Kimberly Culley
Pearl,MS
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents, and adults.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Psycamore Psychiatric Programs, LLC
Flowood, MS
03.2022 - Current
- Provided individual therapy sessions to clients, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on specific topics such as anxiety management, stress reduction, and interpersonal skills development
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Assessed crisis promptly and implemented appropriate interventions to ensure clients' safety
- Implemented trauma-informed care practices when working with clients who have experienced significant life events or traumas.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists in medication management for clients requiring pharmacological intervention, alongside therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises or suicidal ideations.
- Created an environment that fostered trust and respect between therapist and client through the use of active listening techniques.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
Outpatient Clinic Therapist, LPC, CMHT
Canopy Children's Solutions
Jackson, MS
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
- Conducted Individual and family therapy in person and virtually with clients between the ages (5-21)
- Documented results of therapeutic sessions
- Completed client discharge summaries
- Provided clients with recommendations for community resources
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate levels of response and intervention
- Managed a caseload of 30-40 outpatient clients
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients the necessary medications
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels
Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist, LPC, CMHT
Catholic Charities, Inc
Jackson, MS
05.2009 - 09.2018
- Completed initial intake assessments for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Therapeutic Foster Care Program for new youth arrivals between the ages of (11-17)
- Provide an initial diagnosis for newly arriving youth
- Managed a caseload of 8-10 youth with serious emotional disturbances, mental illnesses, behavior issues, traumatic histories, and dual diagnosis
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy sessions for therapeutic foster care youth in foster homes and group homes
- Responsible for charting youth's progress
- Peer-reviewed clinical files
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with the treatment team
- Competence in providing therapeutic services for youth from various countries
- Facilitated various case management duties as needed
- Planned and participated in activities for youth to promote socialization
- Assisted with 24-hour on-call crisis rotations
Mental Health Therapist/ School Based
Region 8 Mental Health Services
Brandon, MS
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Completed intake assessments
- Provided individual, family, and group sessions with adolescents and adults in office, school, and home settings
- Responsible for charting clients' progress
- Worked directly with nursing, psychiatry, and case managers to assist the client with outpatient treatment
- Participated in treatment team meetings to discuss the client's progress
- Assisted with the Day Treatment and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program
- Assisted with 24-hour on-call crisis rotation
- Reviewed clinical files for accuracy
Clinical Therapist, Intern
St. Dominic Behavioral Health Services
Jackson, MS
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments for new inpatient arrivals
- Responsible for maintaining a patient caseload
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy for inpatient hospitalized adults with psychiatric diagnoses
- Responsible for charting patient progress
- Participated in treatment team meetings
- Responsible for researching and making referrals for outpatient services post-discharge
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS12-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2001
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, MS05-1999
Skills
- Group Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Management
- Case Management
- Behavioral Therapy
- Case documentation
- Psychosocial assessment
- Diagnosing mental health disorders
- Clinical interventions
- Treatment planning
- Mental health evaluations
- Discharge Planning
- Excellent multitasking and organizational skills
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Clinical reviews
- Crisis Intervention
- Experience in counseling clients from various countries
- Excellent communication skills
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Hospital Experience
- Crisis intervention
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Presentation Skills
- Tutoring
- Behavioral Health
- PTSD Care
- Meeting Facilitation
- Intake Experience
- Crisis Management
- Trauma response
- Mental health counseling
- Research
- Social Work
- Child & Family Counseling
Certification
- LPC
- CPR Certification
- Counseling Certification
- MAB
- LPC, CMHT
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Psycamore Psychiatric Programs, LLC
03.2022 - Current
Outpatient Clinic Therapist, LPC, CMHT
Canopy Children's Solutions
10.2018 - 06.2021
Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist, LPC, CMHT
Catholic Charities, Inc
05.2009 - 09.2018
Mental Health Therapist/ School Based
Region 8 Mental Health Services
03.2007 - 05.2009
Clinical Therapist, Intern
St. Dominic Behavioral Health Services
01.2005 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Tougaloo College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Alcorn State University
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
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