicians. Oversaw the clinical functions of clinicians and foster families to ensure that all recipients of treatment were provided quality care. Assessed incoming therapeutic foster children, to determine the most appropriate placement; in order to effectively meet their mental health needs. Conducted utilization management reviews.

January 2000-

August 2015 SUZETTE KRAUSE GORDON, LMHC

(Davie, FL)

Owner – Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Provided individual and family therapy to children and adult clients using a cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic approach. Affiliated with an Employee Assistance Program; serving a professional client base.

Sept. 1995- HENDERSON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Jan. 1998 (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

Youth Case Manager/Therapist

Provided case management services for abused and neglected youth. Managed a caseload of twenty clients, which included assessment and treatment planning. Ranked number 1 in production. Provided intensive in-home therapy to children and families; with the goal of maintaining the children in their biological home environments.

Jan. 1993- NURTI SYSTEM

June 1994 (Pompano Beach, Florida)

Team Leader/Nutritional Specialist/Behavior Counselor

Team Leader: Supervised health care workers and behavior counselors. Arranged work schedules to ensure complete office coverage for staff employees.

Nutritional Specialist: Worked with clients to coordinate their food intake program, and give motivational support.

Behavior Counselor: Presented an innovative, cognitive, and behavioral program to a group of clients.

Jan. 1992- THE RETREAT

Jan. 1993 (Sunrise, Florida) Mental Health Technician

Worked with adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of psychiatric problems; including mood and anxiety disorders, chemical dependency, behavior problems, eating disorders, and acute psychosis. Responsibilities included: running groups, individual consultation, and charting progress.

Jan. 1992 UNIVERSITY VILLAGE CENTER FOR COUNSELING

Dec. 1992 (Pembroke Pines, Florida)

Clinical Associate

Individual, family, and group counseling. Emphasis on emotional and behavioral problems of children, adolescents, and adults.

May 1991- BROWARD COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT

Jan. 1992 TREATMENT DIVISION

(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

Psychotherapist Intern

Provided long term individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children affected by the trauma of sexual abuse, and problems ranging from depression to acute psychosis. Responsibilities included: individual counseling, as well as crisis counseling, implementing and

designing treatment plans, consulting with families, and providing information to the legal system.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Florida Mental Health Counselor Association

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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