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MacArthur Gilmer MS LPC-S

Arlington,Texas

Summary

Accomplished Therapist with a proven track record in developing effective treatment plans and interventions, highlighted by a successful tenure at Dallas County Adult Probation. Expert in motivational interviewing and stress management techniques, demonstrating exceptional multicultural competence and a commitment to patient-focused therapy. Achieved significant improvements in client mental health outcomes.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist in Private Practice

Self Employed Web
Arlington, Texas
02.2010 - Current
  • Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling. I am also responsible for billing, scheduling, and maintaining records.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Dallas County Adult Probation
Dallas, TX
11.2007 - 02.2010
  • Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs. Motivational interviewing and other evidence-based treatment were provided.

Therapist in Private Practice

self emplyed
Fort Worth, TX
07.2007 - 11.2007
  • Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling. I was also responsible for billing and scheduling sessions.

Team Lead Clinical Case Manager

Corphealth
Fort Worth, TX
08.2005 - 07.2007
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard. I was also responsible for conducting phone reviews to determine medical necessity for mental health treatment.

Case Manager

City of Dallas
Dallas, TX
02.1998 - 08.2005
  • Collaborated with city officials and police to improve care quality, reduce costs, and gauge client progress. I primarily worked with homeless mentally ill clients.

Mental Health Counselor

Dallas Metrocare Services
Dallas, TX
06.1997 - 02.1998
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.

Domestic Violence Counselor

Jackson Mississippi Police Department
Jackson, MS
05.1995 - 06.1997
  • Counseled perpetrators of domestic violence on healthy relationship dynamics, non-violent communication strategies and coping mechanisms.

Family Services Worker

Hinds County Project HeadStart
Clinton, MS
08.1993 - 05.1995
  • Developed case plans with individualized goals, objectives, and interventions to improve family functioning.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05-1997

Skills

  • Family therapy
  • Multicultural competence
  • Intern supervision
  • Treatment Planning
  • One-on-one support
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Patient-focused therapy
  • Patient documentation
  • Cognitive Therapy Techniques
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive-communication therapy

Timeline

Therapist in Private Practice

Self Employed Web
02.2010 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

Dallas County Adult Probation
11.2007 - 02.2010

Therapist in Private Practice

self emplyed
07.2007 - 11.2007

Team Lead Clinical Case Manager

Corphealth
08.2005 - 07.2007

Case Manager

City of Dallas
02.1998 - 08.2005

Mental Health Counselor

Dallas Metrocare Services
06.1997 - 02.1998

Domestic Violence Counselor

Jackson Mississippi Police Department
05.1995 - 06.1997

Family Services Worker

Hinds County Project HeadStart
08.1993 - 05.1995

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Jackson State University
MacArthur Gilmer MS LPC-S