Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Dale Harris

Gainesville,Florida

Summary

Dynamic Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience at the Florida Department of Corrections, skilled in individual and group therapy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through biopsychosocial assessments and culturally sensitive practices. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration and empowering clients, fostering resilience and self-advocacy in diverse populations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Counselor

Department of Correction

Provide individual and group sessions for male inmates. Participate in weekly mult-disciplinary staff meeting. Facilitate discharge planning.

Guidance Counselor

Alachua, Columbia, Hamilton , Marion School Districts
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
  • Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
  • Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.

Mental Health Counselor

Youthbuild, Alachua Halfway House and Alligator Creek Stop Camp

Provide counseling services for at risk youth, in residential program and in an alterative education setting.

Mental Health Counselor

Meridian Heathcare
10.2024 - Current

Provide individual counseling sessions for children and adults. Develop treatment plans, provided crisis action plan, and Baker Act evaluations.

  • Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.

Mental Health Counselor

D. G. Harris Counseling
02.2018 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of clinical notes, tracking patient progress throughout the course of treatment.
  • Improved patient treatment outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing customized treatment plans.
  • Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
  • Strengthened family support systems by providing psychoeducation and facilitating open communication between patients and their loved ones.

Mental Health Cousnelor

Department of Juvenile Justice-Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention
09.2023 - 08.2024

.Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.

Mental Health Counselor

Florida Department of Corrections
09.2022 - 05.2023

Provides individual counseling sessions for female inmates, developed and implemented treatment plans. Worked with a multi-disciplinary team.

School Counsselor

The Columbus Organization
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Rehabilitative Counseling

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Skills

  • Multicultural competence
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Child and adolescent counseling
  • Group facilitation
  • Case management

Certification

License Mental Health Counselor LMHC Florida # MH 13804

Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Work and Guidance #521157


Volunteer/ Community Involvement

Guardian Ad Litem Program State of Florida 1991-2000

President-Pleasant street Historical Society

Secretary-Star Center Theater

Treasurer-5th Avenue Neighborhood and Historical Association

Community Member for the City of Gainesville Heritage Trail

Advisory Board for Santa Fe College-Blount Center

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

Meridian Heathcare
10.2024 - Current

Mental Health Cousnelor

Department of Juvenile Justice-Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention
09.2023 - 08.2024

Mental Health Counselor

Florida Department of Corrections
09.2022 - 05.2023

Mental Health Counselor

D. G. Harris Counseling
02.2018 - Current

School Counsselor

The Columbus Organization
07.2011 - 06.2013

Mental Health Counselor

Department of Correction

Guidance Counselor

Alachua, Columbia, Hamilton , Marion School Districts

Mental Health Counselor

Youthbuild, Alachua Halfway House and Alligator Creek Stop Camp

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Florida State University

Rehabilitative Counseling

University of Florida
Dale Harris