Dolores Burch, LLMSW
Clawson,MI
Summary
Experienced Therapist exercising competency in broad subject-matter counseling therapies, including substance abuse, grief and domestic violence. Knowledgeable in youth and adolescent development, including social, behavioral, emotional and cognitive areas. Offering expertise in developing person-centered service plans and bio-psycho-social assessments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment Specialist for Juvenile Offenders
Juvenile Assessment Center
Detroit, MI
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of low risk juvenile offenders.
- Recommended and supervised juvenile offenders in court diversion program to the completion of court mandate.
Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Therapist
New Passages Behavioral Health
Flint, MI
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Utilized [Technique] to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
Residential Case Manager/Therapist
Lutheran Child And Family Services-New Directions
Detroit, MI
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Clinical Substance Abuse Outpatient Therapist
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center-Contractual
Port Huron, MI
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Clinical Therapist
Oakland Family Services-Contractual
Walled Lake, MI
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Applied various therapeutic methods to treat patients in Residential Treatment Programs.
- Assisted youth in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
Youth and Family Therapist
Oakland County Children's Village Foundation
Pontiac, MI
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Provided counseling for adjudicated youth and their families in residential treatment program.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
School of Social Work
Wayne State UniversityBachelor of Science -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Strategic Planning
- Individualized education programs
- Youth and adolescent development
- Individual and family support
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Relationship development
Accomplishments
Michigan Juvenile Justice Detention Association
Child Care Worker of the Year, 2001 State of Michigan
Oakland County Children's Village
Child Care Worker of the Year, 2001 Oakland County, MI
Timeline
Assessment Specialist for Juvenile Offenders
Juvenile Assessment Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Therapist
New Passages Behavioral Health
01.2010 - 01.2011
Residential Case Manager/Therapist
Lutheran Child And Family Services-New Directions
01.2007 - 01.2009
Clinical Substance Abuse Outpatient Therapist
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center-Contractual
01.2006 - 01.2007
Clinical Therapist
Oakland Family Services-Contractual
01.2005 - 01.2006
Youth and Family Therapist
Oakland County Children's Village Foundation
01.1995 - 01.2003
Master of Arts - Social Work
School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Michigan University
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