Cassandra Bowes
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with clinical and diverse experience in providing quality psychological and mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in utilizing various, evidence-based treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of every individual served. Compassionate and understanding professional committed to promoting an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore issues related to mental health and become open to facilitating change. Promoting resilience, strength and advocacy for all populations served. Experience with diverse client populations including (but not limited to) crisis intervention/stabilization, LGBTQ+ population, PTSD/trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, court involved/mandated adolescents and adults, psychosexual evaluations and sex-offender treatment. Possesses strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sex Offender Treatment Provider-Trainee
Daybreak Counseling And Forensic Services, PLLC
09.2022 - Current
- Administers, develops and interprets psychological instruments and behavior analyses (i.e. PROFESOR, ERASOR, etc.) for psychosexual evaluations/assessments for adolescents and adult populations
- Designs, develops and monitors behavioral modification/skill acquisition plans for offender treatment as based upon instrument outcomes from psychosexual evaluations/assessments
- Conducts mental health outpatient counseling, individualized and group treatment planning utilizing the evidence-based programming model of Risk-Needs-Responsivity Model (R-N-R)
- Collaborates with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Department of Social Services (DSS), Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) and other public/private agencies to determine level of intervention and supports for intervention services
- Participates in continuing education and supervision to maintain fidelity to sex offender treatment provider models, assessments and evaluations protocols
Therapeutic Options Instructor
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
08.2022 - Current
- Utilizes a comprehensive approach to reducing violence and restraint/seclusion in behavioral health/mental health clinical setting with approximately 50-100 staff/yearly
- Teaches the tools to maintain safety in the workplace while maintaining commitment to positive behavioral relational support approaches with individuals with mental health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Conducts monthly research-based trainings on skills to reduce harmful and/or violent behaviors for populations served with mental health disorders
- Teaches principles based upon foundational and evidence-based literature of neuroscience, psychiatry, behavioral analysis, education, traumatology, rehabilitation and kinesiology
- Utilizes therapeutic models of person-centered practices, relationship driven, prevention focused and trauma informed care to increase staff commitment to promoting safety within the work environment
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
01.2021 - Current
- Receives clinical referrals for services from Department of Juvenile Justice and conducts comprehensive needs assessments to determine implementation and monitoring of individualized treatment plans
- Conducts mental health outpatient counseling, crisis intervention and case management services to at-risk children, adolescents and families utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing modalities
- Collaborates with Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Social Services, Youth and Family Member Services, Family Assessment and Planning Team and other public/private agencies to determine level of intervention and support, testimony, family counseling and crisis intervention services
- Provides case management services to include coordination of care for in-patient, outpatient discharge planning, juvenile detention center reintegration services and referral sources to support family preservation of at-risk children, adolescents and families
- Prepares statistical reports, census information, referral information and education to individuals and families under the Department of Juvenile Justice Grant funding source
Crisis Stabilization Clinician-PRN
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided intensive 1:1 therapeutic and behavioral support to identified population during crisis episode, placing individual at-risk for hospitalization, homelessness and/or loss of current placement
- Performed crisis stabilization services to include symptom management, psychiatric assessment, compliance with medication management and treatment planning to identified population
- Functioned as liaison of community based mental health team in diagnostic formulation and implementation of immediate treatment techniques, interventions, strategies and treatment plans
- Provided brief case management services to include service referrals to ensure direct linkage to appropriate services and on-going treatment options
Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT)
Spectrum Transformation Group
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted behavioral assessments to develop behavior-analytic treatment plans to decrease maladaptive behavior display and increase skill acquisition with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Developed individualized treatment plans to reduce maladaptive behavior display and restricting behaviors to increase organizational functioning across multiple settings
- Documented client progression in accordance with individualized treatment plan through charting of client skills and graphical analyzation of data trends, variability, and skill level
- Implemented interventions documented through individualized treatment plan as based upon skills-based assessments to include Functional Assessment, VB-MAPP, ESDM and PEAK Relational Modules
- Implemented programming to facilitate development for infants and toddlers with developmental delays in accordance with Virginia Infant and Toddler Connection Program
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to include Clinical Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behavior Analysts and parents to ensure effective delivery of treatment services across providers
Case Manager
Heavenly Helpers In-Home Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed task analytic training programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Implemented individualized service plans in accordance with supportive in-home and mental health skill building services
- Conducted monthly employee trainings, orientations, audits and supervisions for employees to include human rights trainings, Direct Support Professional trainings, CPR, and Therapeutic Options
- Developed company policies and procedures to include revised employee manuals, termination policies and supervision policies
- Identified qualified candidates for employment and conducted interviews for qualified mental health professionals and direct support professionals
Direct Support Professional
Strengthening Our Systems
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Implemented task analytic training programs to include behavioral modification programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Coordinated necessary supportive activities related to care of individuals in accordance with individualized service plan to include community integration services
- Charted client progression of goals in accordance with individualized service plan through Credible Electronic Medical Records system
- Assisted individuals with activities of daily living to increase skill acquisition across naturalistic environment and settings
- Maintained effective communication with multidisciplinary treatment team to include case managers, client coordinators, physicians, team leads and directors
- Ensured client safety and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and HIPAA regulations
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2022
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Licensed Professional Counselor (License #0701013412)
- Certified by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) (Certification #1731335)
- Adolescent and Community Reinforcement Approach-Trained
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)-Certified
- Functional Family Therapy-Trained
- Sex Offender Treatment Provider-Trainee (SOTP-Trainee)
- Therapeutic Options-Trained Instructor
- Experience in conducting assessments, formulating diagnostic impressions, and planning treatment strategies to meet individual needs
- Therapeutic experience following treatment modalities: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotional-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Timeline
Sex Offender Treatment Provider-Trainee
Daybreak Counseling And Forensic Services, PLLC
09.2022 - Current
Therapeutic Options Instructor
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
08.2022 - Current
Crisis Stabilization Clinician-PRN
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
04.2021 - 01.2023
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board
01.2021 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT)
Spectrum Transformation Group
01.2018 - 01.2021
Direct Support Professional
Strengthening Our Systems
06.2016 - 11.2017
Case Manager
Heavenly Helpers In-Home Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
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