Michael Miller
Panama City, FL,FL
Summary
Empathetic Psychotherapist with 25-year history working within mental health field. Proven to build client rapport and facilitate growth. Experienced facilitating individual and family therapy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
UHS
Panama City , Florida
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions.
- Developed and implemented client treatment plans that aligned with assessments and goals.
- Guiding clients towards outside support systems
- Recorded pertinent information regarding patient observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems to promote a comprehensive continuum of care throughout the healthcare journey.
- Maintained adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding and securing confidential files.
- Collaborated with community agencies on securing necessary resources for clients.
- Delivered counseling services to clients experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges.
- Ensured seamless organization of client care by working closely with psychiatrists and other interdisciplinary team members.
Therapist
Florida Therapy Services
Panama City , Florida
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Created customized therapeutic interventions according to diagnosis and industry best practices in mental health counseling.
- Assessed clients' needs and devised individualized treatment plans based on identified presenting problems.
- Incorporated cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices for optimized session outcomes.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation and records.
- Monitored client progress through regular evaluations.
Addictions Counselor
Chemical Addiction Recovery Effort
Panama City , Florida
01.2007 - 03.2016
- Provided individual counseling to clients with addictions issues.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy when providing counseling services.
- Actively participated in professional development activities to stay up-to-date on latest research findings related to addictions counseling.
- Participated in case reviews to evaluate effectiveness of current treatments and suggest changes when necessary.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to discuss addiction-related topics.
- Educated clients on the risks associated with substance abuse.
- Supported clients in developing strategies for managing cravings and avoiding relapse triggers.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions, including assessment results and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as psychiatrists or social workers, to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided education materials on healthy coping mechanisms that can replace substance use behaviors.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and goals.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Troy University
Dothan, AL12-2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Criminal Justice
Troy University
Dothan, AL08-1998
Skills
- Boundary Setting
- Individual Counseling
- Developing relationships
- Substance abuse treatment
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Building rapport
- Group Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Behavior Modification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
UHS
08.2020 - Current
Therapist
Florida Therapy Services
03.2016 - 08.2020
Addictions Counselor
Chemical Addiction Recovery Effort
01.2007 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Counseling
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Criminal Justice
Troy University