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Work History
Education
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CHARLISE JONES, LPC, CSAC

CHARLISE JONES, LPC, CSAC

Mental Health Therapist
Chesterfield,VA

Summary

I was recently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have created Toward Inner Calm, LLC as a private practice to see my individual, mental health clients. At the present time, I continue to work under K. Antoinette Wellness, LLC for billing purposes. At present, I have 14 private clients that will be billed under Toward Inner Calm, LLC, once I have established all necessary credentialing with DMAS.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Clinician

OneSource Of VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in residential setting.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering open communication and mutual support among participants.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Improved client engagement by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during counseling sessions.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.

Mental Health Therapist Intern/Resident

K. Antoinette Wellness, LLC
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Utilized cultural competency in working with clients from diverse backgrounds to provide culturally sensitive care tailored to their unique needs.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Continuously enhanced clinical knowledge by attending professional development workshops and seeking supervision from experienced clinicians.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Crossroads Treatment Centers
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Completing assessments, ITP's, progress notes, and other necessary paperwork associated with managing a caseload of 50-70 patients
  • Providing individual and group counseling using Evidence-Based Practices
  • Conducting monthly urinalysis screenings
  • Providing crisis interventions as needed
  • Providing supportive counseling in conjunction with Medical and Nursing Services
  • Contributing to the ongoing assessment and treatment planning process through participation in daily reports, case reviews, and treatment team meetings.
  • Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
  • Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Mental Health Skill Building Counselor

Better Paths Support Services
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Maintain a MHSS caseload, ensuring the provision of Mental Health Skill-Building Services to adults through goal directed training in the following areas; functional skills and appropriate behavior related to the individual's health and safety, activities of daily living, use of community resources, assistance with medication management, and monitoring health, nutrition and physical condition
  • Provide MHSS services that are reflective of the attention to the individual's specific needs
  • Provide supportive counseling/crisis intervention services to individuals as needed
  • Develop, maintain, and effectively implement the client's Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
  • Develop and review client Quarterly and Monthly reports
  • Develop, implement, and review client discharge plans.

Mental Health Skill Building Counselor

Each One Counts Youth and Family Services
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • Maintain a MHSS caseload, ensuring the provision of Mental Health Skill-Building Services to adults through goal directed training in the following areas; functional skills and appropriate behavior related to the individual's health and safety, activities of daily living, use of community resources, assistance with medication management, and monitoring health, nutrition and physical condition
  • Provide MHSS services that are reflective of the attention to the individual's specific needs
  • Provide supportive counseling/crisis intervention services to individuals as needed
  • Develop, maintain, and effectively implement the client's Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
  • Develop and review client Quarterly and Monthly reports
  • Develop, implement, and review client discharge plans
  • Maintain integrity of client files and agency documentation
  • Monitor and enforce all state laws and agency regulations.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2020.07 - 2022.05

BS - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
07.1993 - 05.1994

Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
08.1991 - 05.1994

Skills

Curriculum Development

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Certification

CSAC, 06/2021

Accomplishments

07/21/2020 - ASAM Criteria Training


10/04/2021 - Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy Training


12/04/2021 - 2-Day: Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score-Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk, MD


03/21/2023 - EMDR Intensive Training - EMDRIA Approved (includes 20 hours lecture, 20 hours practicum, and 10 hours consultation)


03/15/2022 - 2-Day Seminar: EMDR: A Rapid, Safe, and Proven Treatment for Trauma


05/09/2022 - 3-Day: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training


6/6/2022 - 2-Day Intensive Workshop: Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems


1/10/2023 - Disordered Drinking: A Shame-Free Approach to Helping Clients Examine Their Relationship with Alcohol


2/9/2023 Transgender & Gender Non-Binary (TGNB) Clients: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies


6/21/2023 EMDR and Telehealth Mastery Course: Advanced EMDR Trauma Treatments via Telehealth & In-Person


04/14/2024 Complex Trauma Certification Training: Interventions from EMDR, Parts Work, CPT, and Polyvagal Theory


200 + Relias CEUs in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling






Timeline

Clinician

OneSource Of VA
09.2023 - Current

Mental Health Therapist Intern/Resident

K. Antoinette Wellness, LLC
08.2021 - 03.2024

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University
2020.07 - 2022.05

Substance Abuse Counselor

Crossroads Treatment Centers
07.2019 - 07.2022

Mental Health Skill Building Counselor

Better Paths Support Services
07.2019 - 11.2021

Mental Health Skill Building Counselor

Each One Counts Youth and Family Services
02.2018 - 07.2019

BS - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
07.1993 - 05.1994

Psychology

University of Houston
08.1991 - 05.1994
CHARLISE JONES, LPC, CSACMental Health Therapist