Charis Mian
Bryant,Arkansas
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in private practice management at the Wellness Center of Arkansas. Proven expertise in psychological assessment and treatment planning, complemented by strong multicultural sensitivity. Successfully enhanced community mental health programming and achieved significant client outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective team development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Owner
Wellness Center of Arkansas
Bryant, Arkansas
02.2024 - Current
- Founded and currently manage a private practice specializing in individual and family therapy
- Oversee day-to-day operations including scheduling, billing and ensuring compliance with state regulations
- Offer personalized, evidence-based therapy to individuals and families using evidence-based approaches tailored to client needs
- Conduct psychological assessments, treatment planning and progress evaluations
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chenal Family Therapy
Bryant, Arkansas
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided therapeutic support to clients in one-on-one and group settings, focusing on emotional and psychological healing
- Specialized in trauma recovery, anxiety/depression management and stress reduction techniques
- Collaborated with other professionals in multi-disciplinary team setting to enhance client care
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client goals and therapeutic techniques
Licensed Professional Counselor
Argenta Counseling
Bryant, AR
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Delivered psychotherapy services to clients confronting diverse concerns and challenges
- Conducted comprehensive clinical evaluations and assessments
- Established measurable outcomes to guide therapeutic progress
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy during sessions with clients
Program Advisor of School Based Mental Health
Arkansas Department of Education
Little Rock, AR
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Facilitated the development of mental health programming frameworks in Arkansas public school districts
- Streamlined and enhanced the application process for school district's mental health billing certifications
- Delivered presentations on diverse mental health topics such as referral pathways, trauma, ACEs, and self-care
- Led statewide implementation of Youth Mental Health First Aid programs for educational teams
- Helped schools resolve billing issues
- Coordinated efforts with DHS and ADH for advancing mental health support in educational settings
Pediatric Program Liaison/Manager
NeuroRestorative (Pediatric Brain Injury)
Benton, AR
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Directed the pediatric treatment team with regard to treatment plan development, implementation, and revisions as needed
- Directed the overall plan for individuals receiving services from the pediatric unit
- Lead, coached, developed and supervised team to achieve organizational goals
- Served as a member of the facility management team by assessing needs and coordinating needed action for the daily operations of respective teams/programs
- Performed psychological evaluations for children and adults entering the facility
- Provided professional leadership and coordination with other counselors, psychological examiners and interns (including cross-program coordination and integration of services)
- Provided counseling to both clients and families facing a range of challenges in relation to trauma, traumatic brain injuries and other medically complex conditions
- Monitored clinical documentation format/wording and directed treatment providers on expectations based on best practices and funding source requests
- Reviewed accuracy of submission in accordance with insurance requirements for reimbursements
- Served as an interface for licensing regulation/accreditation reviews for the site
- Provided direction to the residential supervisor to ensure that client/family needs were appropriately prepared for and addressed
- Provided on-call services or respective program including direction of staff, interface with legal authorities, family intervention, overtime approval and allocation of FTE slots
- Monitored and maintained documentation to ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements
- Coordinated communication of client needs/issues to treating physician, neuropsychologist, psychiatrist, director of nursing and nursing staff
- Completed utilization review process on a weekly basis
- Coordinated and facilitated discharge planning to home, work and educational sites
- Monitored the clinical and residential schedules to assure that appropriate coverage and efficiency are being promoted
- Monitored revenue conjunction with program goals
- Promoted and marketed program to funding sources
- Conducted all funding pre-certifications and re-certifications for the pediatric program through AFMC and private insurance
Licensed Mental Health Therapist I
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Little Rock, AR
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Increased production by 400%, created new revenue streams, and recognized as program's highest producer
- Assisted Medical Director in creating the program's first school based (Central High School) on-site Medication Clinic to better serve the needs of caseload
- Collaborated with Medical Director, UAMS, and Central High School staff to facilitate a research project to address substance abuse within the school
- Provided direct clinical services to clients including diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, collateral intervention, and crisis intervention to at-risk youth (including those facing homelessness or near-homelessness)
