Emily Gillon
EyesOpenIowa
Altoona,IA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Experienced training and organizational development leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Skilled at applying clinical expertise across health promotion technical trainings and adult learning spaces.
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
7 Months- Conducted initial assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote coping strategies and resilience.
- Delivered therapeutic interventions to support client mental health and emotional well-being.
- Documented client progress accurately in electronic health records systems for tracking purposes.
Director of Training
10 Years 7 Months- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to assess training needs and align objectives with organizational goals.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to enhance staff development and engagement.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms and performance assessments.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Negotiated contracts with external providers, securing high-quality services at competitive rates for the organization.
Community Health Educator
2 Years 8 Months- Developed and implemented community health education programs tailored to diverse populations.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for community members on preventive health practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance outreach effectiveness and resource availability.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify health education gaps within the community.
Clinical Therapy Intern
9 Months- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Virtual training
E-learning strategies
Organizational development
Curriculum design
Adult learning theory
CBT techniques
Empathy training
Therapeutic group interventions
Clinical assessment techniques
Certification
- tLMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Prism Therapy Solutions LLC
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Therapy Intern
Children and Families of Iowa
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Director of Training
EyesOpenIowa
01.2016 - CurrentRead More
Community Health Educator
YSS
05.2013 - 01.2016Read More
Drake University
Master of Science from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Central College
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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