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Marcella (Marcie) Groover

Licensed Professional Counselor
Bentonville,AR

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with history of meeting organizational goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.


Experience as program director and clinical manager.

Dedicated to helping the client identify and grow in their emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Women's and Children's Ministries

The Salvation Army
Atlanta, GA
08.1987 - 06.2001
  • Worked with directors and board members for planning and implementation of special events for children
  • Implemented and participated in outreach ministries for women, families, and children in a variety of settings
  • Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Skilled with care and specific needs of physically handicapped or disabled children.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

Loan Operations Team Lead

Arvest Bank Group
Lowell, AR
08.2001 - 05.2004
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.

Adoption Specialist/Director of NW Office

Adoption Advantage
Little Rock, AR
05.2004 - 08.2007
  • Provided intakes for clients desiring adoption placement for their baby
  • Provided assistance throughout pregnancy, using a treatment plan that I developed and implemented with the pregnant client.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources (Home Visits, required by the state of Arkansas)
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with clients and adoptive families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Arisa Health
Bentonville, AR
08.2007 - Current
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Licensure Supervisor for Licensed Associate Counselors in the state of Arkansas.
  • Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor
  • Autism Specialist, Certified
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.

Education

General Studies

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.2001 -

Associate of Science - Behavioral Science

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK
01.1986 - 05.1987

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education

Evangeline Booth College
Atlanta, GA
08.1987 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
06.2003 - 12.2005

Master of Science - Counseling

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
01.2007 - 05.2009

Skills

    Biopsychosocial assessments

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Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor

Arisa Health
08.2007 - Current

Master of Science - Counseling

John Brown University
01.2007 - 05.2009

Adoption Specialist/Director of NW Office

Adoption Advantage
05.2004 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

John Brown University
06.2003 - 12.2005

Loan Operations Team Lead

Arvest Bank Group
08.2001 - 05.2004

General Studies

Eastern Kentucky University
05.2001 -

Director of Women's and Children's Ministries

The Salvation Army
08.1987 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education

Evangeline Booth College
08.1987 - 06.1989

Associate of Science - Behavioral Science

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
01.1986 - 05.1987
Marcella (Marcie) GrooverLicensed Professional Counselor