Felecia A. Berry
West Bloomfield,MI
Summary
Caring Behavioral Therapist with experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Henry Ford Health Systems – Open Arms
Madison Heights, MI
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitate group therapy for women impacted by rape, domestic violence, and sexual abuse
- Played an integral role in transitioning Open Arms program from Grief and Loss to Victims of Criminal Acts
- Orchestrated and implement community partner collaboration by participating in community resource fairs
- Participated in community marches on behalf of crime victims
- Provide supervision for student interns
- Individual therapy
- Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Evidence Based Model
- Facilitate grief and loss support group for victims of criminal acts
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Adolescent Childhood Experience (ACE)Assessment
- Beck Depression Inventory
- Document interventions in progress notes
- Implementation of marketing program materials (table cloth, outerwear)
- Develop support group curriculums
- Community education/Presentations relevant to sexual assault/traumatic loss/domestic violence
- Participate in community events addressing victims of sexual assault
- Develop presentations for conferences, workshops and seminars
- Develop community collaboration and resources relevant to program
- Student Internship Supervision
- Interface with local agencies to form a multi-system collaboration
- Facilitate monthly Crime Stoppers Meetings
- Attend continuing education workshops/conferences relevant to my field
- Henry Ford Emergency Department crime victim advocate
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and coping strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance patient engagement and recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through client feedback and outcome tracking methodologies.
- Advocated for clients' needs within healthcare systems to ensure access to resources.
- Led training workshops focused on trauma-informed care techniques for staff development.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to assess and address individual needs.
- Implemented preventative measures through early identification of potential risk factors or barriers to successful treatment outcomes.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, promoting long-term mental health stability and resilience.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic counseling services that were tailored to each individual''s unique experiences and goals.
- Spearheaded outreach initiatives aimed at connecting underserved populations with mental health services and resources.
- Supervised interns and clinical trainees, offering guidance and feedback aimed at enhancing their skills as future practitioners within the field of mental health services.
- Advocated for client access to necessary resources within the community or healthcare system as needed to promote overall wellbeing.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
Core Learning Inc
09.2019 - Current
- Develop presentation title, topic, objectives, and narratives
- Develop power point presentations relevant to topics
- Develop topics relevant to my area of expertise
- Distribute resources and materials relevant to topics
Continuing Education Instructor
Wayne State University School of Social Work
09.2013 - Current
- Develop presentation title, topic, objectives, and narratives
- Develop power point presentations relevant to topic
- Develop topics relevant to my area of expertise
- Distribute take-home materials relevant to participants to reference in their practice
Therapist
St. John Providence Health Systems – Open Arms
09.2011 - 10.2024
- Empowered women through group therapy addressing trauma from rape, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Transformed Open Arms program to effectively support victims of criminal acts.
- Orchestrated and implement community partner collaboration by participating in community resource fairs
- Provide supervision for student interns
- Provide supervision for LLMSW’s
- Implemented tailored therapeutic interventions during individual sessions to support client recovery and resilience.
- Facilitate grief and loss support group for children, teens and adults
- Document interventions in progress notes
- Implementation of marketing program materials (table cloth, outerwear)
- Developed structured curriculums for support groups, focusing on key topics and participant needs.
- Achieved increased community engagement through educational presentations on sexual assault, traumatic loss, and domestic violence. Enhanced awareness and understanding of critical issues, resulting in improved support networks for affected individuals. Fostered partnerships with organizations to amplify outreach efforts.
- Participate in community events addressing victims of sexual assault
- Developed comprehensive presentation materials tailored for diverse audiences at conferences, workshops, and seminars.
