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Leesa Jackson-Peairs MA, LPC, NCC

Morgantown,WV

Summary

A highly skilled and experienced professional with 15 years of success in clinical mental health and addiction services, management, adept at conducting individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address a variety of problem areas. Possesses the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and apply evidence-based interventions effectively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Director and Therapist

WM Counseling
03.2020 - Current
  • Providing Individual, Couples, Marriage, and group Counseling in-person and virtually
  • Family Counseling and Parent Education
  • Reviewing staff documentation and treatment plans and providing education
  • Assists with billing and verifying insurance
  • Consultation services
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Clinical Mental Health Issues

Director of Therapy Services

Highland Clarksburg Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided strategic leadership responsible for all therapy and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. Provided direction, leadership, planning, organization, and general management for aspects of patient care related to therapeutic interventions, ensuring integration of services and compliance with long-range objectives and strategies, including the provision of excellent quality services in conjunction with the CEO and senior leadership team, ensuring the fiscal well-being of the hospital.
  • Provided education and training to oncoming healthcare staff through presentations about hospital’s mental health/addiction services. Discussed importance of professional boundaries, unit-specific orientation, substance use, and mental health disorders, behavior management, documentation, and more.
  • Provided Individual, Couples, and Marriage Counseling in-person and virtually

Program Manager for Adult and Children Services

Highland Clarksburg Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for development and implementation of patient programming, collaborative coordination of patient care with the Nurse Manager; assuring adequate staffing according to predetermined guidelines; facilitating treatment team meetings daily; monitoring budgets and functioning within budgetary guidelines; interviewing, hiring, and supervising staff (therapists, case managers, etc.); training and development of staff; and maintenance of regulatory standards in a manner that assures deliverance of quality care.
  • Assisted therapy staff in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans, behavior management plans, and crisis intervention.
  • Provided Individual, Couples and Marriage Counseling in-person and virtually
  • Developed and implemented program schedules, unit rules, and treatment program content.
  • Communicated expectations of patient care to the multidisciplinary team; ensure employees adhere to policies and procedures.
  • Oversee and advised discharge planning and additional recommendations
  • Completion of various reports, documentation, periodic audits, and data collection.
  • Completed patient and family assessments and screening tools; Prepares written reports, summaries, and other necessary treatment recommendations in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team

Therapist

Highland Clarksburg hospital
12.2014 - 03.2016
  • Provided individual, group, and family therapy, evidence-based behavioral interventions, and therapeutic strategies to patients and families
  • Assisted with case management and discharge planning, completing treatment plans and reviews, and completing psychosocial assessments
  • Actively participated in treatment team meetings, serving as a liaison with outpatient resources, complete reports and make collateral contacts, and assist with training inpatient staff.

Therapist

United Summit Center
05.2012 - 11.2014

Teacher/Counselor

Stepping Stone, Inc
04.2010 - 05.2012

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Sociology

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
05.2010

Skills

  • Individualized treatment planning/coordinating with a multidisciplinary team of professionals

  • Program development and providing assessments

  • Crisis intervention/stabilization and risk assessments

  • Ability to form a strong therapeutic alliance quickly

  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Coaching, developing, mentoring, and providing supervision to staff

  • Evaluating performance, programs, policies, and procedures

  • Attends and is involved in professional conferences and vendor events

Accomplishments

  • Developed a 30-60 day Diagnostic Unit Program for Adolescents
  • Assisted with developing the Adult Acute Care Inpatient Unit
  • Developed a Substance Abuse Acute Unit for Adolescents ages 13-17
  • Created a weekly CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) support group for family members and loved ones of those struggling with addictions.

Certification

WV Licensed Professional Counselor #2174, National Certified Counselor (NCC) Certified, SMART Recovery, FAST/CANS Certified, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) certified

Timeline

Site Director and Therapist

WM Counseling
03.2020 - Current

Director of Therapy Services

Highland Clarksburg Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2020

Program Manager for Adult and Children Services

Highland Clarksburg Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2019

Therapist

Highland Clarksburg hospital
12.2014 - 03.2016

Therapist

United Summit Center
05.2012 - 11.2014

Teacher/Counselor

Stepping Stone, Inc
04.2010 - 05.2012

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Waynesburg University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Sociology

Fairmont State University

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