Experience

Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO)

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Mental Health Specialist

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Provide individual and group counseling to inmates with a variety of mental health concerns. Provide individual and group counseling to inmates with a variety of mental health concerns.



Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Intake Psychotherapist

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2013

  Conduct intake assessments and work with psychiatrists to determine level of care for AODA treatment of patients seeking treatment for alcohol and other drug dependencies. Recommend levels of care and consult with staff psychiatrists on admission to treatment. Communicate clinical assessment information to inurance providers to obtain treatment authorization. Conduct intake assessments and work with psychiatrists to determine level of care for AODA treatment of patients seeking treatment for alcohol and other drug dependencies. Recommend levels of care and consult with staff psychiatrists on admission to treatment. Communicate clinical assessment information to inurance providers to obtain treatment authorization.



Matt Talbot Recovery Center

• Counselor/Psychotherapist

  • Feb 2006 - Nov 2009

  Assessment of client psych/social dynamics through detailed clinical interviews, direct observation of group and interpersonal interactions, and evaluation of Addiction Severity Index Adults (ASIA) assessment data. Development of individual AODA residential treatment plans, and monitor progress toward treatment goals. Liaison to Medical Director and consulting psychiatrist relative to psychiatric treatment of residents and medication management. Prepare and conduct weekly AODA and personal growth psycho-educational groups, weekly therapeutic support group, and individual therapeutic counseling. Show less



Transitional Living Services, Inc

• Director, Residential Services

  • 2003 - 2004

  Managed group home program comprised of eight separate facilities ranging from eight to 15 bed, a budget of $1,500,000, six supervisors and approximately 50 union represented caregivers. Responsible for clinical assessment of residents, staff development, adherence to state regulations, union disciplinary actions, and policy development. Managed group home program comprised of eight separate facilities ranging from eight to 15 bed, a budget of $1,500,000, six supervisors and approximately 50 union represented caregivers. Responsible for clinical assessment of residents, staff development, adherence to state regulations, union disciplinary actions, and policy development.



The Cambridge Group

• Private Practice Psychotherapist

  • 1998 - 2003



Columbia, St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

• Psychotherapist

  • 1996 - 2003



Clark & Kevin Associates, Inc.

• Senior Consultant

  • 1988 - 1992

  Management consulting firm specializing in outplacement. Management consulting firm specializing in outplacement.