MARCELLA MILLS
RMHCI
Palm Harbor,Fl
Summary
Dedicated, passionate and empathic mental health counselor (RMHCI), seeking a rewarding career with like minded professionals and a positive culture.
Passionate about positively impacting growth and empowering others to succeed. Over 5 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds in Individual and group settings. Skilled in trauma focused/crisis intervention and conflict resolution with a proven track record with stabilizing clients & families to obtain the skills necessary to reach their goals. Strong belief in the need to educate, advocate, empower, stabilize, and bring hope to those suffering from mental illness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
SIS (Student Intensive Services) Counselor
Gulf Coast JFCS
01.2023 - Current
- Sets up Initial Intakes within 48 hours upon referrals received from The Pasco County School Board
- Provide Intake & bio-psychosocial assessments; ACE, family needs, PHQ-9 & GAD-7, CFARS, diagnosis, family team meetings, treatment plans & aftercare/discharge plans
- Conducts weekly intensive individual counseling (student k-12) and in home family counseling, utilizing trauma-focused interventions
- Collaborate with school mental health team, parents/guardians & mental health treatment team on an as needed basis
- Provides referrals and community outreach deemed necessary for the stabilization & well-being of the child and family (case management, respite, Baker acts, hospitalization, outpatient psychiatric services, residential, hospitalization, etc.)
- Provides school & mental health advocacy for students in need of additional services, 504 plan or Special education (ESE), IEP plan.
Club Medical Volunteer
Palm Harbor University High School
01.2020 - Current
- Attend monthly Board meetings to maintain effective communication and address program needs
- Assist with quarterly club medical teacher & student events/fundraisers
- Collaborate monthly with Board members in efforts to enhance program opportunities and raise awareness on a monthly basis.
Vision Therapist
Walesby Vision Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Followed treatment plans administered by the Doctor to assist patients with visual impairments
- Provided one on one vision therapy for children and adults designed to correct visual-motor and/or perceptual-cognitive deficiencies
- Attended monthly trainings to increase knowledge on different therapy techniques
- Assisted with maintaining accuracy of patient charts as well as documentation of monthly therapy
- Assisted with administrative duties and follow up letters.
Elementary Volunteer Room Mom/ Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Bryan County Schools
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked as a long-term Substitute Paraprofessional in an Inclusion class, addressing the needs of Special Education students
- Assisted lead teachers with classroom instruction, supervision, and management of students inside and outside of the classroom
- Coordinated activities and events with teachers and parents for holidays and special events
- Worked as a Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional at the Elementary, Middle & High School Level
- Lead class instruction-provided guidance, study groups while maintaining a positive learning environment
- Provided intervention, small focus groups and Supervision for students with special needs.
Board of Directors/ Team Manager
Richmond Hill Soccer Club
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Served on the Board of Directors and assisted with management of monthly board meetings
- Provided consultation and interviews while reconfiguring positions up for elections
- Helped collaborate with parents in efforts to form camaraderie and open communication
- Assisted Coach with all communication to players, parents & guardians
- Helped execute functions of the club & management of the team, including registration, ordering and distribution of uniforms, updating game scores and player availability
- Maintained ethical standards while Educating parents on adhering to the Georgia soccer rules and regulations
- Assisted the coach on game day in efforts to oversee challenges and maintain the safety of players while on and off the field.
Prevention Specialist
Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Present Prevention Programs offered by the Rape Crisis Center to Schools K-12; such as child sexual abuse, bullying, safe dating, and other related topics
- Provide training and follow up for School Counselors to facilitate the Good Touch/Bad Touch program in the classrooms
- Conducted training for teachers and parents prior to any prevention program
- Reported any Disclosures of abuse to the School Guidance Counselor as instructed
- Prepared all reports, presentations and availability for consultation and follow-up.
Director of Admissions- Accelerated Master of Business Administration Program
South University
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Launched the inaugural Accelerated Master of Business Administration program for the University
- Established, hired, trained, managed, and motivated Admissions department
- Developed ethical scripts and presentations in compliance with State, Federal, and Regional Accreditation guidelines
- Provided continuing admissions observation, feedback, and support for over 50 students
- Effectively managed a large database to track recruitment and developed action plans to market as efficiently and effectively as possible
- Provided advisement to prospective students while continuing to support post matriculated student body
- Evaluated students to determine Admissions eligibility.