- Develop community collaboration and resources relevant to program
- Student Internship Supervision
- Interface with local agencies to form a multi-system collaboration
- Facilitate monthly Crime Stoppers Meetings
- Attend monthly Northeastern District Community Police Meeting
- Trainer for the Mayor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect
- Attend continuing education workshops/conferences relevant to my field
- St John Moross Emergency Department Human Trafficking Task Force Member
Education Specialist
Training and Treatment Innovations
11.2010 - 03.2011
- Community Outreach to establish relationships for resource and referrals
- Education and Training on substance abuse and mental illness
- Peer Education and Training for individuals in recovery of their addictions
- Staff Education and Training to enhance clinical skills
- Program Recruitment
- Established relationships with community leaders
- Peer Education and Supervision
Clinician
The Children’s Center of Wayne County
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Counseled individuals, families and groups impact by sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence
- Completed Psychosocial Assessments
- Document progress notes
- Case management
- Completed Individual Treatment Plans
- Report suspected child abuse and neglect
- Assess for suicidal and homicidal behaviors
- Case Consultations with the psychiatrist
- Utilization of the electronic filing system
Psychiatric Social Worker – Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department
Wayne State University Psychiatric Group
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Assessed children and teens for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization
- Completed psychosocials
- Collaborated with psychiatric hospitals during the inpatient process
- Case consultation with psychiatrist for treatment outcomes
- Utilization of electronic filing system
- Outpatient referrals
Clinician – Life Choices Program
Neighborhood Services Organization
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Counsel individuals, families and groups with disabilities
- Facilitated support group for women impacted by sexual abuse and physical abuse
- Staff presentations and In-Service trainings
- Developed training materials
- Hospital screenings (Emergency/Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization)
- Utilization of electronic filing system
VOCA -Therapist
The Children’s Center, Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI
02.2000 - 06.2008
- Counseled Individuals-Families-Groups impacted by Trauma/Grief and Loss
- Education on the grieving phases of the grieving process
- Facilitated trainings in the community
- Training and Education –Staff In-Service
- Court Advocacy/Education
- Presenter - National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
- Assessed training needs for target populations
- Participated in program utilization reviews
- Counseled individuals, families and groups impacted by sexual abuse and domestic violence
- Completed Psychosocial
- Completed Person Centered Planning
- Completed Individual Treatment Plans
- Completed Level of Care
- Utilization of electronic filing system
- Supervised student interns
Director of Children’s Services
Women’s Justice Center/My Sister’s Place
07.1999 - 02.2000
- Facilitated support group for women impacted by domestic violence and sexual abuse
- Provided individual therapy for women impacted domestic violence and sexual abuse
- Developed program curriculum for summer youth program
- Engaged children in cultural field trips
- Developed an after-school tutorial program
- Participated in grant writing process
- Community presentations and education
- Established relationship with media and community
- Supervised student intern
Assistant In-Home Respite Coordinator
Alzheimer’s Association
10.1996 - 05.1998
- Provided respite for families throughout the tri-county area
- Supervised volunteers providing respite services to families
- Interviewed and screened job candidates
- Assisted training and education department
- Responsible for payroll, evaluations, and hiring of volunteers
- Screened families requesting services at intake
- Matched volunteers with families seeking services
- Trained respite volunteers
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-1999
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI05-1998
Skills
- Planning/Facilitating Special Events and Programs
- Participate in community marches on behalf of crime victims
- Manage resource table on behalf of program at resource fairs
- Developed community partners collaboration for program
- Helped orchestrate program transition from grief and loss to victims of criminal acts
- Assisted in providing transportation on behalf of crime victims to home states
- Development of Power Point Presentations
- Community Outreach and Education
- Human Trafficking Task Force Member: St John Moross Hospital
- Community Presenter/Trainer
- Working knowledge of computers and social media
- Curriculum Development
- Represent Program at Community Events throughout the Tri-County Area
- Program Recruitment
- Initiate Community Collaborations
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Group counseling
- Problem-solving abilities
- HIPAA compliance
Affiliations
Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated - Fall 2023
Certification
- Certified Social Worker June 19, 2002
- Membership-Delta Sigma Theta December 2, 2023
- Founder: Project Purple Light, Shedding Light on Domestic Violence One Purple Light at A Time August 2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Travel
Culinary and Food
Outdoor Adventure
Expertise
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence/ Trauma /Human Trafficking
Knowledge
26 years of experience Counseling/Training and Education
Populations
Individuals / Families / Group/Community/Schools
Supervision
Student Interns/ LLMSW
Continuing Education Instructor
Wayne State University School of Social Work
Timeline
Therapist
Henry Ford Health Systems – Open Arms
10.2024 - Current
Core Learning Inc
09.2019 - Current
Continuing Education Instructor
Wayne State University School of Social Work
09.2013 - Current
Therapist
St. John Providence Health Systems – Open Arms
09.2011 - 10.2024
Education Specialist
Training and Treatment Innovations
11.2010 - 03.2011
Clinician
The Children’s Center of Wayne County
05.2010 - 12.2010
Psychiatric Social Worker – Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department
Wayne State University Psychiatric Group
06.2009 - 01.2010
Clinician – Life Choices Program
Neighborhood Services Organization
10.2008 - 05.2009
VOCA -Therapist
The Children’s Center, Detroit, MI
02.2000 - 06.2008
Director of Children’s Services
Women’s Justice Center/My Sister’s Place
07.1999 - 02.2000
Assistant In-Home Respite Coordinator
Alzheimer’s Association
10.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
Marygrove College
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Wayne State University