- Completed clinical processes and documentation in compliance with Medicaid, Joint Commission, and program/departmental policies and procedures with 100% accuracy in audits
- Reviewed medical records and treatment outcome projects in addition to direct service related documentation
- Provided supervision of and assign tasks to Mental Health Paraprofessional members of the treatment team
Counseling Internship
Bryant, AR
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Counseled students using Solution Focused, Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches
- Advised and assisted numerous students in short-term crisis situations
- Directed and co-lead weekly group and individual meetings with students that targeted and guided appropriate developmental skills
- Implemented the school guidance program
- Achieved 'superior performance not observed in an individual with trainee's level of training and experience' in all areas of supervisor's evaluation
Education
Supervision of Counselors
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR12-2020
Specialization in Conflict Mediation -
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2017
Master of Education in Counselor Education -
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2015
Bachelor of Social Science -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2000
Associate of Liberal Arts - General Studies
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR12.1997
Skills
- Private Practice Management
- Multicultural Sensitivity and Empathy
- Psychological Assessment/Treatment Planning
- Specialized Training in Conflict Mediation and Trauma
- Community Outreach and Networking
- Staff Supervision and Team Development
Honors And Affiliations
- Chenal Family Therapy Bryant: Awarded Highest Producer 2022-24
- Argenta Counseling: Awarded Highest Producer 2020-2022
- Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council, Member, 2019-2020
- AAA Sports Medicine Committee, Member, 2019-2020
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2013-2016
- Golden Key International Honor Society, 2013-2016
- Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society, 2015-2016
- Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society, 2015-2016
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 2015-2016
- University of Arkansas Little Rock Graduate Student Association, 2013-2015
Accomplishments
- Speaker on Mental Health, Response to COVID; Kids Count Coalition: Little Rock, AR (5/2020)
- Speaker on Childhood Trauma Response; Arkansas State University ERZ Council: Jonesboro, AR (5/2020)
- Speaker on Mental Health in Charter Schools; AR Department of Ed: Little Rock, AR (4/2020)
- Speaker on Trauma in Childhood; ARMEA Conference: Little Rock, AR (3/2020)
- Speaker on SBMH Programming and Best Practices during COVID; CHAC: Little Rock, AR (3/2020)
- Speaker on Secondary Trauma; Wyndam: Little Rock, AR (2/2020)
- Speaker on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; CHAC: Little Rock, AR (2/2020)
- Speaker on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Childhood Trauma; NEA Education Co-op: Walnut Ridge, AR (1/2020)
- Speaker on Youth Mental Health First Aid; NEA Education Co-op: Walnut Ridge, AR (12/2019)
- Represented State of Arkansas at Annual Conference of Advancing School Mental Health: Austin, TX (11/2019)
- Speaker Childhood Mental Health Best Practices; NEA Education Co-op: Walnut Ridge, AR (11/2019)
- Co-presenter on Opioid Epidemic; LR FBI: Little Rock, AR (10/2019)
- Speaker on Family Engagement; Arkansas Dept of Ed: Little Rock, AR (9/2019)
- Speaker on Childhood Trauma; Henderson University: Arkadelphia, AR (9/2019)
- Speaker on SBMH Programming; Arkansas State University: Jonesboro, AR (9/2019)
- Speaker on Childhood Trauma; Arkansas State University: Jonesboro, AR (8/2019)
- Facilitated Youth Mental Health First Aid Train the Trainer; Arkansas Dept of Ed: Little Rock, AR (7/2019)
- Speaker on Childhood Anxiety/Depression; CHPS/CHNS: Little Rock, AR (7/2019)
- Brain Injury and Trauma Rehabilitation Training; NeuroRestorative: Benton, AR (2018/2019)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; ARBEST, University of Arkansas for Med Science: Little Rock, AR (2017-present)
- Motivational Interviewing Techniques; STRIVE PRI: Little Rock, AR (2017)
Certification
- National Certified Counselor; National Board for Certified Counselors (5/16-present: Certificate: 771187)
- Licensed Professional Counselor; AR Board of Examiners in Counseling (2018-present: License: P1810140)
- Specialization in Conflict Mediation, Technology Assisted Counseling; AR Board of Counseling Examiners (2018-present)
- Licensed Associate Counselor; AR Board of Examiners in Counseling (2016-2018)
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Owner
Wellness Center of Arkansas
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
Chenal Family Therapy
01.2022 - 02.2024
Licensed Professional Counselor
Argenta Counseling
07.2020 - 12.2021
Program Advisor of School Based Mental Health
Arkansas Department of Education
07.2019 - 10.2020
Pediatric Program Liaison/Manager
NeuroRestorative (Pediatric Brain Injury)
11.2017 - 07.2019
Licensed Mental Health Therapist I
UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
05.2016 - 11.2017
Counseling Internship
01.2014 - 01.2015
Supervision of Counselors
Southern Arkansas University
Specialization in Conflict Mediation -
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Master of Education in Counselor Education -
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Bachelor of Social Science -
Arkansas State University
Associate of Liberal Arts - General Studies
Black River Technical College
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