Chan-Tal Wilborn
Opelika,AL
Summary
Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor skilled in evidence-based practices within educational and outpatient environments. Focused on crisis stabilization and ethical clinical documentation, fostering interagency collaboration to meet diverse client needs. Committed to enhancing therapeutic outcomes through a holistic care approach for families, adults, and adolescents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Mental Health Therapist
Integrea Community Mental Health
Opelika/Phenix City, AL
02.2024 - Current
- Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate updated research and clinical nuances into therapeutic interventions (CBT, Trauma-Informed Care) to meet the unique developmental needs of a K–12 student caseload.
- Interagency Collaboration: Facilitate seamless coordination among diverse agencies, including local school systems, medical providers, and family services, to ensure a cohesive circle of care.
- Clinical Progress & Documentation: Systematically monitor and document clinical progress while ensuring therapeutic records and assessments are completed in a timely and ethical manner.
- Crisis Intervention: Execute immediate crisis stabilization support for students in emotional or behavioral distress, strictly following established school safety and Integrea agency protocols.
Psychiatric Assessment Clinician (PAC)
East Alabama Health
Opelika, AL
10.2020 - 01.2026
- Emergency Triage & Assessment: Conducted high-acuity psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department to determine appropriate levels of care, prioritizing patient safety and medical-legal compliance.
- Professional Development: Maintained active engagement with updated research on evidence-based crisis interventions to provide sophisticated stabilization for patients in acute distress.
- Ethical Documentation: Upheld rigorous documentation standards in alignment with Joint Commission and hospital-specific ethical protocols to ensure accurate clinical tracking.
- Multidisciplinary Triage: Partnered with physicians and nursing staff to manage psychiatric emergencies, providing clinical insights that guided immediate treatment and referral decisions.
Mental Health Therapist
Lee County Youth Development Center (LCYDC)
Opelika, AL
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Residential Clinical Care: Facilitated evidence-based individual and group therapy for residential youth, focusing on complex trauma processing and emotional regulation.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Partnered with Alabama DHR and community organizations to monitor and document clinical milestones within Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
- Diagnostic Monitoring: Utilized standardized tools to monitor clinical progress, ensuring all therapeutic documentation met the strict ethical and timeline requirements of residential care.
- Behavioral Stabilization: Provided immediate crisis intervention for residents, utilizing trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Mental Health Therapist
Sequel Youth and Family Services
Tuskegee/Montgomery, AL
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Comprehensive Assessment: Conducted initial and ongoing clinical assessments to determine the emotional and social needs of residents, pivoting treatment plans based on documented progress.
- Multimodal Therapy: Facilitated individual, group, and family counseling sessions using prescribed evidence-based techniques to address serious behavioral and psychological disorders.
- Interdisciplinary Liaison: Acted as the primary clinical liaison between sponsoring agencies and families to coordinate care, manage utilization reviews, and facilitate discharge planning.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintained high standards of clinical documentation for youth in a residential setting, ensuring 100% adherence to trauma-informed care and agency timelines.
Counseling Intern
Department of Human Resources (DHR)
Opelika, AL
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Crisis Intervention: Provided supplemental crisis support and emotional stabilization for clients during high-stress interventions, following established agency safety protocols.
- Clinical Progress & Ethical Documentation: Monitored and documented clinical progress for families and children under senior supervision, ensuring court reports were completed in a timely manner.
- Case Coordination: Participated in Individualized Service Planning (ISP) meetings to facilitate service delivery and ensure multidisciplinary collaboration for at-risk populations.
- Agency Compliance: Adhered to Alabama DHR regulations regarding confidentiality and ethical record-keeping for child protective and family service cases.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Counseling
Auburn University
Auburn, ALBachelor of Science - Psychology
Auburn University
Auburn, ALAssociate of Science -
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, ALSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavioral assessment
- Triage and case management
- HIPAA and FERPA compliance
- Alabama DHR regulations
- Ethical record keeping
- Medical-legal documentation
- Interagency collaboration
- Multidisciplinary leadership
- Student advocacy
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, LPC05760, 10/06/25, 10/06/27
Cover Letter
School-Based Therapist Director, As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC05760) with over a decade of clinical experience in East Alabama, I am writing to express my strong interest in the school-based therapist director position at Family and Children’s Services. My trajectory, from the high-acuity environment of East Alabama Health to my current role with Integrea, is driven by a passion for providing evidence-based treatment that is as compassionate as it is clinically precise. Throughout my career, I have prioritized the following pillars of excellence: Evidence-Based Innovation: Effective therapy requires a deep understanding of clinical nuances. I am committed to bringing innovative ideas to the field, constantly updating my practice with the latest research to improve client outcomes. Interagency Collaboration: Whether I was conducting trauma-informed sessions at LCYDC or coordinating with DHR, I prioritize working across agencies to ensure a unified support network for every client. Clinical Rigor & Crisis Support: I maintain the highest ethical standards in monitoring progress and documenting milestones. My background has prepared me to deliver rapid, protocol-driven stabilization in high-stakes environments, always ensuring client safety. I am eager to bring my energy, clinical expertise, and relentless willingness to learn to your team. With a Master of Education from Auburn University and experience serving children, families, and communities through mental health support, I am passionate about contributing meaningful and compassionate care to those I serve. Thank you for your time and for the vital work your organization does for the community. I welcome the opportunity to further discuss how my background, skills, and dedication can support your mission and goals.
Timeline
School-Based Mental Health Therapist
Integrea Community Mental Health
02.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Lee County Youth Development Center (LCYDC)
11.2021 - 02.2024
Psychiatric Assessment Clinician (PAC)
East Alabama Health
10.2020 - 01.2026
Mental Health Therapist
Sequel Youth and Family Services
06.2016 - 11.2020
Counseling Intern
Department of Human Resources (DHR)
08.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Counseling
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Auburn University
Associate of Science -
Southern Union State Community College