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DAVID L. PHELPS

Billings,USA

Summary

Empathetic Counselor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in cognitive-behavioral techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and motivational interviewing. Excel at active listening, empathy, and communication skills, ensuring effective client support and progress. Enthusiastic team player driven to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

Community Medical Services
Billings, MT
03.2014 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about the latest counseling techniques and theories.
  • Provided supervision and mentorship to counselors and counseling interns.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for individuals in need of immediate assistance.
  • Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.
  • Provided referrals to appropriate medical, mental health, and social services.
  • Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
  • Monitored and ordered office supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
  • Processed payments from customers using a variety of payment methods including credit cards, paypal and money orders.

Counselor

YELLOWSTONE BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH
Billings, USA
08.1998 - 01.2003
  • Direct care supervision of adolescent males in a residential treatment setting
  • Duties included developing treatment plans for youth in my immediate care, documentation, team meetings, supervision of Recreational Therapy including Ropes course, organized and ran monthly community service projects, supervision of staff, ran therapeutic groups in the lodge including anger management, chemical dependency, spirituality, and other
  • This position also included crises intervention with classes in Behavioral Modification, Natural and Logical Consequences, Physical Interventions, Crisis Intervention, etc
  • This was a very busy, multi-faceted position

Program Leader

PARC PLACE (PHOENIX ADOLESCENT RECOVER CENTER)
Phoenix, USA
05.1997 - 08.1998
  • Implemented and ran the D.A.P
  • (Developmental Addictions Program)
  • Direct care supervision of adolescent male and female youth in a treatment setting
  • Duties included documentation, crisis reports, interventions, working directly with youth

Education

Elementary Education

Eastern Montana College
Billings, MT

Jane Addams School of Social Work

University of Illinois, Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • People skills
  • Crisis intervention
  • Treatment planning
  • Client assessment
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Client advocacy
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving
  • Care and treatment of psychologically challenged youth
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking Abilities

References

  • Dr. Eula Crippen, Professional Reference, 907-617-6617
  • Taylor Mayer, Professional Reference, 406-655-2100
  • Pete Sorenson, Personal Reference, 406-672-8237

Timeline

Counselor

Community Medical Services
03.2014 - Current

Counselor

YELLOWSTONE BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH
08.1998 - 01.2003

Program Leader

PARC PLACE (PHOENIX ADOLESCENT RECOVER CENTER)
05.1997 - 08.1998

Elementary Education

Eastern Montana College

Jane Addams School of Social Work

University of Illinois, Chicago

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