Catherine Clevenger
Litchfield,IL
Summary
Accomplished mental health professional with extensive experience at Catholic Charities, excelling in supervising social work programs and fostering staff development. Proven ability to enhance therapeutic outcomes through effective communication and policy enforcement. Adept in computer skills, contributing to streamlined operations and improved client care. Recognized for impactful leadership in Illinois foster care system over 15 years.
Compassionate Job Title offering Number-year background supporting clients through crisis intervention, communication, and counseling. Proficient in preparing case study reports, coordinating with community organizations and conducting motivational interviews. Efficient and accommodating professional committed to providing guidance to those in need.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Graham Correctional Center
05.2025 - Current
Conducted mental health evaluations for inmates. Developed treatment plans for inmates. Maintained progress notes of sessions with inmates.
Full-Time Mental Health Missionary
Society Of Anglican Missionaries And Senders
08.2022 - 03.2025
Facilitated mental health care and training for refugees.
Child & Family Therapist
Barnabas Center for Counseling
10.2010 - 06.2022
Delivered therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
Program Therapist
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center
10.2009 - 09.2010
Served as Program Therapist at an inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents.
Training Supervisor
Trauma Informed Practice Program
05.2008 - 12.2008
Oversaw trainers for Trauma Informed Treatment Program across Central and Southern Illinois.
Clinical Screener
Integrated Assessment Program
03.2005 - 05.2008
Drafted comprehensive Integrated Assessment reports for families in foster care.
Clinical Supervisor
Catholic Charities Foster Care Programs
09.2000 - 03.2005
Oversaw clinical services within agency's foster care programs, including treatment foster care.
Treatment Foster Care Program Supervisor
Catholic Charities
04.1999 - 09.2000
Oversaw treatment foster care programs.
Treatment Foster Care Therapist
Catholic Charities
11.1996 - 04.1999
Facilitated therapy for children in treatment foster care through various therapeutic approaches.
Program Supervisor
Jessamine Counseling Center
06.1995 - 08.1996
Directed after-school program focused on therapeutic support for children with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Intensive Outpatient Therapist
Jessamine Counseling Center
06.1994 - 06.1995
Facilitated therapeutic interventions for children with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties in an after-school program.
Education
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08.1994
Master Of Divinity - Christian Counseling
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY05.1993
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.1985
Skills
- Experience in Supervising Social Work programs successfully
- Experience working in the Illinois foster care system
- Computer Skills
- Staff development
- Policy enforcement
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Graham Correctional Center
05.2025 - Current
Full-Time Mental Health Missionary
Society Of Anglican Missionaries And Senders
08.2022 - 03.2025
Child & Family Therapist
Barnabas Center for Counseling
10.2010 - 06.2022
Program Therapist
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center
10.2009 - 09.2010
Training Supervisor
Trauma Informed Practice Program
05.2008 - 12.2008
Clinical Screener
Integrated Assessment Program
03.2005 - 05.2008
Clinical Supervisor
Catholic Charities Foster Care Programs
09.2000 - 03.2005
Treatment Foster Care Program Supervisor
Catholic Charities
04.1999 - 09.2000
Treatment Foster Care Therapist
Catholic Charities
11.1996 - 04.1999
Program Supervisor
Jessamine Counseling Center
06.1995 - 08.1996
Intensive Outpatient Therapist
Jessamine Counseling Center
06.1994 - 06.1995
Master Of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Master Of Divinity - Christian Counseling
Asbury Theological Seminary
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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