Bonnie Anderson
Byron,GA
Summary
Professional counselor with experience in providing effective therapeutic support. Skilled in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable, adaptable, and client-centered with a genuine passion for mental health and well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Professional Counselor
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
03.2010 - 03.2022
- Assisted clients with screenings, case management, individual and group counseling to veterans in an intensive outpatient treatment program.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with ethical standards.
Clinical Director of Substance Abuse Program
Treatment Center of Waycross
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Completed patient psychological history through initial screenings.
- Determined diagnostic impressions using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual DSM -IV.
- Led clinical teams in delivering evidence-based treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance service delivery and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
Independent Contractor-Family Support Services
Advantage Counseling Services
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Participated in collaborative case planning and case review meetings.
- Delivered case management activities such as:
- Supervised visitation
- Parent aide support
- Behavioral Aide
- Transportation
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy and linkage to services (including drug screening facilitation if applicable)
- Completrd in-home visits to monitor progress and provide ongoing support for families involved with DFCS.
- Offered parenting education and modeling positive parenting strategies
- Coordinated with external professionals (e.g., schools, therapists, case managers) to ensure service alignment
- Maintained documentation of services rendered, including case notes and service logs, in accordance with agency expectations
- Provided transportation services related to the family service plan
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Psychology
Troy University
Augusta, GA06-2006
Skills
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Experience with Foster Parents and Children
- Experience with Veterans and Families
- Certified Cognitive Processing Therapist
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor (Georgia) 007928
Timeline
License Professional Counselor
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
03.2010 - 03.2022
Clinical Director of Substance Abuse Program
Treatment Center of Waycross
07.2007 - 06.2009
Independent Contractor-Family Support Services
Advantage Counseling Services
06.2006 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Counseling And Psychology
Troy University
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