DR. CHRISTOPHER GENE LOCKLEAR
Concord,NC
Summary
Top-tier clinical professional with extensive experience in psychiatric clinical care, mental health, education, and community-based settings, specializing in high-risk and minority populations. Proven expertise in clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual/group therapy, with a track record of improving patient outcomes. Highly skilled in R and SPSS for data analysis, translating insights into actionable, evidence-based strategies to enhance clinical effectiveness. Serving as a dedicated member of the Tribal Health Advisory Board for the Lumbee Tribe, advocating for person-centered care, policy development, and community health initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in driving program success, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and creating sustainable improvements in patient care and organizational performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Alternative Family Treatment Therapist (IAFT)
CTS Health
10.2021 - Current
- Supervise day-to-day operations and ensure employee compliance with company policies and procedures to maintain quality standards.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and developing actionable plans.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation that surpasses Medicaid and Medicare compliance standards.
- Assist in auditing agency charts and compliance records, ensuring all documentation aligns with regulatory requirements.
- Provide therapeutic interventions utilizing a variety of counseling techniques, specifically designed for foster care adolescents and families.
- Deliver individual intensive treatment to foster care adolescents and their families, focusing on behavioral and emotional growth.
- Safeguard client confidentiality in accordance with agency policies and federal regulations.
- Respond to emergencies, providing immediate crisis intervention and support to clients and families in need.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans for clients in home and educational environments.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments during patient intake and ongoing reassessments based on client needs.
- Supervise and support external therapists, ensuring high-quality care and consistent treatment delivery.
- Participate in weekly staffing meetings with the IAFT and TFC care teams to review case progress, challenges, and necessary adjustments.
Academic Counselor
UNC-Pembroke
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed and supervised semester-long academic workshops for probationary students, fostering engagement and academic development.
- Met with students regularly to review their degree progress, discuss graduation requirements, and ensure alignment with academic goals.
- Reviewed placement tests and certifications with students, ensuring they met necessary requirements and were enrolled in appropriate classes or programs.
- Maintained comprehensive student databases and electronic records to track all student interactions and academic milestones.
- Monitored registration deadlines, providing timely guidance to help students register on time and avoid conflicts.
- Assisted students in navigating changes to their course of study, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent academic progress.
- Discussed and evaluated students' career aspirations, advising on pathways and opportunities to align academic goals with future careers.
Psychiatric Counselor
Southeastern Health Medical Center
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed operations for a 26-bed locked psychiatric unit, overseeing patient care, staff coordination, and day-to-day functioning.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations, assessments, and treatment for individual and group patients, ensuring effective therapeutic interventions.
- Utilized EPIC medical data entry software for accurate documentation of patient records and progress notes.
- Documented all patient care provided, ensuring daily updates to electronic patient progress reports in compliance with standards.
- Developed strategies to address and resolve disciplinary matters within the unit, escalating major concerns to the department head for further action.
Office Administrator
UNC-Pembroke
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Served as a liaison between patients' families and probation officers, school representatives, and other key individuals in the community.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to improve clients' independent functioning after discharge.
- Coordinated reservations, contracts, and record keeping for all high school tours.
- Professionally represented UNCP to prospective students, parents, and other visitors on campus, and in a virtual environment.
- Gave informational presentations about UNCP student life, academics, cost of attendance, admissions' requirements, and campus resources.
- Traveled to UNCP recruitment events as scheduled.
- Provided general administrative support in overall office operations, assignments, and events. This includes data entry into the student information system, assisting the front desk team with answering phones, receiving transcripts, and supporting professional staff with special projects.
- Engaged in direct communication with students, parents, counselors, faculty, staff, students, and alumni in person, via email, over the phone, and via text.
Education
Ph.D. - Counselor Education and Supervision
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2024
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2017
Skills
Clinical Leadership & Assessment
Agency Operations & Performance Monitoring
Data Analysis (R, SPSS)
Crisis Intervention & Treatment Planning
Grant Writing & State Auditing
Family & Substance Abuse Therapy
Ethics Board Member & Disorder Diagnosis
Community Relations & Patient Advocacy
Case Management & Discharge Planning
Group Facilitation & Cultural Service Initiatives
Tribal Health Advisory Board Member
Certification
- NCC (National Certified Counselor) # 1371313
- LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health) # A15810
- Extensive training in Assessment and Diagnosis, Counseling Supervision, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI), Advanced Research Stats, Crisis Intervention and Prevention, Developing Self-Regulation, Professional Communication, Cultural Competency and Diversity, HIPPA-Clients Rights and Confidentiality, Cyber Security in Mental Health, Anxiety: Preparing Clients for the Cycles Throughout Lifespan, Ethical Codes, Fiscal Policies and Medicaid Fraud Prevention, Sexualized Behavior, Child and Adolescent, Treatment Planning and Grief and Loss.
- President of Chi Sigma Iota (National Counseling Honor Society)
Timeline
Intensive Alternative Family Treatment Therapist (IAFT)
CTS Health
10.2021 - Current
Academic Counselor
UNC-Pembroke
02.2020 - 08.2021
Psychiatric Counselor
Southeastern Health Medical Center
11.2017 - 02.2020
Office Administrator
UNC-Pembroke
10.2013 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Ph.D. - Counselor Education and Supervision
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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