Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Barbara Greer

Newtown Counseling Center
WILLIAMSBURG,VA
1
Language
11
years of professional experience

Dynamic Licensed Resident Marriage and Family Therapist with expertise in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and evidence-based approaches. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes and ensure a supportive therapeutic environment.

Work History

Licensed Resident Marriage and Family Therapy

1 Year 5 Months
Newtown Counseling Center | 03.2025 - Current
  • Conduct individual, couple and family therapy sessions, fostering client rapport and promoting emotional well-being.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to client needs.
  • Implement evidence-based interventions, adapting strategies to enhance client engagement and outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Perform as indicated pre-screening questionnaires and assessments to develop mental health diagnoses.
  • Provide psycho-education to clients on various mental health topics.

Licensed Resident Marriage and Family Therapy

9 Months
Comprehensive Psychological Services | 08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Conducted individual (child, adolescent, adult), couple and family therapy utilizing effective communication skills among clients of diverse populations and varying cognitive abilities.
  • Performed initial and ongoing assessments of clients' mental health status.
  • Enhanced client care and the therapeutic process by implementing client-centered treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Developed therapeutic rapport and collaboration with clients, ensuring open communication and trust.

Clinical Support I Team Member/Supervisor

7 Months
Gateway Services, LLC | 10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Provided weekly supervision, exceptional support, coaching, training and clinical oversight to a team of 15 Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) through shared knowledge, offer of assistance and promotion of teamwork.
  • Performed in-home individual and family therapy.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain quality standards.
  • Participated in team meetings to contribute ideas for process improvements and operational strategies.
  • Conducted PHP/IOP (substance/alcohol) comprehensive assessments, individual service plans, fall risk assessments, safety planning and suicide risk evaluations.

Intake Clinician

4 Months
The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place | 10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Facilitated comprehensive Intake sessions to determine patient needs and ensured accurate documentation of patient histories and presenting concerns.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and appropriate treatment plans.
  • Educated external customers on available community resources and coordinated referrals when necessary for additional support services.
  • Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive client information according to HIPAA regulations, safeguarding patient privacy rights.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress, stabilizing their conditions and connecting them with appropriate resources.

Psychiatry Technician, QMHP-A/C

5 Years 10 Months
Riverside Behavioral Health Center | 02.2016 - 12.2021
  • Monitored and documented patient progress, ensuring compliance with treatment plans.
  • Trained new staff on operational protocols and proper implementation of therapeutic interventions.
  • Conducted routine technical assessments of patient care equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.

Education

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Counseling/Therapy

Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | 07-2021
  • Delta Kappa International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society
  • Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International

No Degree - Applied Behavioral Analysis

Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | 06-2019

Graduate Certificate

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | 05-1996
  • Cum Laude

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Science

De Anza College | Cupertino, CA | 12-1986

Skills

Therapeutic and Evidence-Based Interventions and Psycho-Education for individuals
couples
families and groups
Ethical practice
Crisis Intervention
Clinical Decision Making

Accomplishments

    Veteran of US Navy and US Army with 25 years combined service, to include a combat tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom while assigned to a Combat Stress Control Unit

    Hospital Chaplain/Level II Clinical Pastoral Education

    Employee of the Month August 2016 Riverside Behavioral Health Center

    Employee of the Year 2016 Riverside Behavioral Health Center

Affiliations

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Resident Marriage and Family Therapy

Newtown Counseling Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Licensed Resident Marriage and Family Therapy

Comprehensive Psychological Services
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Clinical Support I Team Member/Supervisor

Gateway Services, LLC
10.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Intake Clinician

The Pavilion At Williamsburg Place
10.2023 - 02.2024Read More

Psychiatry Technician, QMHP-A/C

Riverside Behavioral Health Center
02.2016 - 12.2021Read More

Capella University

Master of Science from Marriage And Family Counseling/Therapy
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Capella University

No Degree from Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Northern State University

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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De Anza College

Associate of Arts from Behavioral Science
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Barbara Greer