Dori Lyon
Seaside,Select County
Summary
Passionate mental health counselor with several years of comprehensive experience delivering inpatient and outpatient services for optimum treatment. Well-rounded and respectful professional possessing critical understanding of complex, personalized diagnoses and treatment roadmaps. Familiar with community based education programs and initiatives to improve situational understanding and overall patient health.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Clastsop Behavioral Health
Warrenton , OR
11/25/22 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Mental Health Counselor
Mid Columbia Center for Living
Hood River, OR
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided case management services including linking clients to necessary social services or community supports.
- Offered referrals to community resources that could assist clients in meeting their needs.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Conducted outreach activities within the community to promote awareness about mental health issues.
Mental Health Counselor
Cedar Hills Hospital
Beaverton , OR
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Led workshops focused on developing healthy coping strategies for managing stress.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Created educational materials about mental health topics for distribution at local events.
Counselor
Private Practice
Portland, OR
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
12.2005 - 03.2016
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
George Fox University
Newberg, OR12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-1994
High School Diploma -
Tempe High School
Tempe, AZ06-1987
Skills
- Family therapy background
- Dual diagnosis expertise
- Intake Screening
- Family therapy aptitude
- PTSD group specialist
- Outreach programming specialist
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Community resources specialist
- Therapeutic expertise
- Client goal planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Suicide risk assessments
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Safety and risk assessments
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Mid Columbia Center for Living
07.2021 - 11.2022
Mental Health Counselor
Cedar Hills Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2020
Counselor
Private Practice
01.2010 - 01.2020
Providence Portland Medical Center
12.2005 - 03.2016
Mental Health Counselor
Clastsop Behavioral Health
11/25/22 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling
George Fox University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Tempe High School