Open To Work
LANDY SEARS
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Mental health specialist with expertise in crisis intervention and risk assessment gained at Rimrock Foundation. Proven ability to collaborate with law enforcement to enhance safety during critical incidents. Exceptional communication and empathetic counseling skills contribute to successful outcomes and expert testimony in federal cases.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Responder with the Billings Mobile Crisis Team
Rimrock Foundation
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with law enforcement officers to respond to 911 calls involving individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
- Conducted on-scene risk assessments, provided crisis intervention, and utilized de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
Contract Expert Witness
Federal Defenders of Montana
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided professional testimony in Federal cases involving mental health and addiction, offering specialized expertise to support judicial decision-making.
Inpatient, Drug Court Outpatient, Enhanced Residential Counselor
Rimrock Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients in residential treatment, addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health needs.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Montana State University-Billings
Montana State University-Billings12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Related Services
Montana State University-Billings
Billings12-2010
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- risk assessment
- de-escalation techniques
- crisis intervention
- regulatory compliance
- effective communication
- team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Verbal communication
- problem solving
- counseling strategies
- Individual and group therapy
- Case management
- Trauma-informed care
- Motivational interviewing
- Cultural sensitivity
- Advocacy and expert testimony
- Report preparation
- Professional communication
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteTimeline
Co-Responder with the Billings Mobile Crisis Team
Rimrock Foundation
01.2022 - 01.2025
Contract Expert Witness
Federal Defenders of Montana
01.2020 - 01.2025
Inpatient, Drug Court Outpatient, Enhanced Residential Counselor
Rimrock Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Montana State University-Billings
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation And Related Services
Montana State University-Billings
Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), 13859, Montana, Active, 05/01/15
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), 1415, Montana, Active, 01/01/13
- Florida licensure by endorsement-in progress