B. Middleton-Brown
Resume:
BETHANE L. MIDDLETON-BROWN, MA, LPC
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 992-0611hm
(704) 756-2788wireless
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EDUCATION:
Master of Arts, Counseling - Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ (8/06)
Relevant Coursework:
• Counseling in the Schools
• Career & Lifestyle Planning
• Community Agencies/Counseling/Consultation
• Counseling courses - various theoretical approaches to group and individual counseling
• Psychotherapy & Interpersonal Approach
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (8/94)
Relevant Coursework:
• Exercise Physiology focusing on Perceptual and Motor Development as well as Fundamental Motor Patterns (i.e. finger dexterity, hand and eye coordination, arms and leg alternation, etc.)
• Physical Education focusing on Sport skills, Athletic Injury Assessment and Therapeutic Modalities
(Currently enrolled in Doctorate Program @ Fielding Graduate University)
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Access Coordinator – Presbyterian Hospital; Charlotte, NC (2/2011- present
• Conduct Mental Status Exam with patients who are present in crisis in Emergency Department as well as on the Medical Floors in the hospital
• Provide Case Presentations to Psychiatrist for disposition
• Provide referrals for patient needing Outpatient Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Treatment
Adjunct Professor – Gaston College (General and Abnormal Psychology, Crisis Intervention courses); Dallas, NC (1/09- present)
• Provide lectures on aspects of General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology & Crisis Intervention
• Facilitate Discussions about Abnormal Psychology as it relates to world issues, etc.
Human Services Clinician/Weekend Supervisor – Daymark Recovery Services Crisis Recovery Center; Kannapolis, NC (8/07- 3/2010)
• Conduct Clinical Assessments for Clients being committed voluntarily/Involuntarily
• Provide Safety assessments (ranging from 15mins. to every shift) for clients experiencing Homicidal and Suicidal Ideations as well as psychosis/mania
• Provide first Evaluation for clients being committed Involuntarily
• Facilitate Processing groups/Mental Health &/or Substance Abuse
• Facilitate Educational groups/Mental Health &/or Substance Abuse
• Assist with exploring aftercare options
• In charge of overseeing normal routine of Crisis Center
• Supervised a staff consisting of approximately 15 employees
Human Services Clinician – Daymark Recovery Services (Emergency Services); Kannapolis, NC (11/06- 8/07)
• Conduct Clinical Assessments for clients seen in Emergency Services
• Provide Provisional Diagnosis for individuals who present w/symptoms of Substance Abuse &/or Dependence, Mental Health illnesses/disorders as well as individuals who are Dually Diagnosed
• Facilitate Individual counseling, Family & Group counseling to individuals in crisis who experience Suicidal and/or Homicidal Ideations, Severe Anxiety, Psychosis, in need of Detoxification, Addictions, etc.
• Do follow-up counseling with hospital discharges, conduct mental evaluations via county jail and hospital ER
• Implement Case Support via phone contact
• Provide referrals for clients to Outpatient, Inpatient & Residential as well as to Community Support Agencies and Mobile Crisis Management
• Coordinate Treatment Plans via creating goals and objectives for client enrolled in Outpatient Treatment
• Assist Psychiatrist in coordinating care for clients by assessing for safety as well as providing follow-up phone and/or in- person contact, etc.
Inclusion Specialist – Thompson Child and Family Focus; Charlotte, NC 8/07-11/07
• Provided technical assistance to teachers at Child Development Centers focusing on children ages 0-5 years with challenging behaviors to support their success in the classroom setting.
• Provide in-service trainings to child care teachers/directors.
• Provide coaching and consulting to child care teachers/directors
After School Coordinator - University Child Development Center, Charlotte, NC 8/01-3/02
• Supervised assistants providing care to students in after- school
• Designed and implemented Character Education Program for approximately 25 school age children as well as provided tutoring, mentoring and group counseling to student
Program Coordinator - Make A Difference Center, Charlotte, NC (6/97-8/97)
• Designed and implemented a summer enrichment program for inner- city youths consisting of weekly educational themes and field trips that promoted positive self-esteem and a greater interest in learning in the areas of science, math, computer science and geography.
• Provided supervision and guidance to inner-city youths participating in community projects such as Adopting a Street
Communications Specialist - South Carolina Army National Guard CO B 151st SIG BN West Columbia, SC (Detachment 82nd Airborne Infantry) 4/89-4/97
• Responsible for providing communications via SHF and/or UHF Satellites
• Dispatch via Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE)
Family Service Coordinator - Grandfather Home for Children, Banner Elk, NC (7/95-1/96)
• Worked with Social worker to plan and conduct family, group, and individual therapy sessions, home visits and assist residents with achieving long and short term goals
• Responsible for supervision of daily living routine for approximately 8 to 10 female residents as well as academic tutoring, planning and implementing extracurricular activities during weekend rotations
Internships/Practicum:
Intern - North Mecklenburg High School (Counseling Department), Huntersville, NC (1/06-6/06)
• Provide individual counseling to approximately 50 students experiencing problems with academics, family, peers and teachers using various theoretical approaches to address and replace maladaptive mechanisms of coping
Collaborate with Case Managers, teachers and assigned school counselors to provide additional support to students and parents
Internships/Practicum Continued
Intern (Counseling) - Florence Crittenton Services, Charlotte, NC (6/06-8/06)
• Collaborated with social workers, and onsite case managers to provide individual and group counseling to approximately 15 to 20 pregnant females using theoretical approaches to teach innovative ways of coping with stress
• Facilitated groups on Anger Management and Nurturing
Practicum - Communities In Schools - Midwood High School, Charlotte, NC (9/05-3/06)
• Collaborated with counselors, social workers, teachers and parents of local high school to provide individual and group counseling to approximately 25 students with behavioral and academic problems using the Person Centered theory, Cognitive/Behavioral Theory and various other theoretical approaches
• Assisted students with college preparation through “ThinkCollege”
• CollegeBoard Fall Counselor Workshop (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) - Fall 2005
Practicum - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Benson Center for Motor Development 8/91-8/94
• Worked with Licensed Exercise Physiologist assisting children who experienced delays in fine and gross motor development
• Created physical activities that focused on Finger Dexterity, Hand and eye coordination, body balancing as well as learning how to properly alternate arms and legs when walking or running
Department of Athletics 8/91-8/94
o Provided on-site treatment to athletes experiencing minor injuries that required rehabilitation using cold/hot modalities, ankle and wrist taping, muscle stimulation as well as strengthening and conditioning with universal and free weights
VOLUNTEER WORK:
• Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
o Worked with Youth Services empowering youth by providing Sunday biblical studies and enrichment Charlotte, NC 11/06-present
• Veterans Administrative Hospital & Brian Center for Assisted Living, Columbia, SC 6/94-8/94
o Assisted licensed physical therapist with rehabilitating amputee patients
o Assisted licensed occupational therapist with teaching patients how to utilize various tools to assist with standing, walking, taking a bath, reaching for items as well as dressing themselves
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