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FREDDIE NSAPO

Knoxville,TN

Summary

I am a Mental Health Professional specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Parent Child Interaction Therapy.  I communicate well with others and strive to collaborate with all involved with my clients.  I am driven to help others overcome personal obstacles and am comfortable working in a team-based setting as well as autonomously.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor- Masters Level

Maxim Healthcare/ ROSS MCNAAB CENTER
Morristown, TN
03.2023 - Current
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained.
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
  • Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
  • Communicated with referral sources, physicians and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.

Capacity Building & Integration Specialist

Bridge Refugee Services
Knoxville, TN
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Managed new Volunteer orientation training process for more than 76 employees each year.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.

Clinical Therapist

Cross Pointe Church Of God
Cleveland, TN
05.2012 - 07.2018
  • Lead group therapy with Homeless and people without Insurance.
  • Facilitate weekly individual sessions as well as bi-weekly family therapy sessions.
  • Complete monthly treatment plans, monthly reports, and Diagnostic Functional Assessments.
  • Training families about drug and alcohol usage Mostly homeless
  • Assisted youth in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.
  • Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various parties.
  • Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.

Mental Health Practitioner

STARS MENTAL HEALTH NASHVILLE
Nashville, TN
09.2008 - 03.2012
  • Facilitate and Co-facilitate group, family, and individual client sessions.
  • Develop curriculum to assist in treatment plan and client progression.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
  • Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical And Counseling And Children And Family

PENTICOSTAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Cleveland
05.2013

Master of Science - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Criminalistics And Criminal Science

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05.2001

Skills

  • Specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Suicide risk assessments
  • Group and individual therapy provider
  • Child and Adolescent focused
  • Experience with a variety of disorders

Skills

CBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, documentation, ethical, collaborative, client centered

Timeline

Counselor- Masters Level

Maxim Healthcare/ ROSS MCNAAB CENTER
03.2023 - Current

Capacity Building & Integration Specialist

Bridge Refugee Services
08.2018 - 05.2023

Clinical Therapist

Cross Pointe Church Of God
05.2012 - 07.2018

Mental Health Practitioner

STARS MENTAL HEALTH NASHVILLE
09.2008 - 03.2012

Master of Arts - Clinical And Counseling And Children And Family

PENTICOSTAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Master of Science - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis

East Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminalistics And Criminal Science

East Tennessee State University
FREDDIE NSAPO