Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Allison Love

Behavioral Health Program Coordinator
Santa Fe,NM

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a passion for serving the Native American population. Seeking the position of Social & Community Services Coordinator - Advanced/Native American Liaison to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and programs that improve the well-being of Native American communities in New Mexico.

Work History

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort and Pueblo of Pojoaque
Santa Fe, NM

Director
06.2012 - 12.2012

Job overview

-Developed two programs from the ground up, laying out framework, defining roles, developing policies, processes, and procedures, and managing programs within the operating budget.

- Conducted needs assessments for employee development, community outreach, extended services, and onboarding training, creating comprehensive programs.

- Continuously evaluated program efficiency and effectiveness, implementing changes within deadlines.

- Maintained clear and effective communication strategies to gain stakeholder involvement and buy-in.

- Initiated and fostered open dialogue among corporate and tribal leaders, ensuring productive collaborative working relationships.

- Addressed behavioral needs, integrating the 12-step recovery model and local Native American beliefs, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.

- Recruited, trained, and supervised administrative and clinical staff.

-Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.


Pyramid Healthcare
Exton, PA

Clinical Supervisor
09.2020 - 01.2021

Job overview

- Supervised the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and the Light Program, promoting overall well-being through in-person and virtual therapy.

- Ensured staff compliance with clinical service delivery and paperwork requirements.

- Conducted weekly supervision and maintained funder compliance.

- Delivered weekly in-service trainings to all staff.

-Consulted with counselors on difficult client situations.

-Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve challenged areas.

-Conducted monthly chart audits for accuracy.

Horizon House, Inc
Norristown, PA

Mental Health & Employment Specialist, ACT
11.2015 - 06.2017

Job overview

- Provided intakes, treatment planning, medication management, counseling, case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention.

-Conducted assessments, interviews, and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.

-Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.

-Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.

- Presented psycho-educational and employment programs to clients.

- Trained staff on effective counseling skillets for SMI clients.

Acadia Healthcare
Bellevue, WA

Mental Health Therapist II
03.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

- Facilitated group therapy for adults with various diagnoses in both PHP and IOP programs, fostering a safe space for members to share and support each other.

-Conducted intake assessments, treatment planning, group and individual therapy, timely documentation, and aftercare planning.

- Developed a comprehensive curriculum on foundational skill building for greater emotional resiliency.

-Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of clients through engaging activities and interventions, increasing socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.

-Guided clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.

-Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.

Private Practice
Santa Fe, NM

Mental Health Therapist & Life Coach
05.2002 - Current

Job overview

- Offer counseling, behavioral and life-management support, and skill development for adults for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms in Pennsylvania, Washington, and New Mexico in-person and virtually in groups and individually.

-Work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

-Perform client assessments and develop treatment plans.

-Provide clients with recommendations to community resources.

-Utilize various treatment approaches including CBT and relaxation strategies to support clients in meeting treatment goals.

-Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of behavioral functioning.

-Stay current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.

-Seek clinical consultation for insight into client issues and potential approaches.

Education

Yale University
New Haven, CT

Certificate in Addiction Treatment from Addiction Medicine
05.2020 - 09.2020

University Overview

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA

Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from Psychology
01.2020 - 04.2020

University Overview

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counseling from Addiction Medicine
09.2017 - 05.2020

University Overview

Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Master of Arts from Clinical Counseling
08.1998 - 05.2002

University Overview

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
09.1987 - 05.1991

University Overview

Skills

Strategic planning

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate

Obtaining my independent license in Washington State.

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist II
Acadia Healthcare
03.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Supervisor
Pyramid Healthcare
09.2020 - 01.2021
Yale University
Certificate in Addiction Treatment from Addiction Medicine
05.2020 - 09.2020
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from Psychology
01.2020 - 04.2020
Villanova University
Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counseling from Addiction Medicine
09.2017 - 05.2020
Mental Health & Employment Specialist, ACT
Horizon House, Inc
11.2015 - 06.2017
Director
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort and Pueblo of Pojoaque
06.2012 - 12.2012
Mental Health Therapist & Life Coach
Private Practice
05.2002 - Current
Eastern University
Master of Arts from Clinical Counseling
08.1998 - 05.2002
Immaculata University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
09.1987 - 05.1991
Allison LoveBehavioral Health Program Coordinator