Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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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, NC
01-2010

Master of Arts - Counseling

Webster University
St Louis, MO
01-2006

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-salem, NC
01-1994

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
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