Shannon R. Butts, Ed.D, LPC
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
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EDUCATION:
Fielding University Student in PhD Clinical Psychology Program
Atlanta Cluster (Goal: to gain requirements for GA Licensure) 2008- Current Date
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Completed courses: PSY 700 Critical Thinking Proseminar, PSY 708 Psychopathology, PSY 709 Legal & Ethical Issues, PSY 710
Psychological Assessments, PSY 716 Basic Statistics, PSY 717 Intermediate Statistics, PSY 717 Psychotherapy Process & Research, PSY 712 Multicultural Psychology; PALS: PSY 646 Cultural Sensitivity, PSY 675 WAIS-III, PSY532 Rorschach Scoring, PSY 580 MMPI I & II, and PSY 625 Thematic Apperception Techniques (TAT), PSY675C WAIS IV, PSY 527 PAI & MCMI- III.
Argosy University Educational Doctorate Degree, Counseling Psychology
Sarasota, Florida (11/ 2002 – Graduated: 11/ 2006)
Completed courses: Professional Development, Descriptive Research
Methods, Experimental Research Methods, Survey Techniques,
Qualitative Research Methods, Ethics in Practice, Advanced Individual
Counseling, Addictions Counseling, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning,
Theories &Techniques of Child & Adolescent Counseling, Models of Clinical Supervision, Cognitive- Behavioral Theories of Counseling, Multicultural Issues in Counseling
Argosy University Master of Arts in Psychology, Counseling Specialty
Atlanta, Georgia (9/ 2000 – Graduated: 10/ 2002)
Georgia College Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Milledgeville, Georgia (8/ 1995 – Graduated: 12/ 1998)
Cleveland State Associate of Science Degree, General Studies
Cleveland, Tennessee (8/1993 – Graduated: 5/1995)
GEORGIA LICENSE:
License Professional Counselor (LPC) Georgia LPC# 004412
CERTIFICATION:
CPR/AED – American Heart Association Current
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Masters Level):
Central Georgia Technical College Psychology 101
Milledgeville, Georgia (2 classes)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER:
Creative Changes Individual & Group Counseling Licensed Counselor/Owner
Milledgeville, Georgia (10/2006- 10/2007)
Duties: Scheduling, Individual Counseling, Group Facilitation: Substance Abuse and Anger Management groups to probationers, Administrative Duties such as File Documentation and case management, Billing, Filing,
Medical College of Georgia (Contractor) Behavior Specialist/MHC
Baldwin State Prison (Close Security) Crisis Coordinator/
Hardwick, Georgia SART Team Leader
(2003 – Current/2012)
Baldwin State Prison Mental Health Counselor II Hardwick, Georgia (2002- 2003)
Bostick State Prison (Medium Security) Counselor I
Hardwick, Georgia (1999 – 2001)
Oconee Child & Adolescent Center In-Home Crisis Technician
Milledgeville, Georgia (1998 – 1999)
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department Detention/ Transport Officer
Milledgeville, Georgia (1995 – 1999)
DISSERTATION:
Butts, S. (2006). Exploring Mental Health Professionals’ Perceptions on the Phenomenon of Inmate Malingering: A Qualitative Study.
INTERNSHIP/ PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE:
Baldwin State Prison Mental Health Department (2001-2002)
9 month/ 2,000 hours – Master’s Level Mental Health Intern.
Johnson State Prison Mental Health Department (9/1/2009 – 1/25/ 2010)
400 hours- Doctorate Level-Therapy Practicum
Georgia Diagnostics & Classification Mental Health Department (5/25/10 – 1/ 31/11)
600 hours- Doctorate Level- Assessment Practicum
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Fielding Graduate University Research Associate
Young Voices Anger Study 2011 - 2012
147 hours / Research Practicum
Pearson Psychological Testing (PsychCorp) Data Collector
RBIT and EPVT-RPVT Studies 2011 – 7/2012
Center for Disease Control (CDC)- RSW
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Studies Psychiatric Interviewer
(Trained By Dr. Michael First - Inventor of SCID) 2008 - 2010