Director Of Behavioral Health

• Mar 2020 - Present

We serve first responders, medical and military personnel and their families with behavioral health services. There are three clinicians in house and several more partners within the community available to serve first responders and family members. We serve first responders, medical and military personnel and their families with behavioral health services. There are three clinicians in house and several more partners within the community available to serve first responders and family members.

Director

• Jun 2017 - Present

Supporting First Responders First Responders Support Team (FRST) is a collective of specialty trained and culturally competent mental health providers. Each member of the team works to mitigate the negative affect of trauma in the lives of first responders through pro-active, re-active and post-active trauma care. This is accomplished through education, providing resources and services to all first responders in NE. Supporting First Responders First Responders Support Team (FRST) is a collective of specialty trained and culturally competent mental health providers. Each member of the team works to mitigate the negative affect of trauma in the lives of first responders through pro-active, re-active and post-active trauma care. This is accomplished through education, providing resources and services to all first responders in NE.

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2020 - Present

Teaching in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Teaching in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement Chaplain

• Jan 2008 - Present

A volunteer law enforcement chaplain assigned to respond in times of crisis for officers and their families. Provide counseling and crisis interventions when called upon following critical incidences such as shootings, suicide, tragic death, etc. A chaplain will provide follow-up crisis support to officers and their families when needed. A chaplain will assist in delivery of death notifications, be an on-scene support during critical incidences, and provide Critical Incident Stress Management debriefing when needed. Show less

CISM Team Member/Leader

• Mar 2008 - Present

Team leader for crisis teams when called to debrief first responders following critical high stress incidences. Team leader provides mental health component and monitors stability of first responders to be able to return to full duty following debrief. Interventions can include large debriefing, defusing, and one on one debriefing. Team leader for crisis teams when called to debrief first responders following critical high stress incidences. Team leader provides mental health component and monitors stability of first responders to be able to return to full duty following debrief. Interventions can include large debriefing, defusing, and one on one debriefing.

Regional Clinical Director

• May 2014 - Dec 2021

Clinical director for CISM crisis teams that are called upon to provide debriefing, defusings, or one on one interventions with first responders following critical high stress incidences. Responsibilities include managing and maintaining a team of 20+ individuals, ensuring the team is able to meet the objectives given for an appropriate intervention, maintain clear communication, problem solving, and provide consistent trianing to keep team skills up to date. Clinical Director will also follow up after an intervention has been conducted if further work is required. Show less

Clinical Supervisor

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

Clinical Therapist

• Nov 2017 - Apr 2019

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2013 - May 2018

Created course structure and instructed in, Criminology, Abnormal Psychology, Social Pychology and Personality Theories. Additiinal teaching has included, Organized Crime and Gangs along with overseeing Criminal Justice practicum students. Created course structure and instructed in, Criminology, Abnormal Psychology, Social Pychology and Personality Theories. Additiinal teaching has included, Organized Crime and Gangs along with overseeing Criminal Justice practicum students.

Specialized Probation Officer

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

Licensed Independent Mental Health & Provisionally Licensed Drug and Alcohol Therapist

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2017

Provide counseling to individuals and families in crisis or in need of mental health intervention due to disorders. The focus has included working with clients that exhibit adjustment disorders, anxiety, panic, depression, and family situations rendering the need for counseling. Also a provisionally licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, providing chemical dependency evaluations, group therapy, and level 1 treatment. Provide counseling to individuals and families in crisis or in need of mental health intervention due to disorders. The focus has included working with clients that exhibit adjustment disorders, anxiety, panic, depression, and family situations rendering the need for counseling. Also a provisionally licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, providing chemical dependency evaluations, group therapy, and level 1 treatment.

Mental Health Practitioner II

• Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

Provide individual/group counseling and crisis intervention primarily to incarcerated adult male inmates. Facilitate anger management and sex offender treatment groups. Complete written documentation for assigned inmates. Consult with appropriate staff regarding inmate mental status. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Screen and refer inmates to appropriate programs or treatment. Participate in the initial screening and orientation on new inmates. Provide individual/group counseling and crisis intervention primarily to incarcerated adult male inmates. Facilitate anger management and sex offender treatment groups. Complete written documentation for assigned inmates. Consult with appropriate staff regarding inmate mental status. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Screen and refer inmates to appropriate programs or treatment. Participate in the initial screening and orientation on new inmates.

Child and Family Service Specialist

• Sep 2007 - Jul 2014

Investigate allegations of abuse/neglect, visit homes, conduct safety assessments, establish safety plans, and initiate court interventions. Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans, authorize, coordinate, and provide family services. Prepare cases with appropriate legal staff and testify in court. Develop community resources; work with schools, law enforcement, and mental health providers; inform the public of protection and safety services. Perform crisis intervention. Prepare documentation, correspondence, and court reports. Casework may be with children/juveniles who have been adjudicated as delinquent or status offenders. Show less

Assistant Pastor

• Aug 1999 - Aug 2007

To lead, organize, and provide an active youth program for youth and young adults. An assistant to the senior pastor in weekly worship, provide visitation to the sick and dying; filled in for the senior pastor when absent/sick. Have founded and coordinated a youth ministry internship program that has produced solid youth leaders that have now moved on to serve in various parts of the nation. Also assisted the state office in coordinating, leading, speaking, counseling at various youth gatherings at conferences, retreats, and camps year around. Ministry involved working with public and private schools, parents, and assisting in programs for youth. Show less