Mental Health Early Childhood
Resume:
ALICIA SCOTT, MA, NCC, CPC
*************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a position where I can help those in need.
Summary:
Experienced in all aspects of human relations and social services.
From direct counseling, developed the ability to understand human needs through developing a rapport with clients and providing appropriate assistance.
Education:
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ May 2005-January 2006
oPost-Master’s Certification in Professional Counseling
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ September 2002-May 2005
oM.A., Counseling
oSpecializing in Counseling the Family & Addictions Counseling
oAlpha Epsilon Lambda
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ Sept 1999- May 2002
Licensure:
Nevada, CPC July 2013 - Present
Nevada, CPC-IP December 2012 - July 2012
National Board Certification, NCC October 2009 - Present
Pennsylvania, LPC July 2009 - February 2013
Certification:
PAC (Positive Approach to Care) Certified Trainer, Teepa Snow
CSTS (Certified Shame Informed Treatment Specialist)
RCFI (Registered Child Forensic Interviewer)
Professional Experience
Clinical Director-Legacy Health and Wellness March-2015 to present
Provides clinical supervision to licensed interns as a Nevada State Board approved primary and secondary clinical supervisor
Provides onsite supervision to interns and licensed clinicians
Provides comprehensive evaluations and assessments
Provides Individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens
Oversees the treatment of clients in 30 facilities statewide
Oversees the treatment of all insurances
Oversees RMH (Rehabilitative Mental Health) services
Approves PAR’s (Prior Authorization Review) for Medicaid FFS approval
Submits PARS and verifies approvals for Medicaid FFS
Supervises practicum students from various universities
Provides team building for small agencies
As a PAC certified trainer, teaches staff and family members how to care for someone living with dementia
Provides training for skilled nursing facilities, interns and various agencies to include the Perry Foundation
Clinical Supervisor - Nevada Behavioral Solutions September 2012 – March 2015
Provided clinical supervision to Licensed therapists, Licensed Interns and QMHA/QBA providers
Provided educational and compliance trainings to Licensed therapist, Interns and QMHA/QBA providers
Provided initial trainings to QMHA/QBA providers
Provided comprehensive evaluations and assessments
Wrote and edited PAR’s (Prior Authorization Review) for Medicaid approval
Organized and presented continuing education opportunities for mental health professionals
Supervised practicum students from UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Provided Individual therapy to children, adolescents & adults
Provided comprehensive evaluations
Provided responsible and successful treatment plans
Writes and edits PAR’s (Prior Authorization Review) for Medicaid approval
Owner, Director & Licensed Therapist - Alicia Scott Counseling July 2009 - Sept 2012
Provided Individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents & adults
Provided comprehensive evaluations
Provided responsible and successful treatment plans
Provided drug and alcohol counseling
Contracted through the State of Delaware to provide mental health consulting in early childhood learning centers
Provided educational trainings to early childhood teaching staff
Provided annual trainings at University of Delaware Conference for Young Child Mental Health/Traumatic Stress
Provided skills and techniques to early child staff to ensure children are not expelled from the school
Provided wrap-around services to ensure the success of clients and their families
Provided PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) for clients and their families
Trained TCIT (Teacher Child Interaction Therapy) to early childhood staff throughout the state of Delaware
Provided CARE (Child Adult Relationship Enhancement) training to early childhood staff
Adolescent Clinical Services Coordinator - State of Delaware Drug Court Team March 2007 - February 2010
Provided comprehensive clinical case management
Provided Psych-education for families
Represented clients at Drug Court and informs court of client’s progress
Recommended and enforces disciplinary sanctions for non-compliant clients
Provided responsible Service Plans and maintains treatment goals
Provided valuable assistance within the treatment team, to include Probation and DFS
Provided crisis intervention
Provided individual clinical treatment for clients and their families
Provided thorough evaluations of clients and accurately determines their level of care
Assisted clients and families with educational goals
Clinical Supervisor - Crossroads of Delaware August 2007 - September 2012
Provided individual therapy for adolescents
Provided thorough evaluations of clients and accurately determines their level of care
Assisted clients and families with educational goals
Provided clinical supervision of charting, documentation and therapists
Clinical Counseling Coordinator - The Mentor Network June 2005 - March 2007
Provided individual and group therapy for children and adolescents
Provided family therapy for clients and their foster families
Provided responsible discharge planning
Provided responsible Joint Care Reviews and Strengths and Needs Assessments
Provided comprehensive clinical case management
Provided treatment in Crisis Intervention
Provided Psych-education for families
Provided crisis intervention
Drug and Alcohol Counselor/Intern, Touchstone Hall May 2004 - May 2005
Provided comprehensive clinical case management
Provided individual and group therapy for adolescents
Provided Psych-education for families
Performed initial screening assessments
Freelance Editor - Pearson Education July 2004 - June 2005
Provided consultation services for publication of academic textbooks
Performed editorial, auditing and correction of randomly categorized textbooks in preparation of final printing
Submitted recommendations for quality enhancement of company’s publications
Research Assistant - Rutgers University Infant Cognition Center January 2002 - August 2002
Coded and recorded infants’ behavioral data and participated in statistical data analysis.
Interacted with parents at all stages of research: scheduling appointments, introducing parents and infants to the lab, and conducting experimental procedures.
During weekly lab meeting read and critically analyzed state of-the-art published research on infant cognition
Conducted studies investigating multiple aspects of infant cognition and perception
Additional employment experiences, not pertaining to current line of work, can be provided upon request
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