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Darrell W. Knowlton

Culver

Summary

Dynamic Director of Emotional Support Services at Culver Educational Foundation, skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy and crisis intervention. Proven track record in budget management and integrated care, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for diverse youth. Passionate about fostering collaborative environments and developing innovative programs that support mental health and well-being.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Emotional Support Services

Culver Educational Foundation
Culver
06.2010 - Current
  • Responsible for direct therapeutic services for diverse child & adolescent, ages 8-20. Utilize various modalities, with a concentration in trauma informed best practices and cognitive behavioral therapy. Clinically proficient in medical based social work, academic stress, sleep disruption, depression/anxiety, non-suicidal self-injurious behavior, psychological based pharmacology, substance misuse, and grief/loss. Committed to an integrated care model which includes nurses, doctors, psychiatric providers, and families. Served on the Covid 19 task force that facilitated re-opening August 2020.
  • Budget oversight of subsidized services, recruitment/supervision of therapists, contractors, and doctoral & graduate internship. Responsible for transferring our academic accommodations services to emotional support services, for those students that have an ADA protected learning difference, which includes students with an autism diagnosis. Work closely with a variety of department heads and Board of Trustees sub-committee. Development and implementation of SOP manual to insure consistency and professionalization of clinical services.

Director Passages and Michigan City Outpatient

Swanson Center Community Mental Health Agency
Michigan City
10.2008 - 06.2010
  • Responsible for management of substance abuse program and mental health outpatient program, with supervision responsibilities of clinical and administrative support. Oversaw existing federal/state contracts, policy compliance, and developed new funding sources. I completed my first MSW Internship at Swanson Center.

Clinical Social Worker

Private Practice
Merrillville
03.2007 - 12.2008
  • Provide clinical services for individuals, couples, and families referred by schools, doctors, and other professionals. Concentrated services in adolescent and adult male needs. Professional consulting services provided in a variety of areas.

Project PRO Program Administrator

Porter County Prisoners and Community Together (PACT)
Valparaiso
02.2006 - 10.2008
  • Solely responsible for evaluations, group and individual counseling sessions for juvenile and adult clients using cognitive behavioral and other modalities to reduce client’s risk to the community. Coordinated with victim services and criminal investigators when appropriate.

District Coordinator

Liberty Behavioral Health
Indianapolis
08.2001 - 11.2005
  • Provided service coordination for convicted offenders that were on parole through the Indiana Department of Correction. Managed a network of community contract providers. Participated and developed training for professionals.

Adult Protective Services Investigator

LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office
LaPorte
12.2000 - 09.2001
  • Investigated abuse, neglect, and exploitation of endangered adults within a six-county jurisdiction. Collaborated with law enforcement to facilitate formal charges if appropriate. Area of concentration investigating unusual occurrences with state licensed agencies.

Certified Probation Officer

State of Indiana
Michigan City & Valparaiso
09.1995 - 11.2000
  • Supervised adult felons on probation and home detention. Trained officers in field operations and developed partnerships with law enforcement to assist in performing job duties. Conducted social history assessments and documented all relevant information pertaining to the probationer’s case.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, Indiana
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, Missouri
05.1995

Skills

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Clinical supervision
  • Budget management
  • Policy compliance
  • Integrated care model
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Crisis intervention
  • Team leadership

Credentials

Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker #34005933A expires 4/1/2026

Relevant Leadership Experience

  • Director & Head Varsity Rugby Coach, Culver military Academy & Culver Girls Academy, 01/06 to 1/26, Responsible for the development, safety, and technical training of players. Adhere to mission and standards set forth by Culver Educational Foundation. Strive to create an athlete-centered team that encourages self-directed application of their training. Responsible for budget, hiring assistant coaches, fund raising, parent coordination, and logistics planning.
  • Head Varsity Rugby Coach, Bethel University, Mishawaka, IN, 08/16, 06/20, Responsible for the recruitment, holistic development, safety, and technical training of players. Created a student/faith centered culture for student athletes of differing spiritual beliefs.
  • Eagle Impact Academy Rugby, 06/13, Present, Held various administrative and coaching roles. Focus on mental skills and managing athlete behavior during international tours.
  • High School All-Americans Rugby USA Rugby, 12/13, 12/17, Held various managerial and administrative roles while in camp or during competitive assemblies.

Relevant Professional Experience

  • PsyD Clinical Supervisor, 08/21, Current, Culver, IN, Provide clinical supervision and skill development for one student per year. Responsibilities include develop of a learning plan, weekly supervision, and monitoring assignments. Developed relationship with Four County Community Mental Health.
  • Graduate Student Clinical Supervisor, 08/07, Present, Various locations, Provide clinical supervision and education to graduate students enrolled in MSW & LMHC degree. Responsibilities include develop of learning plan, process note recordings, weekly supervision, and complete assignments.

Timeline

Director of Emotional Support Services

Culver Educational Foundation
06.2010 - Current

Director Passages and Michigan City Outpatient

Swanson Center Community Mental Health Agency
10.2008 - 06.2010

Clinical Social Worker

Private Practice
03.2007 - 12.2008

Project PRO Program Administrator

Porter County Prisoners and Community Together (PACT)
02.2006 - 10.2008

District Coordinator

Liberty Behavioral Health
08.2001 - 11.2005

Adult Protective Services Investigator

LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office
12.2000 - 09.2001

Certified Probation Officer

State of Indiana
09.1995 - 11.2000

Master of Social Work -

Indiana University Northwest

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

Central Missouri State University

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