Dana Langston
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master's Level Therapist (Telehealth)
Corazón Behavioral Health Services
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the patient and their natural supports to develop and implement an effective service plan via telehealth services
- Provides clinically appropriate psychotherapy services within guidelines of applicable ethical code(s), rules, and regulations
- Coordinate care of clients with staff members and case managers
- Assists in screening and coordinating integrated services for patients
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment through ongoing assessments of the patient and their natural supports
- Participates in supervision in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations
- Maintain client records and documentation
Child Advocate
Kawerak Inc. Child Advocacy Center
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated and scheduled services for victims of physical and sexual abuse at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
- Arranged and provided transportation of child and escort to the CAC for introduction to Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to include Sexual Assault Response Team nurses (SART), District Attorneys and law enforcement
- Provided on-site immediate support, advocacy, and follow up for clients and families through active listening, positive regard, and creating a safe environment to prepare child for forensic interview
- Provided support to escort/non-offending caregiver while child was interviewed
- Explained the CAC and MDT process to the non-offending caregiver by answering questions, addressing caregiver immediate concerns, and facilitating understanding between the caregiver and other team members when necessary
- Developed a case-specific advocacy and support plan that included crisis management and contacts, plan for advocate coordination with other MDT members as appropriate
- Provided age and culturally appropriate education, guidance, safety planning, needs assessment, and recommendations for caregiver and others interacting with the child during the criminal justice process including referrals for mental health and medical treatment
- Assisted caregivers, clients, and mental health staff with referrals and application process for residential treatment facilities
- Educated non-offending caregivers and others (and extended family members when appropriate) regarding the dynamics of child sexual abuse and the impact of sexual abuse on the child with a trauma informed approach
- Updated the family on case status regarding investigation and court proceedings
- Collaborated with other Child Advocacy Centers and Regional umbrella agencies to research current trends in CAC operations and make recommendations for improvement of services to program director
- Maintained case file documentation on all advocate activities in National Children Alliance data base
- Provided input on MDT discussions regarding individual children and families during the investigation and criminal justice process
- Facilitated and attended local events related to child welfare and victim advocacy
- Assisted local community program by co-facilitating a support group for local adolescent girls dealing with trauma
- Received trauma-informed training to understanding best practices in building rapport with children and their families
- Liaison between strategic planning organization and community stakeholders for coordination of an expansion project to provide advocacy services to adult victims
Forensic Interviewer
Kawerak Inc. Child Advocacy Center
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted recorded forensic interviews according to the standards of the national children's advocacy center or other nationally recognized protocols
- Facilitated and participated in meetings with multidisciplinary team members
- Participated in ongoing education training and literature review to enhance forensic interviewing skills and maintain the current knowledge of child development child abuse family violence trauma and best practices
- Regularly participated in internal and external peer reviews
- Coordinated with all MDT members new intakes/referrals of alleged child abuse/neglect for Forensic Interviews
- Maintained process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, organization and professionalism of paperwork and documentation
Psychology intern
Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided individual outpatient mental health services; developed client safety and treatment plans for effective treatment interventions
- Performed psychological assessments to identify and clarify diagnoses and prepared written reports using client collateral data
- Facilitated outpatient addiction and grief groups
- Maintained client clinical records and documentation according to agency policies
- Co-facilitated adolescent groups utilizing a mental health curriculum
- Implemented culturally based interventions and therapeutic services in village community; supported village school students and families by integrating mental health outreach activities
- Performed risk assessments and brief interventions in hospital setting for client stabilization and coordination of care to behavioral health services
- Coordinated community-based outreach activities for promotion of mental health services and mental health awareness
- Presented clinical cases and didactic training resources to staff
Covid Liaison
Applied Memetics
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Followed policies and protocols with COVID exposure, close contacts, and positive cases
- Facilitated contact tracing for potential student exposures
- Followed-up with modified quarantine options for students
- Facilitated tracking of quarantine and return to campus requirements and dates
- Communicated with the students, parents, Health & Safety team, and leaders in written and verbal formats
- Tracked all required information in the appropriate spreadsheet in a timely manner
- Sent required notices to students/parents who are required to quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19
- Demonstrated understanding by maintaining knowledge of updates to the decision tree
- Maintained confidentiality of all COVID relayed information with non-essential persons
Master's Level Therapist
Corazón Behavioral Health Services
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided case management services to clients as needed or assigned
- Developed treatment plans, monitored treatment progress, and did appropriate follow-up at disposition time
- Assisted clients with psychological development, social development, and rehabilitation
- Coordinated clients' use of MHCD programs and outside community resources including medication/medical needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses and other medical sources related to psychological treatment
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical records consistent with MHCD standards
- Participated in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required
- Networked with community agencies for coordination of client care
Event Security
Grand Canyon University
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Oversaw security for large campus events within a team-oriented structure
- Maintained vigilant observation and focus of work environment
- Worked within cohesive teams for adequate control and direction of large populations
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security
09.2011 - 09.2016
- Transportation Security Officer for Phoenix/Mesa Gateway Airport
- Screened passengers, luggage, and cargo using x-ray machines and imaging scanners
- Maintain a safe and respectful environment at airport security checkpoints
- Performed pat downs and property searches
- Excelled in annual performance evaluations
- Supported staff in active monitoring of passenger behavior
- Uphold evolving policies and procedures professionally and efficiently
Education
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology -
The Chicago School
Los Angeles, CA01.2025
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology -
Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
M.A. - Adult Education & Training
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2013
B.A. - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2011
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural competence
- CBT techniques
- Family therapy
- Progress assessment
- Motivational interviewing
- Client confidentiality
- Group therapy facilitation
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- VAT Online CrimesChild Abuse and Neglect Office for Victims of Crime Training Assistance Center 2024
- Forensic Interviewer Certification
Child First Alaska 2024
Timeline
Master's Level Therapist (Telehealth)
Corazón Behavioral Health Services
08.2023 - Current
Child Advocate
Kawerak Inc. Child Advocacy Center
07.2023 - 01.2025
Forensic Interviewer
Kawerak Inc. Child Advocacy Center
07.2023 - 01.2025
Psychology intern
Norton Sound Health Corporation Behavioral Health Services
06.2022 - 06.2023
Covid Liaison
Applied Memetics
08.2021 - 03.2022
Master's Level Therapist
Corazón Behavioral Health Services
08.2018 - 07.2019
Event Security
Grand Canyon University
09.2016 - 07.2019
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security
09.2011 - 09.2016
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology -
Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
M.A. - Adult Education & Training
University of Phoenix
B.A. - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology -
The Chicago School
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