Dayna March
Wolcottville,IN
Summary
Licensed therapist committed to delivering high-quality mental health care through evidence-based interventions and ongoing professional development. Passionate about fostering client insight, resilience, and meaningful change while creating a supportive therapeutic environment. Eager to contribute expertise in clinical settings that prioritize trauma-informed approaches to mental health treatment. Dedicated to empowering clients on their journey toward personal growth and well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff/Intake Therapist
Northeastern Center
Lagrange/Angola, IN
07.2019 - Current
- Provides Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment, Solution Focused Treatment, Motivational Interviewing as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Currently in training for Internal Family Systems.
- Biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning and providing preliminary diagnoses for four outpatient offices, two of which is performed virtually.
- Providing QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) training in the community on behalf of Northeastern Center.
- Taking part in the Northeastern Center Zero Suicide Initiative and Implementation team.
- Clear, timely and concise documentation
- Interoffice and Intra-office collaboration for providing services based on the needs of the community and the needs of the company.
Grief Counselor
Ryan’s Place
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Intake and Assessment for treatment planning for new clients
- Group counseling for Children, Adolescents and Adults in an office and school setting
- Individual counseling for children
- Documentation of services
Behavioral Therapist Intern
Reflections Counseling
South Bend, IN
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Designed individualized behavioral interventions to prevent problems and promote positive behaviors
- Documented mental health services according to state regulations
- Exceptional communication skills were required and utilized to ensure the client's therapeutic progress
- Played key role in meeting clients' goals and development of behavioral support
Rehabilitation Service Provider/Rehabilitation Service Coordinator
Otis R. Bowen Center
Albion, IN
11.2013 - 07.2017
- Created individualized treatment plans utilizing psychosocial assessment data
- Maintained personal and professional demeanor during stressful situations
- Administered psychosocial assessments to gather data for tracking treatment progress and inform treatment decisions
- Provided education and consultation regarding community resources
- Teaching different skills such as:
- Daily Living Skills, Coping skills for severe mental illnesses
Mental Health Technician
Northeastern Center
Kendallville, IN
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Teaching different skills such as:
- Daily Living Skills, Stress and Anger Management, Coping Skills for Hallucinations, Self Harm/Injury, and other psychiatric symptoms
- Documented mental health services according to state regulations
- Coordinating with other staff to ensure residents receive the services that they need
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Purdue University
Fort Wayne, Indiana12-2010
Master’s - Mental Health Counseling
Bethel University
Mishawaka, Indiana06-2019
Skills
- Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification through Evergreen Certifications
- Extensive EMDR training through Emdria
- STAR Behavioral Health Provider
- Works in collaboration with others
- Great communication skills
- Great time management skills
- Use of Counseling theory and techniques
- Detail oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Learns very quickly
- Loves helping others
- Life long learner
- Currently paneled with Anthem, Caresource Market Place, UHC Commercial/Advantage, Medicaid (HHW/HIP/HCC/Pathways), Medicare, Humana Commercial/Advantage and Tricare
Certification
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Relevant Course Work
- Foundations for Mental Health Counseling
- Evidenced Based Practices and Outcomes
- Professional, Legal and Ethical Issues
- Group Counseling
- Theories and Techniques in Counseling
- Psychometric Theory and Development
- Psychopharmacology
Timeline
Staff/Intake Therapist
Northeastern Center
07.2019 - Current
Grief Counselor
Ryan’s Place
08.2018 - 12.2018
Behavioral Therapist Intern
Reflections Counseling
01.2018 - 11.2018
Rehabilitation Service Provider/Rehabilitation Service Coordinator
Otis R. Bowen Center
11.2013 - 07.2017
Mental Health Technician
Northeastern Center
08.2013 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Purdue University
Master’s - Mental Health Counseling
Bethel University