Ann Sulek
Springfield,OH
Summary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Compassionate and competent professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics. Additional skills include writing, research, and creative activities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Healthcare II
Madison Correctional
08.2018 - Current
- Time sensitive/ quality documentation required/knowledge of policies.
- Psychosocial assessments, treatment planning,
- Extensive yearly training requirements and agency protocols.
- Managing caseload of up to 80 incarcerated persons, handling walk-ins, crisis, orientations, watches, groups and monitoring non-caseload inmates as needed.
- Understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses such as areas more education is needed, work-life balance, tendency to be task-oriented rather than interpersonal
- Managed emergency situations effectively by executing well-coordinated response plans with precision.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent audits and documentation management.
- Actively participated industry conferences seminars order stay current latest best practices methodologies being utilized across field corrections today; ultimately applying insights gained these events towards continued improvement within my own facility operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of services for inmates.
IP Therapist
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. DDX unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health services for patients with various psychiatric disorders.
- Discharge Planning
Access Hospital
Access Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Hired as social worker on inpatient dual diagnosis unit providing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, group therapy, and discharge planning for client with severe mental health and substance issues.
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as self-care, stress management, and coping skills, empowering clients to take control of their health and wellbeing.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine client eligibility for programs and services, effectively matching them with appropriate resources.
- Advocated for clients during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring their needs and preferences were considered during decision-making processes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate access to services and resources.
Therapist
Project Women
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Part- time clinical counselor for domestic violence victims
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Therapist
The Counseling Source, Inc.
04.2013 - 12.2016
- Contract work with distance employer performing individual counseling with nursing and group home residents.
- Submitting billing and clinical notes on-line.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Wellspring
09.2007 - 04.2013
- Full-time generalist counselor including all ages.
- Play Therapy
- CBT
- DBT
- Coached parents on strategies for managing challenging child behaviors, fostering positive parenting practices.
- Supported clients'' personal growth with goal setting, action planning, and progress monitoring.
- Promoted professional development by attending conferences, participating in continuing education courses, and staying current with advances in the field of mental health counseling.
- Led psychoeducational workshops on topics like parenting skills or healthy relationship dynamics for community outreach efforts aimed at prevention and early intervention initiatives.
Emergency Services Therapist
Mental Health for Clark County
12.1993 - 05.2007
- Full time position in coordination with Emergency Department for crisis hospital screenings or refer to appropriate and safe aftercare.
- ED centered care coordinating evaluation with ED physicians and psychiatrists on-call for admission, transfer or OP planning.
- All ages. AOD clients. Varied Shifts.
- Community case management for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Community interventions including appointments and application for social security.
Crisis Therapist
The Community Network
09.1993 - 07.1994
- Provided crisis hotline support for individuals seeking immediate assistance, offering compassionate guidance during their time of need.
- Community and in office crisis evaluations .
- Coordination with police, jails, and other community resources to safely resolve crisis and reduce risk of suicide .
Mental Health Technician
Netcare Corporation
07.1991 - 12.1993
- Started as crisis technician on short-term unit then promoted to crisis counselor handling walk-in clients with team members and crisis line calls.
- Worked with law enforcement and received mentoring and training in mental health work forming strong knowledge base.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
SNHU
Manchester, NH12.2023
Master of Arts - Social Agency Counseling
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH05.1990
Skills
- Excellent diagnostic and case conceptualization skills
- Writing Skills
- Self-awareness
- Ethical Practice
- Boundary Setting
- Behavior assessment
- Learning Styles
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- E.0004264 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- S.0014227 Licensed Social Worker
- Requirements completed to obtain LPCC-S but supervision hours still needed
Clinical Competence
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual, Family, Child, and Youth Counseling
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques
- Person-Centered
- Dialectical Therapy techniques
- Process-Oriented and Educational Groups
- Geriatric Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- AOD assessment and diagnosis
- AOD and individual group counseling
- Case Management
- Family-Based Interventions
- Child Abuse and Neglect Screenings
- Work with Domestic Violence Population
- Work with Developmentally Disabled persons
- Information referral, discharge and aftercare planning
- All CEUs completed for re-licensure cycle
- CPR/First Aide
References
Ms. Sarah Morgan, LISW-S
Supervisor
Madison Correctional Zone B
(740) 852-7200 EXT 65218 desk
(614) 638-3207 personal cell
morgan.sarah@odrc.ohio.us.gov
Mrs. J Herrick, CNP
NP, Prescriber
Madison Correctional
(740) 506-4876 cell
herrick.jen@gmail.com
Keith Clark
Recovery Services Supervisor
Madison Correctional
(937) 206-7723
Timeline
Behavioral Healthcare II
Madison Correctional
08.2018 - Current
IP Therapist
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
10.2017 - 04.2018
Access Hospital
Access Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2017
Therapist
Project Women
12.2015 - 12.2016
Therapist
The Counseling Source, Inc.
04.2013 - 12.2016
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Wellspring
09.2007 - 04.2013
Emergency Services Therapist
Mental Health for Clark County
12.1993 - 05.2007
Crisis Therapist
The Community Network
09.1993 - 07.1994
Mental Health Technician
Netcare Corporation
07.1991 - 12.1993
Master of Arts - English And Creative Writing
SNHU
Master of Arts - Social Agency Counseling
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cedarville University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Cedarville University