Cynthia Richardson
Therapist and Grant Writer
Moose Lake,Mn
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Passionate and hardworking multi-disciplinary team member prepared to define, collaborate and improve programming both within a secured setting and community at large.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Program Therapist-3
Minnesota Sex Offender Program
03.2016 - Current
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
Grant Reviewer
Minnesota Department Of Public Safety
03.2011 - Current
- This position was on a voluntary basis designed to assist grants through the Office of Justice
- Reviewed new and amended grant applications.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Researched trending community programs designed to create healthy communities and opportunities for additional Juvenile Justice programs
- Aided assigned grant contacts through technical assistance, research and other support services.
- Managed daily schedule and priorities to maximize review output.
- Devised and shared focused recommendations with applicants.
- Scored applications in key areas using scoring rubric.
Adjunct Professor
Minnesota State University-Mankato
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Taught Penology courses, providing instruction to up to 40 undergraduate students.
- Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep Penology courses interesting and engaging.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Organized, prepared, and revised Penology course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
Research Analyst
Minnesota Sex Offender Program
05.2007 - 06.2013
- Analyzed large volume of data to identify patterns, trends and correlations.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
- Created and maintained database to store research data.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and developments to conduct relevant and valuable research.
- Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
- Implemented quality control protocols to enhance accuracy of data and research results.
- Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
- Used varied statistical and data analysis techniques to draw conclusions from research.
- Created visualizations to present research data and findings to stakeholders.
- Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.
- Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
- Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
- Trained to gather and interpret actuarial tools to determine level of risk.
- Proctor assessments used to guide the treatment of civilly committed sexual abusers
Grant Writer
Southwest Crisis Center
05.1997 - 05.2007
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Prepared and submitted grant applications to corporate organizations, private foundations and both State and Federal funding to solicit grant monies for organization.
- Researched appropriate funding sources such as government programs and private foundations.
- Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Completed grant writing course, gaining practical experience to obtain knowledge of grant application policies and procedures.
- Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Orange, CA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Corrections/Sociology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2006
Skills
- Therapy and Counseling
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Group Activities
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Best Practices and Standards
- Client Management
- Crisis Situations
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Daily Reports
- Psychological Testing
- Grant writing and review
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members within a 7-county area in SW Minnesota.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders in creating new programming to target specific populations such as juveniles and victims of human trafficking.
- Achieved 2 Outstanding Achievement Award through the State of Minnesota by effectively helping with development of programming and support.
Timeline
Clinical Program Therapist-3
Minnesota Sex Offender Program
03.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Minnesota State University-Mankato
08.2013 - 06.2014
Grant Reviewer
Minnesota Department Of Public Safety
03.2011 - Current
Research Analyst
Minnesota Sex Offender Program
05.2007 - 06.2013
Grant Writer
Southwest Crisis Center
05.1997 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science - Corrections/Sociology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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