Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician & Director

Amina C. McCown, MSMHC, LPC, NCC, PsyD, PHD

Wilmington, DE • [Phone: 267-***-****] • [Email: ***********@*****.***]

Professional Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of clinical, administrative, and correctional leadership experience. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and managing multidisciplinary teams across mental health, corrections, and community programs. Specialized in dual diagnosis, serious mental illness, substance use, and specialneeds populations. Known for strong communication, compassionate care, and the ability to build effective therapeutic and organizational systems.

Areas of Expertise

Individual & Group Therapy

Dual Diagnosis & SMI

Corrections & Reentry Services

Crisis Intervention

Treatment Planning & Assessment

Staff Leadership & Training

Program Development

LGBTQ+ Support

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD

Professional Experience

CEO & Clinical Director

Jus Care @ McCown Services • March 2022 – Present

Lead organizational mission, operations, and clinical programming for a growing behavioral health agency.

Manage 10–20 staff; oversee compliance with PA Department of Human Services.

Develop policies, procedures, and community initiatives to expand services.

Provide clinical oversight and ensure quality of care for dualdiagnosed clients.

CEO / Clinician

A. McCown & Associates • May 2022 – Present

Conduct assessments, diagnostic summaries, and individualized treatment plans.

Provide therapy, case management, group facilitation, and aftercare planning.

Complete evaluations for admissions and determine appropriate level of care.

Maintain communication with families, referral sources, and multidisciplinary teams.

Unit Manager

SCI Chester • October 2021 – Retired 2024

Manage eight housing units, including therapeutic communities, recovery units, COVID units, and general population.

Supervise multidisciplinary staff, including corrections officers; oversee training, performance, and professional development.

Ensure unit security, sanitation, compliance, and adherence to DOC policies.

Conduct PREA and security investigations; chair committees and lead unit operations.

Maintain inmate records, manage resources, and coordinate longrange planning.

Unit Manager

SCI Phoenix • March 2021 – September 2021

Oversaw unit operations, staff supervision, security, and compliance.

Conducted investigations, chaired committees, and managed multidisciplinary teams.

Ensured safety, sanitation, and adherence to DOC standards.

Clinician (Multiple Roles)

Thriveworks Counseling • Clinical Counseling Pediatrics • Internet Behavioral Care 2015 – 2021 Across these roles, responsibilities included:

Administering assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.

Documenting progress and completing case conference reports.

Providing individual, family, and group therapy.

Coordinating aftercare, referrals, and levelofcare determinations.

Collaborating with families, referral sources, and treatment teams. (This condensed section reflects repeated responsibilities across your clinician positions.)

EAP Counselor

Adventist HealthCare • August 2017 – August 2018

Provided confidential assessments, shortterm counseling, referrals, and crisis support.

Conducted intake assessments, explained benefits, and coordinated referrals.

Documented calls, maintained records, and supported affiliate network operations.

Regional Program Manager

PA Department of Corrections – Bureau of Community Corrections September 2014 – Present

Direct regional operations, supervise staff, and manage contractors.

Develop and implement policies ensuring compliance with DOC standards.

Collaborate with state agencies, legislators, and community partners.

Lead performance management initiatives and datadriven program evaluation.

Support reentry programming and multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Specialized Psychologist / Psychologist

SCI Graterford • 2010 – 2014

Conducted psychological assessments, testing, and treatment planning.

Facilitated therapy groups including sex offender and specialneeds populations.

Prepared evaluations for parole, prerelease, and commutation.

Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and crisis interventions.

Managed case plans, provided counseling, and maintained clinical documentation.

Program Director

CareLink Community Support Services • 2008 – 2010

Directed daily operations of a longterm mental health residential program.

Oversaw clinical services, budgeting, admissions, and staff supervision.

Coordinated with probation, parole, and community agencies.

FamilyBased Therapist / Mobile Therapist / Case Manager

Northwestern Human Services & Northeast Treatment Centers 2006 – 2008

Provided inhome therapy, crisis planning, and family support.

Conducted psychosocial assessments and coordinated multidisciplinary services.

Facilitated access to community resources and advocated for client needs.

Social Worker

Norristown State Hospital • 2006

Provided social work services to dualdiagnosed residents.

Facilitated therapeutic groups and coordinated discharge planning.

Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Delaware Valley Veterans Home • 2003 – 2006

Developed therapeutic activity programs for assisted living, dementia, and Alzheimer’s residents.

Supervised volunteers and conducted assessments.

Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings and documentation.

Education

PhD in Psychology

PsyD in Psychology and Grief Counseling

Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justince and Human Services

Licensure & Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

CPR Certified

Additional DOC and clinical training (PREA, EPIC, Case Management, etc.)

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