MISUD, EMDR Counselor

• Mar 2021 - Present

MISUD counselor and Assessment

• Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

Assessment DA and Rule 25, individual and group counseling various modalities including EMDR. Also, provide supervision to LICSW, LPCC LADC candidates Assessment DA and Rule 25, individual and group counseling various modalities including EMDR. Also, provide supervision to LICSW, LPCC LADC candidates

Director Of Clinical Services

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

LICSW for an Intensive Residential Treatment Service facility (IRTS). 9 bed, 90 day program for persons challenged by serious and persistent mental illness aged 18 and up male and female. Staff of 13. LICSW for an Intensive Residential Treatment Service facility (IRTS). 9 bed, 90 day program for persons challenged by serious and persistent mental illness aged 18 and up male and female. Staff of 13.

Clinical Team Lead

• Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

Clinical Team Lead for a 10 bed intensive Residential Treatment Service facility service male or female clients challenged with severe persistent mental illness and often substance use disorders. Clinical Team Lead for a 10 bed intensive Residential Treatment Service facility service male or female clients challenged with severe persistent mental illness and often substance use disorders.

SeniorChemical Dependency Counselor

• Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

Member of an integrated Care team addressing the needs of mostly an SPMI population including some with substance use issues to rebuild hope for a better future and transition toward independent status. Group and individual motivational, mental health and substance counseling utilizing REBT (Smart Recovery), DBT, IDDT, and illness management. Member of an integrated Care team addressing the needs of mostly an SPMI population including some with substance use issues to rebuild hope for a better future and transition toward independent status. Group and individual motivational, mental health and substance counseling utilizing REBT (Smart Recovery), DBT, IDDT, and illness management.

Crisis Response

• Feb 2011 - Jan 2014

ACT Case Mgr/Substance Abuse Specialist

• Mar 2012 - 2013

Work individually w/ clients and as part of the team to assist clients to manage their lives due to the impact of mental health symptoms and also, often, the use of alcohol and other drugs. Employ traditional core functions including intake, orientation, assessments including functional, diagnostic updates, and MN Rule 25 , treatment planning, group (IDDT) and individual counseling including 12 Step, crisis intervention by phone and face-to-face, case management, electronic records and reports, Client education inclusive of psychiatric rehab, and consultation.

Counselor, Mental health and addictions

• Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

Held many positions including Dept of Corrections program head, CD counselor, medication passing., and security and CD tech. Held many positions including Dept of Corrections program head, CD counselor, medication passing., and security and CD tech.