Ellen McMillian
Telehealth Therapist
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences. Creative Outpatient Therapist offering strength-based approach to promoting client growth and healing. Licensed in North Carolina and Rhode Island with professional development in Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Passionate about helping all groups achieve wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist/Telehealth Therapist
TT&T Services
Maxton, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient health concerns and provided appropriate interventions via video or telephone calls.
NC Works
WIOA Program
Fayetteville, NC
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Sought ways to improve processes and services provided
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members
- Fostered relationships with internal personnel to cultivate optimal service levels, attrition and quality
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Counselor/Case Manager
Georgis Behavior Health
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in the community
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative impact on physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Case Manager/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
NC Department Of Public Safety
Lumberton, NC
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Fayetteville State University
06.2005
Skills
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Client Goal Planning
- Family Therapy
- Discharge Planning
- Therapeutic Services
- Therapist collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist/Telehealth Therapist
TT&T Services
01.2022 - Current
NC Works
WIOA Program
04.2019 - 01.2021
Counselor/Case Manager
Georgis Behavior Health
02.2017 - 03.2018
Case Manager/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
NC Department Of Public Safety
11.2014 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Fayetteville State University