Licensed Clinical School Psychologist

DR. LINDA DIXON

Fishkill, New York *****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished NYS Certified School Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with over 42 years of experience, including 22 in public education. At Arlington Central School District, led initiatives improving student well-being through strategic planning and effective communication, achieving significant counseling goals. Skilled in operations management and crisis response, demonstrating a compassionate and energetic approach to pastoral and educational counseling. SKILLS

Dedicated, compassionate and

energetic NYS Certified School

Psychologist,

Nationally Board Certified Counselor

(NBCC)

Ct. State Licensed Professional

Counselor

42 years of diverse experience in

counseling

22 years in public education.

Strategic Planning

Excellent Verbal and written

communication

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

by National Christian Counselor's

Association (NCCA)

Commissioned Minister of Pastoral

Care by Experience Ministries

Operations Management

WORK HISTORY

07/2022 to Current Director of Counseling

The Christian and Pastoral Counseling Center – Fishkill, NY Provide high quality counseling services to children, teens, and adults with compliance to treatment plans at 95% monitor rate.

Provide comprehensive individual, family, marital and group counseling support services to over 100 clients monthly.

Assess temperament needs using the Arno Profile System (APS) with 100 clients to date.

Implement treatment plans to achieve high quality counseling goals within 100% compliance to APS profiles/

07/2022 to Current Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Valley Christian Church – Hopewell Junction, NY

Cultivated a warm environment of trust that enabled individuals to share openly about their struggles during one-on-one counseling sessions or group discussions. Adding 60 group sessions in 10 weeks for support services. Conducted mental health weekly groups on related social-emotional issues with a participation rate of 60 clients weekly at 90% attendance during a 14 week period. Expanded congregational awareness of mental health issues by incorporating educational resources and information into sermons, workshops, or presentations. Developed comprehensive pastoral care plans to address emotional, spiritual, and social challenges faced by individuals and families in the congregation. Connected congregants in need of additional professional help with appropriate resources such as mental health professionals or community organizations. Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions while adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations within the field of pastoral counseling.

07/2004 to 07/2022 New York State Certified School Psychologist Arlington Central School District – 144 Todd Hill Road, Lagrangeville, NY 12533 Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students. Conducted group and individual counseling sessions using an evidence-based social-emotional-learning curriculum,

Proven history of effective collaboration with educational teams with response to intervention (RtI).

Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly. Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment. Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504s. Provided comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations under NYS Part 200 regulations.

07/2001 to 07/2004 New York State Certified School Psychologist Pine Plains Central School District – Pine Plains, NY Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students. Conducted 10 weekly group and over 20 student individual counseling sessions for key issues among two elementary schools from grades K-6. Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly. Assisted in crisis response efforts, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students while maintaining a safe learning environment. EDUCATION

06/2021 Ph.D.: Clinical Counseling

Jacksonville University - Jacksonville, FL

07/2001 Master of Arts: School Psychology

Marist College - Poughkeepsie, NY

06/1986 Master of Arts: Clinical Counseling

Marist College - Poughkeepsie, NY

06/1983 Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

SUNY Brockport - Brockport, NY

05/1981 Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts

Dutchess Community College - Poughkeepsie, NY

AFFILIATIONS

American Christian Counseling Association Clinical Member

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