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Janice Gillen

Hampden

Summary

University of Maine Counseling Center- Master’s level practicum student 2004-2005

Wings for Children and Families 2003-2004

Eastern Maine AIDS Network 2002-2003

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinician

Higher Ground Services
01.2015 - Current

Conducts outpatient mental health therapy sessions for individual, couples, and families.


Administers Vineland Assessments.


Provides mental health diagnostic evaluations, including those for DHHS and court mandated clients


Provides dual diagnosis treatment


Initiated and led a treatment group focused on women supporting women.


Upholds all state and federal paperwork compliance requirements.

Counselor

Husson University
11.2020 - 06.2025


Provided brief counseling to students, in either group or individual treatment to facilitate understanding of personal or interactive issues and to develop realistic action plans


Assessed the needs of eligible clients as they present and determined the best course of care


Provided crisis intervention to the Husson community


Provided consultation to staff and others regarding the mental health needs of students.


Provided trainings and workshops to various campus groups


Taught skill building and stress management to HE111 classes

Referred clients who exceed the scope of service of campus counseling and wellness services to appropriate disposition in the community


Provided mental health outreach activities to the campus as a whole.

Clinical Psychotherapist

Bangor Counseling Center
10.2008 - 01.2015

Provided outpatient mental health therapy to individuals, couples and families


Assessed, diagnosed, and treated mental health disorders for both adults and children


Developed and implemented treatment plans that are individual to the client


Responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation that met state requirements- including biopsychosocial evaluations and psychotherapy progress notes


Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to NASW social work ethics.

Vice President of Human Resources

MC Wireless
08.2002 - 08.2008

Directed, supervised, and managed all company employees


Managed payroll services and created employee policies


Provided customer service support and handled challenging customer interactions effectively.


Performed all levels of direct cellular services to consumers


Wrote proposals for United States government federal contracts

Activity Therapy Leader

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
03.2000 - 08.2002

Scheduled and arranged all weekend activities, holidays, and special events for Women’s residential rehab clients


Conducted activity therapy groups and programs under direction of therapist


Supervised behavior aides


Instrumental to implementing and initiating the therapeutic childcare program at the residence


Led and conducted parenting groups three times a week


Performed parenting profiles and general assessments with the AAPI’s and other similar tests

Family Connection Coordinator

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
03.2000 - 08.2002

Facilitated collaborative efforts in the community with local agencies


Participated in clinical staffing with client and administrative meetings


Hired and supervised therapeutic childcare staff


Continued duties of activity therapy leader


Coordinated with outside agencies for children’s services referrals


Served as the therapeutic childcare program supervisor


Certified as a nurturing touch program facilitator

Education

Master Of Social Work -

University of Maine
Orono, ME
05.2005

Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work -

University of Maine
Orono, ME
05.2004

Pursued Bachelor Of Science - Psychology Major

University of Georgia
Athens

Skills

    Nationally certified in TF-CBT

    Licensed in Maine as an LMSW-CC since 2008

Past Memberships

Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society- member

Golden Key Honor Society- member

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society-member

Psy Chi Psychology Honor Society- member

University of Maine School of Social Work Society- activity director

References

Provided upon request

Timeline

Counselor

Husson University
11.2020 - 06.2025

Clinician

Higher Ground Services
01.2015 - Current

Clinical Psychotherapist

Bangor Counseling Center
10.2008 - 01.2015

Vice President of Human Resources

MC Wireless
08.2002 - 08.2008

Activity Therapy Leader

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
03.2000 - 08.2002

Family Connection Coordinator

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
03.2000 - 08.2002

Master Of Social Work -

University of Maine

Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work -

University of Maine

Pursued Bachelor Of Science - Psychology Major

University of Georgia
Janice Gillen