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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Michael Jordan

Newton,NC

Summary

Compassionate, solutions-oriented LCMHC dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults dealing with mental health and emotional disorders, including substance abuse issues. Compassionate mental health counselor skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Discovery Church Counseling Center
Hickory, NC
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults in a faith-based outpatient setting.
  • Integrate spiritual support with evidence-based clinical practices including CBT and DBT.
  • Collaborate with church leadership and community partners to ensure wraparound care and continuity of services.
  • Maintain detailed clinical documentation and provide treatment planning and progress evaluations.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

RHA Behavioral Health Services
Hickory, NC
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Delivered therapeutic interventions to clients with diverse mental health diagnoses including mood disorders, PTSD, and substance use.
  • Conducted intake assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy sessions in both office and community settings.
  • Led group therapy sessions and collaborated with psychiatrists and case managers for integrated care.
  • Maintained compliance with Medicaid documentation standards and quality assurance protocols.

Volunteer Chaplain

Hospice of Catawba County
Newton, NC
01.2010 - 03.2020
  • Initiated monthly bereavement calls to enhance clients' emotional well-being after loss.
  • Provided respite visits, delivering essential relief to primary caregivers.
  • Supported clients through grieving and life transitions with a compassionate, spiritual approach.

LPMHC Practicum

PACE@Home
Newton, NC
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Performed initial client assessments
  • Led group therapy for elderly patients
  • Taught relaxation and anxiety-reducing techniques
  • Provided individual counseling

LPMHC Intern

Support Inc.
Gastonia, NC
01.2012 - 07.2012
  • Conducted intensive in-home and in-school therapy for children and adolescents (ages 7-17)
  • Delivered individual and family therapy sessions using CBT and DBT frameworks
  • Completed culturally competent assessments and collaborated with families on treatment goals
  • Monitored behavioral responses and treatment progress

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
01.2005

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
01.2002

Skills

  • Child abuse indicators expertise
  • Intake interviewing
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Communication theory
  • Case management
  • Anxiety disorder specialization
  • Personality disorder treatment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Day treatment experience
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Personality assessment inventory (PAI)
  • Life and career counseling
  • Child and adolescent counseling
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Spiritual integration
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Post-traumatic stress therapy
  • Grief counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Anger management
  • Family therapy
  • Depression treatment
  • Relationship counseling

Certification

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), North Carolina

Professional Memberships

American Counseling Association (ACA), Member

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Discovery Church Counseling Center
01.2022 - Current

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

RHA Behavioral Health Services
01.2017 - 01.2022

LPMHC Practicum

PACE@Home
08.2015 - 12.2015

LPMHC Intern

Support Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2012

Volunteer Chaplain

Hospice of Catawba County
01.2010 - 03.2020

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Catawba Valley Community College

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