Jason Wilhoit
Tucson,United States
Summary
Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor adept at individual, couples', group, and family counseling. Collaborates with integrated health care teams to deliver evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for positive patient outcomes. Seeking a dynamic new position to utilize 14+ years of counseling expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
MHC Healthcare, Inc
Tucson, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Conduct personalized counseling sessions for individuals and couples, enabling them to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
- Contributed to the development of individualized treatment strategies with an interdisciplinary group consisting of peer-support, recovery coaches, therapists, and psychiatric providers.
- Collaborated with D.C.S., police, and A.P.S. to prioritize the safety of children and vulnerable adults.
- Respond to crisis situations involving severe mental health and behavioral issues.
- Apply diverse therapeutic approaches including Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy, Existential therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT to support clients in understanding and overcoming traumatic experiences.
Therapist
COPE, Inc
Tucson, AZ
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Managed the supervision of 8-10 associate level therapists in a clinical setting.
- Applied theoretical frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Existential and Gestalt Therapies to effectively counsel diverse clients.
- Volunteered services to support staff in becoming more trauma-sensitive.
- Volunteered and provided counseling for youths at COPE's newly-established children's clinic - Thrive.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Consistently volunteered to offer timely ASAM assessments for individuals seeking immediate residential placement to combat substance abuse issues related to alcohol and drugs.
- Conducted a psycho-educational group for promoting anger management skills.
- Developed individualized treatment plans collaboratively with clients.
Counselor
The Center for Life Skills Development, Inc
Tucson, AZ
06.2010 - 03.2016
- Conducted court-ordered group therapy sessions including IOP, D.V., D.U.I., M.R.T., and healthy relationship groups.
- Orchestrated streamlined communication among team members for efficient case management.
- Delivered individual counseling services to I.H.S. tribal members in Sells, AZ and at San Xavier Clinic.
- Provided individual, group and family therapy to D.C.S. adult patients. Testified in court numerous times when subpoenaed.
Education
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tucson03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Arizona
Tucson08.1997
Skills
- Licensed Counselor in AZ - LPC 15823
- Experience providing clinical supervision to, approximately, 8-10 associate level counselors
- Adept at developing healing therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups and families
- Several years working with and being a valued member of an integrated health care team
- Extensive knowledge and expertise working with clients whom have complex behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to, complex trauma, personality disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, marital and family issues
- Several years experience improving clients' lives through an integrated therapy approach (ie Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Post Modern approaches)
Timeline
Therapist
MHC Healthcare, Inc
07.2022 - Current
Therapist
COPE, Inc
03.2016 - 06.2022
Counselor
The Center for Life Skills Development, Inc
06.2010 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Community Counseling
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Arizona
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