Kelly Williams
Farmington,USA
Summary
Counselor in Training who creates a nurturing therapeutic relationship with clients of all ages and diversity. Focuses on open communication that leads to personal insight of clients and counselor. Utilizes evidence based strategies for diverse client needs. Aspires to enhance skills by expanding knowledge and experience with various modalities and counseling styles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor in Training
T-K Ranch and Rocky Creek Youth Ranch
Farmington, MO, USA
05.2026 - Current
- Provide individual therapy, under supervision, using evidenced based approaches, including Person Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Assist licensed counselors in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitate equine assisted group therapy sessions under supervision, promoting client engagement, peer support, and positive human-equine interactions.
- Maintain detailed and confidential records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Provide crisis intervention to youth clients experiencing acute distress.
Counseling Intern
T-K Ranch
Farmington, MO, USA
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Assisted licensed counselors in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated equine assisted group therapy sessions under supervision, promoting client engagement, peer support, and positive human-equine interactions.
- Maintained records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
Claims Analyst II
Centene Corporation
Farmington, MO, USA
07.2018 - Current
- Review and ensure appropriate processing of Medicaid/Medicare insurance claims received in Special Projects.
- Identify incorrect processing of claims and initiate review, as necessary.
- Provide support and load balance for Special Projects group.
Adjunct Teacher
Mineral Area Community College
Park Hills, MO, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Create relevant and meaningful course content.
- Utilize digital tools and platforms to enhance learning.
- Provide ongoing feedback to students.
- Deliver targeted teaching strategies for various styles of learning.
Facilitator
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health
Farmington, MO, USA
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Facilitated inpatient/outpatient group education and group process classes for clients who misuse substances.
- Maintained an active and engaging environment focused on the support and safety of the clients.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled; Farmington R-7 School District; Central R-3 School District
Farmington, MO, USA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Assumed classroom environment by utilizing provided instructions during the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Provided classroom instruction across various grade levels, including regular and special education classes.
- Communicated achievements and concerns with the primary classroom teacher.
- Supervised lunch time and recess activities.
New Launch Coordinator
SRG Global
Farmington, MO, USA
05.2002 - 07.2017
- Assisted in creating and writing work instructions ensuring the quality of product manufacturing.
- Coordinated with domestic and foreign material suppliers to support product production.
- Performed quality control inspections on in-house manufactured, and third party received products.
- Created packaging suitable for product distribution.
- Distributed finished products to domestic and foreign customers.
Office Manager
Ozark Recovery
Farmington, MO, USA
08.1990 - 10.2002
- Maintained daily administrative operations of the office.
- Managed scheduling and transportation.
- Communicated with the parent company about project developments.
- Managed third party vendor relations.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, K-12
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO12-2017
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO05-2015
Skills
- Active-Listening
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Resilience
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Group dynamics
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude
- Member - American Counseling Association
- Member - Association for Specialists in Group Work
Certification
National Board for Certified Counselors
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Counselor in Training
T-K Ranch and Rocky Creek Youth Ranch
05.2026 - Current
Adjunct Teacher
Mineral Area Community College
08.2025 - Current
Counseling Intern
T-K Ranch
08.2024 - 05.2026
Claims Analyst II
Centene Corporation
07.2018 - Current
Facilitator
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health
05.2018 - 07.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled; Farmington R-7 School District; Central R-3 School District
01.2018 - 08.2018
New Launch Coordinator
SRG Global
05.2002 - 07.2017
Office Manager
Ozark Recovery
08.1990 - 10.2002
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Central Methodist University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, K-12
Central Methodist University
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Mineral Area College