Mark L. Taylor, MS LPC-S
Tahlequah
Summary
To utilize my skills and education to their fullest potential and provide a superior representation to my employer/company but not limited to my earned degree.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Director / Outpatient Therapist
Therapeutic Life Choices
Tahlequah
12.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: after hours private practice
- Provide Behavioral Health Services to Children, Adolescents, Families, and the Geriatric population.
- Focus on the following disorders: ADHD/ADD, PTSD, Oppositional Defiant, Bipolar, Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Family Systems, Relationship/Couples, Adjustment Disorder, Forensics for the court system.
- After hours private practice
Clinical Director
WRAP Project, Inc.
Tahlequah
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversee Children and Adult therapy, PRSS, and Case Management Services.
- Provide consultation and supervision to other professionals/providers.
- Implement an Electronic Health Record (EHR) while overseeing billing and revenue.
- Improve and/or create policies and procedures.
- Create and implement programs.
Supervisor of Children Services
Green Country Behavioral Health
Muskogee
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversee Children’s services embedded in 24 schools in the Green County Area.
- Oversee various programs of a CCBHC such as SOC (Systems of Care / Wrap Around), Enhanced Foster Care, and Crisis Response.
- Facilitate weekly clinical staffing, develop processes and workflows.
- Manage daily crisis.
- Oversaw roughly 30 with 14 directly under my supervision.
- Provided supervision to all staff.
Director
Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health Services
Tahlequah
12.2014 - 08.2023
- Oversee Behavioral Health Services throughout Cherokee Nation’s 14 County Jurisdiction of 7,000 square miles.
- Behavioral Health Services include Adult Services, Children Services, Zero Suicide Initiative, Psychiatric Services, Prevention Services, Crisis Services, Trauma, and Medicated Assisted Treatment Services.
- Also create and revise Behavioral Health Policies.
Contract Mental Health Therapist / Assistant Clinical Director
Calming Connections, LLC now Evolve Counseling
Tahlequah
09.2008 - 12.2014
- Provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and adults.
- Oversaw daily operations while director / owner was unavailable.
Account Executive
Central Payment Corporation
San Rafael
11.2008 - 03.2009
- Sell credit card processing services to local businesses.
- Earned in the first month, 'Natural Sales Talent' Award, 16 accounts in 1 month.
Contract Mental Health Therapist
CREOKS Behavioral Mental Health, Inc.
Tulsa
04.2006 - 09.2008
- Provide therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and adults in the community and surrounding communities.
- Work independently to expand and create new service lines.
Volunteer, Van Driver, Front Office Worker, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist, Mental Health Provider
Children’s Medical/Prodigy Foundation
Tahlequah
11.1998 - 04.2006
- Initially volunteered to understand the field of Behavioral Health.
- Promoted to a van driver where I transported children and adolescents to and from a Day Treatment Program.
- Promoted to a Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist where I provided Psychosocial Groups and Individual treatment while teaching anger management, coping skills, and appropriate social behaviors.
- Provided Mental Health Services while under the supervision of Licensed Provider and Psychologist.
Education
Accreditation in Triple P -
Cherokee Nation
01.2014
Nationally Register Parent Coordinator -
State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma01.2012
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) -
State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma01.2005
National Certified Counselor (NCC) -
National Certification
01.2005
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, Oklahoma01.2000
Associate of Arts -
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, Kansas01.1998
Skills
- Very Personable / Great People Skills
- Self-Sufficient / Assertive / Proactive
- Goal Oriented
- Quick Learner
- Team Leader / Team Builder
- Visionary
- Solution Focused
Additional Information
Owner of 3 businesses, Experience in sales such as carpet, furniture, & retail, Credit Card Processing Experience, Former Chair of Cherokee County Young Republicans, Team member of Cherokee County Child Abuse Task Force, District 27, Chemistry degree, Former Assistant Clinical Director of Calming Connections (Tahlequah), Church Board Member for the past 5 years, Board Member for WRAP Project (Tahlequah), Member of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Project Lead for a HUB Grant, Partner with Johns Hopkins, Project Investigator for CHaarm Grant, partner w/ University of Washington, Trained in providing Forensics Evidence to the Court System, Testified in 6 counties in over 100 cases, Trained Parent Coordinator
References
- Josh Garde, Friend, Business Partner, (918) 822-0462
- Barbara Roland, Former IHS Director (OKC), Friend & Colleague, (240) 485-6120
- Justin Guile, Friend, Business Partner, (918) 822-7577
Publications
Content Analysis of Perceptions of Combined Pharmacobehavioral Treatment for American Indian People with Opioid Use Disorder, 01/09/25, https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/adb0001037, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
Awards
Natural Sales Talent, Central Payment Corporation, Acquired 16 accounts in 1 month
Timeline
Clinical Director
WRAP Project, Inc.
10.2024 - 05.2025
Supervisor of Children Services
Green Country Behavioral Health
11.2023 - 10.2024
Director
Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health Services
12.2014 - 08.2023
Site Director / Outpatient Therapist
Therapeutic Life Choices
12.2012 - Current
Account Executive
Central Payment Corporation
11.2008 - 03.2009
Contract Mental Health Therapist / Assistant Clinical Director
Calming Connections, LLC now Evolve Counseling
09.2008 - 12.2014
Contract Mental Health Therapist
CREOKS Behavioral Mental Health, Inc.
04.2006 - 09.2008
Volunteer, Van Driver, Front Office Worker, Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist, Mental Health Provider
Children’s Medical/Prodigy Foundation
11.1998 - 04.2006
Accreditation in Triple P -
Cherokee Nation
Nationally Register Parent Coordinator -
State of Oklahoma
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S) -
State of Oklahoma
National Certified Counselor (NCC) -
National Certification
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology
Northeastern State University
Associate of Arts -
Cowley County Community College
Similar Profiles
DeAnna BorjessonDeAnna Borjesson
Associate Clinical Social Worker at Therapeutic Choices- Lisa StoutAssociate Clinical Social Worker at Therapeutic Choices- Lisa Stout
Karen KisickiKaren Kisicki
Business Development Manager at Trusted Life Choices Home CareBusiness Development Manager at Trusted Life Choices Home Care
JOY OKOYEJOY OKOYE
DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER at TRAILBLAZERS LIFE CHOICESDIRECT SUPPORT WORKER at TRAILBLAZERS LIFE CHOICES
Cameron CooperCameron Cooper
Intern at Cherokee NationIntern at Cherokee Nation
KAYLA RECTORKAYLA RECTOR
1st Vice Commander, Post 50 at The American Legion Department Of Oklahoma1st Vice Commander, Post 50 at The American Legion Department Of Oklahoma