Jeffery Stephens
Cape Girardeau,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at New Season - Colonial Management Group, skilled in therapy techniques and client advocacy. Proven ability to develop personalized treatment plans and enhance client outcomes through strong communication and organized documentation practices. Committed to promoting and delivering exceptional client-centered care through both direct contact and counselor supervision.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
New Season - Colonial Management Group
Cape Girardeau, MO
07.2015 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies through active listening and empathetic engagement through individual and group counseling.
- Aided in assessment processes to identify client needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients' mental health needs.
- Generated and maintained documentation and assessments as outlined by the company, ASAM, and state and federal regulations.
Co-Occurring Specialist
Community Counseling Center
Cape Girardeau, MO
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided individual counseling services to clients who had substance use problems in addition to mental health diagnosis.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote mental wellness and community support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery, crisis intervention, and client outcomes.
- Provided client advocacy as a team member of a treatment court program.
- Maintained accurate documentation to track client progress and to identify needs.
Visual Merchandising Manager
Macys Department Store
Cape Girardeau, MO
10.1991 - 02.2015
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align visual displays with promotional campaigns, driving sales and customer interest.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in visual merchandising techniques and store presentation standards through in-store trainings and team meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Education Specialist
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2024
Master of Arts - Counseling
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2023
Master of Science - Mass Communications
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-1989
Skills
- Therapy techniques
- Mental health support
- HIPAA
- Verbal and written communication
- Organized
- Self-motivated
Certification
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
CRADC - Certified Reciprocal Alcohol & Drug Counselor
MARS - Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist
Timeline
Co-Occurring Specialist
Community Counseling Center
05.2023 - 10.2024
Counselor
New Season - Colonial Management Group
07.2015 - Current
Visual Merchandising Manager
Macys Department Store
10.1991 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling Education Specialist
Southeast Missouri State University
Master of Arts - Counseling
Southeast Missouri State University
Master of Science - Mass Communications
Southeast Missouri State University