Dolly Williams
Charlotte,NC
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2018 - Current
- Develop and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Facilitate active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Provide constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
Mental Health Counselor
A Caring Home & Johnny B's Group Home
Charlotte, NC
05.2011 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling.
- Conduct safety plan upon admission.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
Director of Recreation Therapy
New Hope Carolinas Treatment Center
Rockhill, SC
01.2000 - Current
- Direct organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Member of Leadership and Senior Leadership.
- Sets and implements guidelines for recreational therapy programs, ensuring safe and effective interventions.
- Manages through subordinate professionals, providing input into strategic decisions and budget development.
- Manage budget and financial planning processes.
- Recruit, train, evaluate staff.
School Counseling Intern
Orchard Park Elementary
Fort Mill, SC
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Developed guidance curriculum materials aligned with district standards.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve student outcomes.
Mental Health Counselor
Gantt Psychotherapeutic & Consultation
Charlotte, NC
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
Director of Enrichment
Elon Group Home
Charlotte, NC
04.1997 - 01.2000
- Created and implemented programs to support agency philosophy (SPIRE).
- Supervised volunteer program.
- Organized, developed, and maintained permaculture garden.
- Responsible for organizing special services, habitat, and pet therapy programs.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Cedar Springs Hospital
Charlotte, NC
01.1995 - 11.1997
- Provided weekend activities for patients ages 6-50 on PRN basis
- Co-facilitated special holiday activities
Coordinator of Recreation Therapy
Charter Pines Hospital
Charlotte, NC
06.1995 - 06.1997
- Provided and directed activities for adolescent, pre-adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatric.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised staff
- Responsible for payroll
Education
Post Certificate in School Counseling - School Counseling
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC01-2010
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
St Louis, MO01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC01-1994
Certification
- LCMHC: North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor: Licensure number 6877
- NCC: National Board for Certified Counselors: Certification number 250297
- LRT: State of North Carolina Licensed Recreation Therapist: License number 1184
- CTRS: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: Certification number 18258
- PCER: School Counseling Certification: License number 1207605
- NVCI: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention-Certified Trainer: 2006-2022
Affiliations
- Past Board Member of Recreation Therapy-University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Accomplishments
- Winston-Salem State University Alumni Achiever Award 2016
- Presenter: West Virginia Community Collaborative Training Institute: 2015 & 2016
- Presenter: Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium: 2015 & 2016
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Winston-Salem State University
08.2018 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
A Caring Home & Johnny B's Group Home
05.2011 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Orchard Park Elementary
08.2010 - 12.2010
Mental Health Counselor
Gantt Psychotherapeutic & Consultation
06.2006 - 06.2008
Director of Recreation Therapy
New Hope Carolinas Treatment Center
01.2000 - Current
Director of Enrichment
Elon Group Home
04.1997 - 01.2000
Coordinator of Recreation Therapy
Charter Pines Hospital
06.1995 - 06.1997
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Cedar Springs Hospital
01.1995 - 11.1997
Post Certificate in School Counseling - School Counseling
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Winston-Salem State University