Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

• Jan 2018 - Present

Clinical Director

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

LCAS, LPC

• Aug 2003 - Jan 2018

Lead CST Therapist

• Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

LPC, LCAS

• Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III

• Aug 2003 - Oct 2012

•Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine client needs•Utilize diagnostic criteria from DSMIV-TR to properly diagnose mental health and substance abuse disorders•Facilitate Intensive Outpatient Groups•Facilitate individual counseling sessions•Monitor clients ongoing process and make level of care changes as needed•Collaborate with clients and supervisor to develop appropriate individualized treatment plans (ITP)•Maintain relations with community referral sources i.e. criminal justice system, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services•Plan and facilitate numerous activities for clients to increase sobriety based behaviors•Developed a curriculum for Adult Intensive Outpatient treatment groups•Provide family education to family members and community members•Attended and implemented educational strategies obtained through trainings•Maintain meticulous case notes following professional standards•Participate in staff meetings to discuss specific clients and determine treatment needs•Familiar with the use of science-based material to assist clients in the change process•Utilize stages of change to encourage clients in recovery•Familiar with 12-Steps and the principles of the Alcoholics Anonymous program•Mentor interns and provide guidance in the areas of agency policies