Primary Therapist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Primary Therapist

• Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

Primary Therapist

• Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

Psychotherapist

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2021

Curriculum Development

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

This organization credentials Certified Sex Addiction Therapists and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapists (Substance Abuse, Work and Money Issues, Disordered Eating) I found these training extremely valuable as a consumer since finishing my Master of Social Work degree and was excited to be offered the position as the curriculum coordinator for this important, growing association of mental health professionals treating process and chemical addictions. This organization credentials Certified Sex Addiction Therapists and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapists (Substance Abuse, Work and Money Issues, Disordered Eating) I found these training extremely valuable as a consumer since finishing my Master of Social Work degree and was excited to be offered the position as the curriculum coordinator for this important, growing association of mental health professionals treating process and chemical addictions.

Consultant & Substance Abuse Therapist

• Mar 2011 - Oct 2012

* Provided therapeutic intervention services to adults with substance use disorders and co-morbid mood & personality disorders, using individual, family, and group treatment. Included were adult survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse and incest. * Coordinated research project with the University of Mississippi and Dr. Patrick Carnes, PhD leading to implementation of a treatment plans using clinical subscales of the MMPI-2-RF to identify and prioritize client-centered treatment interventions * Co-facilitated groups with graduate students as part of their intern period at the Refuge * Co-facilitated groups with other new hires to train them in "the Refuge system" Show less

Case Manager/Counselor

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

Provided therapeutic intervention services homeless male adults and veterans with substance use disorders, co-morbid mood & personality disorders, chronicity using individual, family, and group treatment. Provided therapeutic intervention services homeless male adults and veterans with substance use disorders, co-morbid mood & personality disorders, chronicity using individual, family, and group treatment.

Certified Behavioral Health Technician

• Jun 2008 - Nov 2009

An 18 month experience working in the trenches (at the bottom) of the inpatient substance abuse treatment ladder during the second shift (3:00 pm to Midnight) which provides more ability to interact with clients than during the day or graveyard shift. Ensuring patient safety and fostering an environment where the person could fully engage in treatment are the primary job responsibilities for this position. In actuality, 2nd shift behavioral health technicians probably spends more face-to-face time with the clients than time spent with all the "professionals" (i.e.Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Medical Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers & Case Managers) COMBINED during an individual's 28-day stay in your typical inpatient substance abuse treatment facility. Show less

Social Worker Intern

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

Coordinated the Meth and Men outreach in Broward County, Florida and facilitated a weekly group for gay men examining HIV, hypersexuality and methamphetamine use and/or abuse. * Counseled individuals, families, and groups. Provided 24-hour crisis intervention * Advocated at the state and local levels for increased safer sex and substance abuse funding. * Spoke to various organizations about substance abuse, HIV and sexuality in the gay community. Coordinated the Meth and Men outreach in Broward County, Florida and facilitated a weekly group for gay men examining HIV, hypersexuality and methamphetamine use and/or abuse. * Counseled individuals, families, and groups. Provided 24-hour crisis intervention * Advocated at the state and local levels for increased safer sex and substance abuse funding. * Spoke to various organizations about substance abuse, HIV and sexuality in the gay community.