Program Director

• Jan 2022 - Present

Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor, Clinical Assessor

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2022

Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor with Health Connect America. Thisposition involves therapeutic Assistance (one-on-one student support),functional assessment of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans,including teacher consultations and classroom observations as requested,and Specialized Homebound Instruction.Clinical Assessor with Health Connect America. HCA Assessors arrange andmeet with the client and their family and welcome them to the HCA family aswell as begin the process of collecting information.. During this time theAssessors collect clinical information (Health, Familial, Psychosocial, ect) thatallows them begin to build the foundation for their counselor to provide thebest clinical care. Show less

Clinical Supervisor and Outpatient Therapist

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2022

Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor/Intensive In-Home Counselor/ Mental Health Skills Building

• Feb 2015 - Apr 2018

A TDT Counselor provides interventions and counseling services, in both the school and home, that are designed to successfully address a child’s mental health, emotional, and behavioral issues that create a barrier to learning. Counselor offers both individual and group sessions during the school day. Counselor addresses ADHD, PTSD, anger management, impulse control, social interactions, and problem solving skills among many other services. In-home Counselors provides child-centered and family-focused treatment within the home environment for as many as 10 hours per week. During this time family and individual counseling is provided. Overall focus is on the clinical and functional deficits of the child and family, as well as their strengths and abilities, and utilizes evidenced-based practices to provide insight and behavioral change. Mental Health Skills builders provide training and support to adults with serious mental illness. Services include training in activities of daily living, use of community resources, healthy living, safety, nutrition, and medication management so that they may remain stable and independent. Mentor for incoming Counselors new to the company. A mentor guides, oversees, and assists new counselors with learning policies, how to properly complete paperwork, and provides a support through the first six months they are employed with the company. Clinical assessor at National Counseling Group. NCG Assessors meet with the client and their family and welcome them to the NCG family as well as begin the process of collecting information.. During this time the Assessors collect clinical information (Health, Familial, Psychosocial, ect) that allows them begin to build the foundation for their counselor to provide the best clinical care. Show less

Clinical Mental Health Intern

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

Internship position included working with adults and adolescents with substance abuse issues as well as co-occurring disorders. In addition this position required, Intake Assessments, ASI, ADAD, Interpretive Summaries, development of Treatment Plans, Individual Counseling, One-on-one treatment work, as well as Group Counseling Internship position included working with adults and adolescents with substance abuse issues as well as co-occurring disorders. In addition this position required, Intake Assessments, ASI, ADAD, Interpretive Summaries, development of Treatment Plans, Individual Counseling, One-on-one treatment work, as well as Group Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Practicum position included completing Biopsychosocial intakes, interpretive summaries, discharge forms, insurance reviews, individual counseling, and one-on-one treatment work. Practicum position included completing Biopsychosocial intakes, interpretive summaries, discharge forms, insurance reviews, individual counseling, and one-on-one treatment work.