Aftin Gillespie
Alamosa,CO
Summary
Results-oriented Director of Counseling with experience in managing counseling services, developing and implementing policy, procedure, and mental health programs, and providing strategic leadership. Seeking to leverage strong interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and counseling expertise to excel in the role of Director of HR, driving organizational success through effective talent management and employee development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
ASU Counseling Services
08.2019 - Current
- Provided leadership and oversight of all counseling services and mental health programs
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ethical standards and legal regulations
- Managed a team of 3-6 counselors and support staff, providing guidance, supervision, and professional development opportunities
- Collaborated with university administration, faculty, and staff to promote mental health awareness and create safety policies
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, addressing a wide range of student mental health concerns
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions on topics such as stress management, interpersonal communication, bystander intervention, and resilience
- Managed departmental budget and spending
- Served as chair of the Coordination, Assessment, Response, and Education (CARE) Team, providing intervention for persons of concern
Owner
Afin Gillespie Counseling LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and couples therapy as a private practice practitioner via Sondermind Therapy Works
- Conducted initial client assessments for mental health diagnosis and treatment planning
- Determined medical necessity for services billed to personal insurance
- Submitted appropriate documentation for insurance claims and reimbursement
Coordinator of Accessibility Services
ASU Counseling Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Evaluated and assessed students' need for education accommodations
- Coordinated and implemented 504 training for faculty, staff, and student tutors
- Acted as liaison between students and faculty to ensure education accommodations were upheld
Restorative Programs Coordinator
Center For Restorative Programs
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Coordinated student mediation and group circles for the Monte Vista Middle School
- Facilitated re-entry meetings between students, parents, teachers and other school staff after a student’s removal from the classroom or school
- Provided restorative practices training and workshops for district administrators, students and support staff
- Managed student discipline referrals through restorative intervention and working with students to create plans to repair harm
- Served as a liaison between students, parents and the school district
- Created advisory lessons for teachers to model restorative practices within their classrooms
- Provided intervention and support for habitually truant students and their families
Technical Data Coordinator
ASU Office of Financial Aid
11.2008 - 12.2011
- Counseled diverse student populations concerning financial aid eligibility and Federal Student Loan aggregate amounts
- Processed FAFSA, awarded and packaged federal financial aid
- Facilitated FAFSA, loan counseling, and financial literacy workshops
- Communicated to students regularly about various aspects of financial aid including, outstanding requirements, awards, and Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Collaborated with other enrollment service offices to assist students in the admission, and registration process
- Supervised and trained work-study students
- Initiated all returns of Title IV funds for students who requested a complete withdrawal
Technical Records Coordinator
ASU Office of Records and Registration
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Evaluated transfer credits and advised transfer students of academic policy and registration
- Assisted students with the registration process
- Obtained familiarity with Adams State University's general education curriculum and specific degree requirements
- Managed department website on ASU main site
- Evaluated degree requirements as they pertain to graduation and degree conferral
- Facilitated FERPA training for new ASU Employees
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO12.2006
Skills
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC0015626)
- Strong leadership and management abilities, including budget management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledgeable about ethical and legal standards in counseling
- Skilled in conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis intervention
- Experience in employee supervision and performance management
- Practitioner of counseling modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
- Certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) for ACUDETOX (ear acupuncture)
Timeline
Owner
Afin Gillespie Counseling LLC
01.2022 - Current
Director
ASU Counseling Services
08.2019 - Current
Coordinator of Accessibility Services
ASU Counseling Center
04.2018 - 08.2019
Restorative Programs Coordinator
Center For Restorative Programs
08.2015 - 02.2016
Technical Data Coordinator
ASU Office of Financial Aid
11.2008 - 12.2011
Technical Records Coordinator
ASU Office of Records and Registration
08.2007 - 11.2008
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adams State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Adams State University
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