Masters in Marrage and Family and Mental Health Counseling

Linda E. Sloat

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New Haven, IN *****

Cell: 260-***-****

E-Mail:*******@*****.***

RESUME

Education :

Graduate School- MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health

Counseling and Career Counseling

-Fall 2005 - June 2008

Indiana University - Bachelors in General Studies - Social Sciences/English Washtenaw Community College - Associates in General Studies

Cuernavaca, Mexico – CIDOC (Ivan Illich, Spanish Language Institute)

Lima Technical College – Graphic Arts Training

Eastern Michigan University Seminar - Grant Writing

Educational Seminars - Counseling (Rape, Victims and Losses, Drug and Alcohol, Delinquency)

State of Ohio - Suicide and Survival Seminar

State of Ohio - Certified Adult Education Teacher - Vantage Vocational School

Teaching Family Association - Certified Family Teacher

State of Ohio - Certified Foster Parent

CANS Certified; ANSA Certified

Medical Assistant Training

Teaching of Children and Adults (English, Music, Spanish, Parenting, ESL) 29 yr

Achievements:

-Bilingual in Spanish and English

-Parent Representative and Public Educator/ Epilepsy Foundation (Michigan)

-Trainer/Indiana “Family Health Workers”

-Research Assistant/ “Native American Plants”; “Alcoholism”

-Editor/ bilingual newspaper- U.S. Bilingual Project

-Pastoral Team Leader- South Texas Cancer Center, family education and support

-Educator/ Alternatives Counseling Center; Drug and Alcohol Counselor Education (Indiana)

-Who’s Who for Bachelors, Masters, and Professionally

Work Experience:

Advocate/ Therapist

Family Therapist August 2010 – October 2011

Klamath Youth Development Center

Klamath Falls, OR 97634

Responsibilities:

Full time therapist for children and families. Treatment Plans; daily progress notes; evaluations; intakes; suicide emergency intervention; health care plans; coordination of all staff in patient care; Non-offending parent group leader (DHS). Liaison for clients.

Bilingual Therapist August 2008 – February 2009

San Luis Valley Mental Health Center

San Luis, CO. 78749

Responsibilities:

Bilingual Therapist in schools, mental health center, and Head Start program. Community liaison and advocate. Attended interagency meetings, maintained all records electronically. Administered assessments, diagnoses, and pertinent communications throughout community and within agency. Emergency assessments and crisis counseling.

Borders Books November 2006 – May 2007

4320 Coldwater Rd.

Fort Wayne, IN. 46805

Responsibilities:

Corporate Sales Representative for Ft. Wayne and surrounding areas. Managed all account orders for school systems, businesses, corporations, and large groups. Maintained business section in store; customer sales including up-selling, orders, shelving, inventory, and display setup. Attended meetings and trainings. Cooperated in a team approach.

Therapist/Student -Internship 2007-2008 (MFT, MHC)

Park Center, Outpatient Services

909 E. State Street

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

Supervisor: Michele Jones

Responsibilities:

Counseled children, adolescents, couples, families (Spanish and/or English)/ Spanish speaking therapist in Outpatient Services, co-led 3 groups, Play Therapy, maintained daily therapy notes, treatment plans, referrals, CANS certified, ANSA certified, and Essentia.

Therapist (MFT) Student- Practicum 2006-2007

Indiana University-Purdue University Community Clinic

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46835

Supervisors: Dr. John Bond, Miles Nitz (direct and electronic feedback)

Responsibilities:

Counseled youth, couples, and families, maintained case notes, and treatment plans.

REFERENCES

Professional References:

Michele Jones 260/481-2700 Park Center Ext.2121

Onsite Supervisor

Rob Urlacher 541-***-**** KYDC/Clinical Director

Personal References:

Charles Bliven 260-***-**** Oldest Son (32 years old)

Cathy Li 419-***-**** Friend for 19 years

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