Kyle Turner
San Diego,CA
Summary
Licensed behavioral health professional with 7 years of specialized experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and over 20 years of progressive leadership in clinical supervision and healthcare program management within complex medical and behavioral health systems. California Associate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (ALPCC) and CADC-II–certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor, experienced in delivering and supervising individual and group counseling, leading multidisciplinary teams, and managing high-acuity treatment and training programs. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise senior leadership on clinical quality, workforce development, and behavioral health service delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Navy Drug and Alcohol Counseling School Instructor
US Navy
06.2025 - Current
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert and senior instructor providing advanced instruction in substance use disorder counseling, including assessment, treatment planning, ethics, confidentiality, relapse prevention, and evidence-based counseling modalities.
- Functioned as an independent practitioner delivering and supervising individual and group counseling facilitation, modeling therapeutic communication, motivational interviewing, and group process management consistent with federal behavioral health standards.
- Acted as Program Manager and Supervisory LCPO with full responsibility for planning, directing, and evaluating a complex training program; exercised supervisory authority over 6 personnel (4 military instructors/counselors and 2 civilian staff).
- Provided clinical supervision, consultation, and competency evaluation of counseling students, including review of counseling techniques, documentation standards, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct.
- Ensured program compliance with DoD, federal, and professional counseling requirements, implementing quality assurance processes to maintain instructional effectiveness and clinical integrity.
- Advised senior leadership on behavioral health training outcomes, workforce readiness, and substance-use prevention strategies, contributing to program improvements and policy-level decisions.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counselor
US Navy
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Functioned as a fully independent Substance Use Disorder Counselor providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis support, treatment planning, and delivery of evidence-based individual and group psychotherapy for high-risk patients in residential and intensive outpatient settings.
- Served as Program Manager and Supervisory LCPO for a complex, multidisciplinary behavioral health program, exercising supervisory authority over 42 personnel (24 military clinicians and 18 civilian staff), including work assignment, performance evaluation, mentorship, and corrective action.
- Directed clinical operations and treatment delivery across multiple levels of care, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, VA/DoD policy, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
- Provided clinical supervision, consultation, and quality assurance, reviewing documentation, monitoring treatment effectiveness, and implementing program improvements based on outcome data and identified risk trends.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and senior leadership to coordinate continuity of care, manage high-risk cases, and develop risk-mitigation and recovery-oriented treatment strategies.
- Advised executive leadership on program performance, staffing models, and substance-use trends, contributing to policy decisions, resource allocation, and system-wide improvements in behavioral health service delivery.
Substance Abuse Counselor
US Navy
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Served as the sole Substance Use Disorder Counselor for a deployed aircraft carrier with a population exceeding 5,000 Sailors, delivering comprehensive substance abuse assessment, counseling, and prevention services in a high-risk operational environment.
- Functioned as an independent practitioner providing individual and group counseling, utilizing evidence-based interventions including motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, brief interventions, and psychoeducation.
- Worked in direct collaboration with a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) to support clinical decision-making, treatment planning, risk assessment, and continuity of care, including coordination of referrals and follow-up services.
- Managed population-level substance abuse prevention and early-intervention efforts, advising command leadership on trends, risk factors, and mitigation strategies impacting operational readiness.
- Maintained responsibility for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and ethical practice in accordance with federal regulations and Department of Defense behavioral health policy.
- Operated with significant autonomy while balancing clinical care delivery, consultation, and advisory responsibilities in a resource-limited, austere environment.
Clinic Operations Manager
US Navy
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Served as Program Manager and senior clinical operations lead for a multidisciplinary healthcare program delivering substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and clinical services to military and civilian populations.
- Exercised full supervisory authority over 22 staff members, managing personnel actions, staffing models, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Directed clinic and program operations, ensuring continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and effective integration of clinical and administrative functions.
- Managed program resources and budgeting functions, overseeing allocation of personnel, supplies, and operational funding to support treatment delivery and readiness.
- Provided individual and group substance abuse counseling, utilizing evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation.
- Advised senior leadership on program performance, staffing requirements, and behavioral health trends, contributing to strategic planning and service optimization.
U.S. Navy - Leadership and Operational Experience
US Navy
09.2005 - 02.2017
- Progressively responsible roles in behavioral health services, substance abuse prevention, clinical support, and organizational leadership across operational, clinical, and training environments.
- Experience supporting large, diverse populations in high-stress and mission-critical settings, including deployed and austere environments.
- Demonstrated leadership in team supervision, program support, policy implementation, and operational readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Clinical Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Addictions
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN08-2020
Skills
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counseling
- Individual & Group Counseling Facilitation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention & Recovery-Oriented Care
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
- Ethical Practice & Confidentiality (HIPAA / 42 CFR Part 2)
- Program Management & Service Delivery Oversight
- Clinical Supervision & Staff Development
- Performance Evaluation & Mentorship
- Workforce Planning & Staffing Models
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Clinical & Counseling Expertise
Program Leadership & Supervision
- Policy Implementation & Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Clinic Operations Management
- Resource Allocation & Budget Oversight
- Scheduling & Workload Management
- Program Evaluation & Outcome Monitoring
- Documentation Standards & Clinical Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Advisement
- Curriculum Development & Instruction
- Adult Learning & Facilitation
- Group Process Management
- Counseling Skills Evaluation & Feedback
- Workforce Training & Professional Development
Healthcare Operations & Administration
Training & Education
Certification
California Associate Licensed Professional Counselor
CADC-II
Timeline
Navy Drug and Alcohol Counseling School Instructor
US Navy
06.2025 - Current
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counselor
US Navy
06.2022 - 06.2025
Substance Abuse Counselor
US Navy
10.2019 - 06.2022
Clinic Operations Manager
US Navy
02.2017 - 10.2019
U.S. Navy - Leadership and Operational Experience
US Navy
09.2005 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Mental Health Clinical Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Addictions
Purdue Global University