DEBBIE ZEIGLER, LPC
Newtown,PA
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with a comprehensive counseling background, adept at working with diverse client populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Advisor
Bucks County Community College
07.2020 - Current
- Advise a caseload of 350+ current students per semester on classes, career, and transfer
- Act as a liaison between the STEM department and the Advising staff
- Responsibilities continue from Educational Planning Advisor position, excluding preparation and implementation of New Student Orientation.
Educational Planning Advisor
Bucks County Community College
09.2013 - 07.2020
- Provide academic advisement for students at various stages of their academic journey
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to serve as a resource and maintain knowledge of program requirements
- Work closely with faculty and staff spanning all Academic and Student Affairs departments to serve as a resource and to maintain knowledge of program requirements, remain knowledgeable of transfer requirements and support completion of education plans, and refer students to support services as necessary
- Participated in the development, implementation, review, presentation, and revision of New Student Orientation.
Crisis Worker
Lenape Valley Foundation
06.2012 - 03.2018
- Provided triage, support, crisis counseling, information, and referrals for community members
- Conducted face-to-face level of care assessments and facilitated connections to appropriate care
- Processed applications for involuntary commitment and arranged emergency psychiatric evaluations.
Mobile Therapist
Foundations Behavioral Health
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Provided therapy to children and adolescents within the Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) program
- Created treatment plans, as needed.
Counselor
Bucks County Community College
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention
- Offered information and advice to enrolled and prospective students regarding academic programs and transfer planning
- Engaged in career exploration and goal setting for students and alumni.
Education
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology - Concentration in Student Affairs
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
Elon University
Skills
- Mental Health Assessments
- Problem Solving
- Independent Worker
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications
- Crisis Intervention
- Quick to learn new technologies
Leadership Experience
- Co-Advise Open Door Club
- Received the 2019 Administrative Special Recognition Award
- National Certified Counselor
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Former Division 1 Athlete and team captain
Communication
- Attended NASPA Region 2 Conference in 2014, 2015, and 2019.
- Taught College Success Seminar course and provide classroom presentations on the transfer planning process.
- Represents the Advising and Transfer Center at college functions for prospective and new students.
- Recognizing Child Abuse and Mandated Reporter Training completed bi-annually since 2012.
- Served on various committees including AADE (2016-2017), EIOA (2017-2019), Academic Performance (2019-2021) Academic Affairs, 2021-Present).
Timeline
Professional Advisor
Bucks County Community College
07.2020 - Current
Educational Planning Advisor
Bucks County Community College
09.2013 - 07.2020
Counselor
Bucks County Community College
10.2012 - 09.2013
Crisis Worker
Lenape Valley Foundation
06.2012 - 03.2018
Mobile Therapist
Foundations Behavioral Health
02.2012 - 04.2015
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology - Concentration in Student Affairs
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
Elon University