Experience

University of Hawaii at Hilo

• United States
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director/Associate Faculty Specialist

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Effectively lead and direct the mission-supportive strategic initiative and goals of the UH Hilo Counseling Services by developing, implementing, and evaluating mental health services, policies, and programs. Provide direct counseling services to individual students, couples, and groups-anxiety support group regarding a wide range of personal concerns. These services include intake assessment, case management, and crisis intervention, and may be required on an on-call and after-hours consultation basis as needed. Collaborate with the Director of Student Medical Services, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and other campus stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate effective educational programs and outreach activities on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of psychological and behavioral problems, and that promote strengths and capacities to optimize healthy student development. Promote and develop programs and services that appeal to and address the needs and concerns of a diverse student population (racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, age, etc.). Oversee the daily operations of the area in a manner ensuring quality and the application of ethical professional standards for clinical service delivery that are consistent with all University policies and procedures and in accordance with ethical statements and guidelines of relevant professional associations. Provide relevant, up-to-date information and resources and services both on- and off-campus, refer persons to campus and community services as appropriate, such as in the areas of psychiatric/psychological services and other social services. Recruit, train and supervise counselors, interns, student assistants and volunteers to assist with planning conducting and evaluating services and activities of the unit.



Central Michigan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Professor/Associate Director/Counselor

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2019

  Acted as Director in the Interim Director’s absence during winter, spring, and summer breaks. Was responsible for chairing faculty/staff meetings, preparing agendas, approving and coordinating counselors’ schedules and on-call responsibilities, auditing office expenditures, managing resources, providing consultation to Counseling Center faculty and staff and others as requested, and carrying out the action voted by the Counseling Center faculty. Provided leadership in the facilitation of Counseling Center programs and serve as the chief liaison officer between the Counseling Center faculty/staff and the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and other administrative officers.Reported to the administration, through written and verbal means, the needs and accomplishments of the faculty/staff, as well as communicating the concerns and directions of the administration to the faculty/staff. Supervised the Office Professionals, other staff and fixed-term faculty that work in the Counseling Center. Served as a member of CRT (Crisis Recovery Team) and Care Team.Implemented and managed of the doctoral clinical psychology graduate advanced/external practicum and the master counselor education graduate internship program. Maintained oversight for trainee application, interview, selection and review process. Established training manual and maintains oversight of training policies and procedures. Chaired the Training/Supervision Committee and the Supervisors meetings. Communicated with trainees’ academic programs. Supervised and evaluated trainees. Oversaw training files and records. Prepared ongoing and annual reports related to training. Designed and conducted evaluation of training services. Served as System Administrator of Titanium-an electronic medical records (EMR) system. Combined duplicated files. Revised note templates. Corrected client security mistakes. Provided consultation to faculty/staff about Titanium issues.



Old Dominion University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional Counselor/Assistant Professor

  • Oct 2005 - Aug 2013

  Provide short-term individual, couple, and group counseling, as well as consultation, outreach workshops and referral to other resources on campus and/or off campus. Some common issues that are addressed include: relationship problems; depression and anxiety; stress, eating disorders; loss and grief; academic performance; procrastination; career decisions; vocational counseling; self-esteem; shyness; family problems; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues; sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases; racism; and sexism.



Truman State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Counselor

  • Aug 2003 - Sep 2005

  Provided group, short-term individual and relationship counseling, as well as consultation and referral services free of charge to all Truman State University students. Provide training and education programs for university groups and organizations. Present programs which help prevent mental health problems or enhance student well-being. Conduct liaison activities and programs to residential halls and international students. Provided group, short-term individual and relationship counseling, as well as consultation and referral services free of charge to all Truman State University students. Provide training and education programs for university groups and organizations. Present programs which help prevent mental health problems or enhance student well-being. Conduct liaison activities and programs to residential halls and international students.



University of Pittsburgh

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychology Intern

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2003

  Provided brief therapy work with a diverse student population including non-traditional age students, international students, racial, cultural and sexual minorities, and students with disabilities. Provided relationship counseling for gay, lesbian, and heterosexual couples. Provided psychotherapy, theme-centered, and support groups including an interpersonal process group for international students and a drug and alcohol support group. Worked with angry or upset students to facilitate hospitalization as needed and a group of students who have experienced a trauma such as the sudden death of a classmate. Provided on-call on a weekly rotation basis to handle after-hours emergencies as well as some of the day-time emergencies. Assessed for suicidality and screened for hospitalization. Provided consultation to various departments that request the Center’s services and participated in the training of Student Affairs staff on psychological issues. Served as a liaison to a Residence Hall or Residence Hall Cluster to provide support and some programming for Residence Life Staff and residents. Offered several workshops covering wide-ranging topics, including public speaking anxiety, procrastination, assertiveness training, and coping with the end of a relationship to the student community each term. Conducted intake and assessment related to clients’ presenting problems, cultural differences, and personality traits/disorders.