EMILY CAPPELLA
Dunmore
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Associate Professional Counselor skilled in delivering outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Specializes in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention while ensuring ethical standards and documentation compliance. Recognized for enhancing team performance and maintaining regulatory compliance to elevate quality of care. Anticipated licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in June 2026.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist / Behavioral Health Technician
The Aaron Center
Scranton
10.2022 - Current
- Manage a full-time outpatient caseload, providing individual, family, and group therapy to clients ages 4+
- Conducted intake assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and risk assessments to inform treatment planning
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment, safety, wellness, and crisis plans to meet clinical and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within EMR systems, ensuring adherence to payer and audit requirements
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and enhance client outcomes
- Support clinical operations by reinforcing documentation expectations, promoting accountability, and contributing to consistent care delivery
- Assist in client engagement and re-engagement efforts to maintain continuity of care and reduce service gaps
Administrative Assistant
Foundations Christian Counseling Center
Clarks Summit
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Coordinated scheduling and client communication, upholding confidentiality standards and HIPAA compliance
- Assisted clinical staff and leadership with administrative and operational tasks to enhance workflow efficiency
- Managed scheduling for client appointments and staff meetings.
- Coordinated communication between clients and counselors effectively.
- Maintained confidential client records and documentation securely.
Youth Counselor
Word of Life Fellowship
Schroon Lake
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Mentored adolescents in structured therapeutic environments to foster personal growth and resilience
- Facilitated emotional and behavioral development through targeted engagement and counseling
- Facilitated engaging activities for youth to promote personal growth and teamwork.
- Supported emotional well-being through active listening and counseling techniques.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on character development and leadership skills.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA08-2022
Skills
- Behavioral health services
- Treatment Planning
- Risk assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- EMR
- Client Engagement
- Client Retention
- Resource Coordination
- Workflow improvement
- Team Training
- Team Collaboration
- Peer Supervision
- Resource Coordination
Certification
- Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Pennsylvania, 02/01/26
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Pennsylvania, Pending, 06/01/26
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist / Behavioral Health Technician
The Aaron Center
10.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Foundations Christian Counseling Center
03.2020 - 10.2022
Youth Counselor
Word of Life Fellowship
06.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Counseling
Clarks Summit University
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Clarks Summit University