Marilyn Murray III
Bristol,VA
Summary
Clinical Mental Health graduate with a strong background in mental health counseling. Passionate about excelling in education and clinical practice, bringing a unique blend of punctuality, compassion, dedication, integrity, and efficiency to work. Committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need, driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident in Counseling and Substance Abuse/ CSAC-S
Mended Women Lifestyle Recovery
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
- Streamlined processes for more efficient time management, allowing for increased attention to individual resident needs.
- Conducted Assessments, Treatment Planning, regular updating of treatment plan, and weekly counseling sessions.
- Conduct Group Counseling utilizing evidenced based programs.
- Created supportive skills counseling group for career/employment opportunities and credit building for previous incarcerated individuals in recovery.
- Conducted research projects for reentry programs for Virginia parolees and MAT treatment for clients with drug court requirements.
- Educated clients and families on SUD to raise awareness for successful recovery.
- Trained support staff in client care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures, including trauma informed care of clients.
- Advocate through legislature for better support for SUD clients to remove barriers faced due to poverty, felonies, and additionally needed resources.
- Created new connections for clients to obtain GED, food education, and spiritual supports.
- Coordinate care with healthcare professionals, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2
- Facilitate staff meetings for case conceptualization, fostering collaborative treatment approaches.
- Participate in weekly individual and group supervision.
- Passed the NCMHCE exam/ Completed 1200 hours of required 3400 hours of Supervision for Virginia independently licensed professional counselors.
QMHP-T
Mount Rogers Community Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilize psychoeducation with clients to build life skills.
- Coordination of care with clients and other health care professionals including letters and renewal of SRA forms.
- Teach basic mental health skill building
- Assisted with doctor appointments and advocating for clients when needed.
- Daily review of medication compliance and sleep acquired.
- Completion of clinical notes in 24-hour time frame including incident reports.
- Assisting residents with employment resumes and interviewing skills.
- Teach basic mental health skill building.ly on different subjects for mental health..
QMPH-T
Family Preservation Services
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilize psychoeducation with clients.
- Coordination of care with clients and other health care professionals including letters and renewal of SRA forms.
- Taught basic mental health skill building.
- Assisted with doctor appointments and advocating for clients when needed.
- Daily review of medication compliance and sleep acquired.
- Completion of clinical notes in 24-hour time frame.
Financial Relationship Senior Consultant/ Loan Officer
Regions Bank
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Updated account records and reviewed loan files, loan application, team lead, training, and follow of federal lending laws.
- Achieves branch targets and goals by identifying customer needs and providing appropriate guidance and perspective about Regions' solutions
- Achieves branch targets and goals by identifying customer needs and providing appropriate guidance and perspective about Regions' solutions.
- Directed origination of residential mortgage loans from a borrower through a branch network.
- CLA Leadership Academy for future leadership.
- CLA Leadership Academy for future leadership
- Financial Literacy Advocate and taught free classes at Northeast State Community College to assist new students create financial independence.
Sales Manager, Designer, Gemologists
Kays Jewelers
08.2008 - 05.2022
- Informed customers about jewelry pieces and features and recommended jewelry purchases, hiring, training, termination, human resource practices, inventory control, team training, Diamond Council of America guild gemologist, jewelry designer, jewelry repair, sales quota goals, and St Jude Volunteer Fundraiser.
- Understood the needs and objectives of customers seeking jewelry and demonstrated comprehensive product knowledge on a regular basis
- Served as sales manager- promoted extended service plans and financing options
- Recruiter, trainer, and HR documentation for new hires
- Attended Leadership conferences in Ohio and Orlando.
- Attended Levian Univeristy in New York and mentored under Eddie Levian .
Education
Ph.D. - Cognitive Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2029
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Emory And Henry University
Marion, VA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
King University
Bristol, TN08.2022
Assoc. of Science - General Transfer
Northeast State University
Blountville, TN05.2021
Studies - Police and Criminal Justice
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05.1995
Skills
- Therapeutic Counseling
- Mental Health Skill building
- Professional Networking
- Facilitating Group Counseling
- Advocacy for Marginalized Groups
- Strategic Planning
- Medical Documentation Expertise
- Solution-Oriented Analysis
- Strategic Planner
- Care Coordination
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Client engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Assessment Proficiency
- Proactive Learner
- Effective Time Management
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Companionship for Hospice Patients
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Strategic Treatment Planning
- Effective Behavioral Techniques
- Motivational Strategies
- Targeted Intervention Development
- Integrated Health Approach
- Stress Reduction
- Addiction Support Counseling
- Holistic Wellness Approaches
- Long-Term Planning
- Sales Team Development
- Patient-Centered Clinical Decisions
- Individualized Care Planning
- Analytical Research
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- 42CFR part 2 compliance
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association, Student Member
- American Psychological Association, Student Member
- Association for Psychological Science, Student Member
- Psi Chi the International Honors Society in Psychology, Member
- VA Counseling Association Student Member
- NAADAC Virginia
Community Service
- Patient Companion Volunteer, Caris Healthcare, Bristol, TN, Serve as companion to hospital patients and advocate for vulnerable individuals in local healthcare facilities with Mental Illness and other healthcare needs.
- Mentor, Northeast State Community College, Blountville, TN, Mentor disadvantaged students at local community college in academic and personal endeavors.
- Student Volunteer, Tennessee Achieves, Knoxville, TN, Mentor young adults while they navigate undergraduate life., Consistently communicate students to ensure they meet important deadlines and requirements.
- Financial Literacy Volunteer, Next Step Champion, Kingsport, TN, Support college students in their money management decisions and serve as resource for improving others' financial IQ.
- Program Volunteer, Chess for Champions, Bristol, TN, Volunteered on a weekly basis at afterschool chess program to teach elementary school youth chess.
Honors And Awards
- 1st Recipient of Mary June Scholarship Award for Emory and Henry Health Science Clinical Mental Health
- Alpha Iota Chi Chapter International Awards
- Adult Learner of the Year
- Most Distinguished Member of Alpha Iota Chi of Phi Theta Kappa
- Magna Cum Laude
- Honors Graduate
- President's List of King University All Semesters Graduating with a 4.0
Timeline
Resident in Counseling and Substance Abuse/ CSAC-S
Mended Women Lifestyle Recovery
08.2023 - Current
QMHP-T
Mount Rogers Community Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
QMPH-T
Family Preservation Services
10.2022 - 02.2023
Financial Relationship Senior Consultant/ Loan Officer
Regions Bank
01.2019 - 10.2022
Sales Manager, Designer, Gemologists
Kays Jewelers
08.2008 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
King University
Assoc. of Science - General Transfer
Northeast State University
Studies - Police and Criminal Justice
Virginia Highlands Community College
Ph.D. - Cognitive Psychology
Liberty University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Emory And Henry University
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