Director of Admissions- Continuing Education
Keiser College Technical Center
10.2004 - 05.2005
- Responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Admissions department, which included training, recruiting, academic testing, and financial aid.
- Implemented strategies to enhance institutional effectiveness and increase new student enrollment (over 100 students).
- Developed and implemented marketing and advertising campaigns
- Assisted in developing customized training opportunities with hospitals, local businesses, and educational institutions.
- Coordinated open houses, registration events, and orientations on a quarterly basis.
- Assisted students with all aspects of career counseling and financial planning.
Assoc. Dir. of H.S. Admissions
Career Education Corporation
11.2000 - 05.2003
- American Intercontinental University, Plantation, FL
Adult & HS Admissions Advisor
Katharine Gibbs School
11.2000 - 05.2003
- Family and Children’s Association, Hempstead, NY
Intensive Care Coordinator
Family and Children’s Association
04.1997 - 11.2000
- Family Worker- Family Ties-Social Work Counselor- Project Independence
- Provided intake interviews; formulated and implemented service plan reviews; provided case management, counseling; referrals and developed treatment plans.
● Supervised apartment housing for female and male clients in need of independent living skills, counseling, and medication.
● Provided family mediation, intensive in-home services for children and adolescents.
● Presented client advocacy via community service, agencies, such as conservators, medical/legal/housing, probation, Child Protective Services, Coalition on Domestic Violence, schools, and mental health agencies.
● Served as a consultant and resource to school guidance counselors, social workers, school administrators and outside agencies in efforts to develop treatment plans and provide student and parent advocacy.
● Administered Bi-monthly parent and adolescent workshops and provide vocational assistance, skill building services (respite) and supervise individual family respite program.
● Supervised apartment program for female adolescents in foster care.
● Coordinated and provided special needs and counseling groups for female adolescents in foster care including, self-esteem, assertiveness training, resume writing, interviewing techniques, self-awareness, cultural diversity, and life planning.
Education
M.S. Ed. Counselor Education - Counselor Education
Queens College, City University of New York
Queens, NY01.2000
B.A. Psychology - Clinical Psychology
State University of New York, College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY01.1993
AAS. Fine Arts - Art Education
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
New York, NY01.1991
Skills
- RMHCI-Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
- Georgia School Counselor certificate of eligibility K-12
- Member of The American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Certified in First Aid & CPR
- Natural leader with strong problem solving and MI (motivational Interviewing skills)
- Empathic with a strong desire to help Individuals overcome challenges
- Experienced with culturally diverse populations & families in crisis
- Skilled in working collaboratively with school personnel, and professional treatment teams
- Excellent listening, communication, counseling, and advisement skills
- Experience with Individual and Group Counseling
- Working knowledge of the DSM-5-TR
- Parenting Education
Timeline
SIS (Student Intensive Services) Counselor
Gulf Coast JFCS
01.2023 - Current
Vision Therapist
Walesby Vision Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
Club Medical Volunteer
Palm Harbor University High School
01.2020 - Current
Elementary Volunteer Room Mom/ Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Bryan County Schools
01.2016 - 01.2019
Board of Directors/ Team Manager
Richmond Hill Soccer Club
01.2016 - 01.2018
Prevention Specialist
Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire
09.2013 - 04.2014
Director of Admissions- Accelerated Master of Business Administration Program
South University
07.2009 - 04.2010
Director of Admissions- Continuing Education
Keiser College Technical Center
10.2004 - 05.2005
Assoc. Dir. of H.S. Admissions
Career Education Corporation
11.2000 - 05.2003
Adult & HS Admissions Advisor
Katharine Gibbs School
11.2000 - 05.2003
Intensive Care Coordinator
Family and Children’s Association
04.1997 - 11.2000
M.S. Ed. Counselor Education - Counselor Education
Queens College, City University of New York
B.A. Psychology - Clinical Psychology
State University of New York, College At Old Westbury
AAS. Fine Arts - Art Education
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
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