Kimberly Sullivan
Aitkin,MN
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional and instructor with a proven track record at Hazelden Foundation, skilled in developing tailored treatment plans and facilitating group therapy. Known for excellent communication and critical thinking, I foster strong relationships and deliver impactful results in diverse settings, enhancing client and student outcomes through innovative and compassionate approaches with care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Aitkin County Search & Rescue
Aitkin County Sherriff Department
Aitkin, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Volunteer Secretary: January 2025 - December 2025
- Volunteer in the Search for missing persons where requested within Aitkin County, from meetings to the physical ground searches oftentimes in the forest: climbing, crawling, & sinking in the bog
- Assisted with the process of finding missing persons, from meetings to actual physical ground searches.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed; working efficiently & productively as a team member, demonstrating commitment and trust.
Freelance Reporter
Aitkin Independent Age
Aitkin, MN
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Researched and wrote stories on current events and local issues; including relevant photography.
- Conducted interviews with sources; gathered information for feature stories.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content for clarity and engagement.
- Formatted my stories for publication.
Senior Clinician
MSOP: Minnesota Sex Offender Program, Maximum Security
Moose Lake, MN
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for Resistant Client and Higher Functioning Client treatment groups.
- Engaged in highly intense individual and group therapy with imprisoned convicted sex offenders.
- Strong organization and documentation skills, case management.
- Participated in training, supervision, and was a liaison with other treatment, security, and legal professionals.
EAP Counselor, Management Consultant, CISM
Ceridian Corporation ("Dayforce" Now)
Bloomington, MN
06.1998 - 12.2008
- Conducted EAP counseling with employers, employees, & family members, management consultation nationwide, crisis management (9/11 counseling), CISD (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing).
- Engaged in phone assessment, counseling, & referrals.
- Provided customer recovery services, recovering accounts of disgruntled high level account executives.
Doctoral Intern Psychologist/MH Practitioner
Hazelden Foundation (HCYF/Fellowship Club)
Center City, MN
08.2005 - 02.2008
- Conducted 100's of Integrated Psychological Assessments and Chemical Dependency Assessments (majority court-ordered) to identify diagnostic and client needs and initial plan of action/referral,
- Engaged in individual and group therapy; conducted & implemented trainings/workshops.
- Worked with diverse dual diagnosis populations with various critical and complex problem presentations.
- Engaged in career/vocational counseling.
- Piloted a successful DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) group with inpatient adolescent girls in Plymouth.
- Education of families around chemical dependency.
- Facilitated a Supervision group for Supervisors of the chemical dependency counselor's work with their patients.
- Hired on as a contract mental health practitioner upon successful completion of the doctoral internship.
Doctoral Intern Counselor
Hamline University Counseling Center
Saint Paul, MN
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Counseled college students and was a liaison with professors, parents, university departments, & the community.
- Engaged in assessment & counseling with simple situational challenges as well as therapy for the difficult ones, including schizophrenia superimposed on a law degree program.
- Provided dual diagnosis education, resources & referrals.
Mental Health Intake Coordinator & Therapist
Chrysalis, A Center for Women (Tubman Chrysalis Center)
Minneapolis, MN
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Coordinated and conducted all mental health patient intake processes, ensuring accurate collection of demographic and insurance information & verification.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, enhancing efficiency in patient flow management.
- Developed training materials for new staff on intake procedures and systems usage.
- Established strong relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate effective communication during intake processes.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, & supervised Intake employees and interns.
- Solely developed & implemented an undergraduate student Mental Health Intake Practicum Program with local university psychology department programs.
- I was one of the first 3 founders of DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) groups in the twin cities. I was one of the first to provide DBT services in Minnesota.
Literature Arts Instructor
Jane Morgan Home School
Eagan, MN
09.1995 - 05.1996
- Developed and implemented engaging course materials to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to foster critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Taught literature arts for the following grades: 5th, 7th, 9th, & 11th.
Master's Level Mental Health Intern Counselor
Family & Children's Service (no Longer Exists)
Bloomington, MN
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Conducted client assessments to identify mental health needs and appropriate service options.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, enhancing communication and coping strategies.
- Documented client progress in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Counseled many diverse populations with many mental health issues for individuals, families, couples, & children.
- Group therapy for behaviorally challenged middle school adolescents.
- Supervision, documentations, liaison with professionals.
Graduate Assistant Teacher
St. Cloud State University, Community Counseling Psychology Program
Saint Cloud, MN
09.1994 - 08.1995
- Assisted professors with grading papers and with instruction of several undergraduate psychology classes including: Multicultural & Diversity Counseling, Personal Growth, Counseling Theories, Counseling Skills, & Organizational Counseling.
- Engaged in class instruction, paper grading / corrections, test grading, & grammar corrections.
- Worked within a multidisciplinarian team in an academic setting .
Education
PsyD, All But Dissertation, Non Degree - Counseling Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MNMaster of Science - Community Counseling
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology / Chemical Use & Abuse
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-1992
High School Diploma -
Red River High School
Grand Forks, ND05-1988
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude, develops good relationships quickly
- Excellent communication
- Strong leadership & teaching skills
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving & resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Active listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- analytical
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Aitkin County Search & Rescue
Aitkin County Sherriff Department
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Reporter
Aitkin Independent Age
05.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Clinician
MSOP: Minnesota Sex Offender Program, Maximum Security
06.2011 - 03.2012
Doctoral Intern Psychologist/MH Practitioner
Hazelden Foundation (HCYF/Fellowship Club)
08.2005 - 02.2008
Doctoral Intern Counselor
Hamline University Counseling Center
09.2000 - 05.2001
EAP Counselor, Management Consultant, CISM
Ceridian Corporation ("Dayforce" Now)
06.1998 - 12.2008
Mental Health Intake Coordinator & Therapist
Chrysalis, A Center for Women (Tubman Chrysalis Center)
06.1996 - 06.1998
Literature Arts Instructor
Jane Morgan Home School
09.1995 - 05.1996
Master's Level Mental Health Intern Counselor
Family & Children's Service (no Longer Exists)
08.1995 - 05.1996
Graduate Assistant Teacher
St. Cloud State University, Community Counseling Psychology Program
09.1994 - 08.1995
PsyD, All But Dissertation, Non Degree - Counseling Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Master of Science - Community Counseling
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology / Chemical Use & Abuse
University of North Dakota
High School Diploma -
Red River High School