Nicole Carleton, PhD
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Supportive counselor educator and supervisor with five years of experience supporting the developmental needs of emerging and early-career counselors through exemplary leadership, warm and non-judgmental support, and reflective supervision. Skilled in designing and implementing robust training programs and maintaining rigorous evaluation standards. Commitment to a servant leadership model that creates an enriching learning environment that promotes relational safety, well-being, confidence, and competence for counselors-in-training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Intern Supervisor
Child Abuse Prevention Association
06.2024 - Current
- Recruit, screen, select, train, and provide ongoing supervision and evaluation of graduate-level, and student interns
- Review client progress with supervisees weekly while providing input and monitoring the intervention process
- Monitor case documentation and the implementation of client treatment plans
- Complete intern evaluations for student supervisees based on university requirements
- Conduct file reviews as part of the quality assurance process quarterly and for all exiting AmeriCorps member interns
- Assist direct supervisor with the collection, data entry, analysis, and reporting of quarterly, bi-annual, and annual program outcomes from Intern cases
- Assist direct supervisor in the development and maintenance of the intern training manual and ongoing training of interns.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with staff, interns, volunteers, clients, the general public and any collaborating organizations, including the development of referrals, follow-up, and outreach efforts to universities and partners in the area
- Provide critical support to clients and caregivers as needed, including problem solving with therapists and the Clinical Director
- Adhere to legal, ethical, and agency policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.
Assistant Professor
University Of Central Missouri
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Design, prepare, and teach 12 credit hours (four unique courses) per academic semester for master's students in the counseling program
- Provide weekly supervision to students enrolled practicum and internship courses
- Collaborate with site supervisors to support the growth and development of students enrolled in clinical courses
- Provide timely, relevant feedback on course assignments, counseling skills, clinical documentation, and treatment planning goals to facilitate student growth and development towards professional counseling dispositions, competencies, and skills
- Assess for student readiness for advancement in program and profession
- Serve on various department-, college-, and university-level committees
- Engage in original research relevant to the counseling discipline and meet publication expectations set forth by the university
Mental Health Counselor
Seeds Of Change Counseling And Consulting, LLC
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Provide therapeutic services for children, couples, and families (ages 4 and up)
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution
- Create treatment goals and plans, provide diagnoses, and assess for progress towards wellness
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary
- Use a wide range of counseling skills and approaches to meet client needs, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, individual psychology, and client-centered approaches
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling
Faculty Supervisor
Kansas State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Provide weekly supervision to practicum & internship students in K-State's school counseling master's program
- Review and provide feedback on individual and group counseling sessions and client documentation
- Communicate regularly with practicum/internship professor about student strengths & areas for growth
Elementary School Counselor
Lee's Summit R-7 School District
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Developed, implemented, and delivered all components of a comprehensive school counseling program
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students
- Conduct ongoing individual counseling sessions
- Conduct small group counseling sessions for anger management, resiliency, family changes, friendship, social skills, emotional regulation, impulse control, growth mindset, and anxiety
- Develop and implement classroom counseling lessons
- Provide crisis counseling
- Collect and analyze formal and informal data to inform and encourage reflective counseling practices
- Serve on building crisis & leadership teams
- Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents as needed
- Reduced absenteeism rates through proactive communication with families and targeted counseling for at-risk students
- Provide training to staff on recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect, mental disorders in children and adults, bullying behavior, and trauma
- Designed and implemented district-wide protocol for building responses to student suicidal ideation
- Provide site supervision to school counseling interns
Education
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS08.2022
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA05.2013
Skills
- Clinical counseling supervision
- Play therapy
- Clinical assessment
- Intake procedures
- Therapeutic techniques
- Diagnostic skills
- Group therapy
- Clinical research
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Missouri - 2019047036
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Kansas - 03648
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT) - T5823
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) - 1138393
Timeline
Clinical Intern Supervisor
Child Abuse Prevention Association
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor
University Of Central Missouri
08.2022 - 05.2024
Mental Health Counselor
Seeds Of Change Counseling And Consulting, LLC
08.2020 - 07.2022
Faculty Supervisor
Kansas State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Elementary School Counselor
Lee's Summit R-7 School District
08.2017 - 05.2022
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
Kansas State University
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Graceland University
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Missouri - 2019047036
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Kansas - 03648
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT) - T5823
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) - 1138393
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