Behavioral Health Therapist / Trauma Specialist

• Mar 2023 - Present

Therapist for a substance use disorder Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. Therapist for a substance use disorder Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.

• Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

Therapist for a behavioral health partial hospitalization program (PHP) with HCA Florida, South Tampa Hospital.

• Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

Team lead for implementation of an evening substance use disorder intensive outpatient program (IOP) with HCA Florida, South Tampa Hospital. Transitioned to daytime hours after successful implementation.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Mar 2018 - Sep 2021

I provided behavioral health/physical health integrated services, working with complex cases, to promote engagement. (HOPE Program - Amerigroup/Simply Healthcare Plans) I provided behavioral health/physical health integrated services, working with complex cases, to promote engagement. (HOPE Program - Amerigroup/Simply Healthcare Plans)

• Oct 2011 - Feb 2021

I owned and operated a counseling practice (ranged from solo practice to 3 employees) for nearly 10 years, closed due to Covid-19.

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2013

• May 2015 - Mar 2018

I supervised a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment (CBHA) team. During my tenure with this program, I doubled the size of the CBHA program and implemented a substance abuse division.

• Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

I completed clinical assessments, risk assessments, and biopsychosocial evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2018

I conducted individual, family, and group counseling.

Counselor

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

I provided intensive mental health services for incarcerated youth diagnosed with severe mental illness. I provided intensive mental health services for incarcerated youth diagnosed with severe mental illness.

Counseling Internship (Webster University)

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

I provided counseling services for victims of violent crime, under clinical supervision. I provided counseling services for victims of violent crime, under clinical supervision.

Court Program Specialist

• Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

I assisted pro se (people without lawyers) navigate the court system. I assisted pro se (people without lawyers) navigate the court system.

Case Manager

• Jun 2009 - Mar 2010

I worked with homeless clients to help them reach self-sufficiency. I worked with homeless clients to help them reach self-sufficiency.

Role Recovery Specialist

• Nov 2008 - Jun 2009

I conducted psychosocial rehabilitation for individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. I conducted psychosocial rehabilitation for individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

I assisted economically challenged individuals with nutritional needs and approved food stamp (FNS/SNAP) applications.

• Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

I supervised the food pantry for the Department of Social Services.

• Oct 2001 - Jul 2005

I completed intake and screaning for victims of violent crime, to facilitate placement in the program and assignment to appropriate counselor/specialist.

• Mar 1999 - Oct 2001

I provided victim notification services for felony cases in multiple divisions of the court.

• Jan 1998 - Mar 1999

Court Clerk - Felony Division of the Court

• Jul 1997 - Jan 1998

Hillsborough County Mail Room

Server

• Jun 1995 - Jul 1997

Food server Food server