Mark Arena
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy facilitation, and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing client mental health through tailored treatment plans and evidence-based interventions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
United Health Services
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to diverse client backgrounds and challenges.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute psychological distress.
Records Management
US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District
01.2011 - 10.2026
- Advised management on best practices for records management, supporting company-wide initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Improved records management efficiency by implementing new digital archiving systems and processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless records management and compliance with policies.
- Trained new staff members on proper records management procedures, fostering consistency across all departments.
- Trained new employees on records management best practices, fostering a culture of accountability and accuracy.
Clinical Therapist
Denali Family Services
08.2013 - 09.2022
- Educated clients and families on mental health resources and community support services.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted youth in improving self-esteem, communication and coping skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, ensuring optimal patient progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alfred Bonnabel High School
Kenner, LAMaster of Science - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
MD05-2008
Skills
- Self-esteem building
- Anxiety treatment
- Clinical documentation
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Depression treatment
- Mindfulness practices
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Family therapy
- Mental health diagnosis
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
United Health Services
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Denali Family Services
08.2013 - 09.2022
Records Management
US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District
01.2011 - 10.2026
High School Diploma -
Alfred Bonnabel High School
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
Licensed Professional Counselor
License # 136576