I am a dedicated Mental Health Clinician and Certified School Counselor, holding credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and K-12 Type C provider. I am deeply passionate about delivering behavioral health services and committed to making a positive impact in my community.
- Conduct clinical intake assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate treatment plans. Upkeep of clinical chart notes.
- Manage a diverse clinical caseload across the age range, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services to clients.
- Supervise and mentor pre-credentialed counseling staff, providing guidance and support for professional development.
- Facilitate community outreach initiatives to promote mental health resources and increase community engagement.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and optimize client outcomes.
- Instructed undergraduate courses in Psychology 100, 210, 150, and 151, fostering critical thinking and engagement through interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, assessments, and supplementary resources, tailored to enhance student understanding and academic performance.
- Provided academic support and mentorship to students, facilitating a positive learning environment and encouraging exploration of psychological concepts and their real-world applications.
o Creation and Implementation of district wide Threat Assessment Team, including documentation and research.
o Implementation of school-wide mentoring program. This multi year program has seen a decrease in bullying/fighting, and an increase in School Connectedness and Climate.
o Implementation of comprehensive substance education.
o Individual and small group work.
o Classroom guidance lessons on friendship, boundaries, mental health, health, and substances.
o Crisis management.
o Supervision of building wide testing, such as MAPS, and state assessments.
o Utilization of Power School for scheduling and notation.
o Supervision of 5 substance abuse, mental health, and front desk staff.
o Grant reporting for the Center’s primary mental health state grant.
o Served on search-and-screen for permanent director of the center.
o Participated on the Providence Health advisory board as PVCC liaison.
o Provided individual, family, group, and couple’s therapy for all age-ranges.
o Worked actively with minor clients’ families to best meet therapeutic need and assure safety.
o Served after hours crisis on-call for the Valdez area.
o Provided case management for clients as needed.
o Creation and implementation of the “Go Girl Go” running program.
o Successful grant writing and reporting, including United Way, and Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
o Responsible for case management, medication management, and consultation services.
o Provided in-services on teen depression, suicide intervention/prevention, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and others throughout the community.
o Served on search-and-screen for new mental health clinicians.
Biopsychosocial assessments
Intervention planning
Crisis Response
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
LPC, State of Alaska, 663
LPC Supervisor, State of Alaska, 663
NCC, National Board of Certified Counselors, 815752
K-12 School Counseling, State of Alaska
LPC, State of Alaska, 663