Priscilla Singletary
Rotonda West,FL
Summary
Dedicated Crisis Counselor III at Behavioral Health Link exhibiting proficiency in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and mentoring. Successfully led program development during an extensive 900-hour clinical internship, significantly improving community outreach initiatives. Demonstrates strong capabilities in individual and group therapy, with expertise in de-escalation techniques and telehealth services, ensuring effective crisis de-escalation, care coordination, and treatment planning to facilitate consumer progress.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Counselor III
Behavioral Health link
, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Crisis intervention for the state of Georgia to include referral sources from private and state-funded crisis networks, crisis de-escalation, case management, and mentoring to other crisis counselors and new hires
- Case Management
- Preferred Point of Entry
- Crisis De-escalation
- 988 Lifeline
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Motivational Interviewing
Practicum Internship
The Life Source, LLC
05.2022 - 07.2023
- I completed my 900-hour clinical internship required for my MSW in July 2023
- My responsibilities included community outreach and program development for a developing mental health non-profit
- Additionally, I conducted individual, family, and group therapy sessions with clients and biopsychosocial assessments for referred Veterans through the practice’s contract with the Veterans Administration
Insurance Agent
Travis Greene State Farm agency
Columbus, GA, USA
04.2017 - 05.2023
- Licensed Insurance agent responsible for customers' sales, service, and claims facilitation in Alabama and Georgia
Pet Therapy Partner Volunteer
Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2019
- Volunteered as part of a pet therapy team to comfort staff and patients at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and John B Amos Cancer Center
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Conducted initial and follow-up psychosocial assessments for child, adolescent, and adult patients in an outpatient setting
BARRY FUNKHOUSER, PH.D., LLC
01.2001 - 03.2003
- Administered psychological testing under the direct supervision of a licensed Clinical Psychologist in an outpatient setting
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Acute Unit lead therapist
- Conducted initial assessments and admissions or referrals as needed in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric hospital
- Lead individual, group, and family therapy sessions with admitted hospital patients
- Additionally, I created and implemented a clinical treatment plan and discharge plan for admitted individuals in my care
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST/CASE MANAGER
Life Management Center of NWFL
, USA
02.1998 - 01.2000
- I provided case management services for our community mental health clients
- I was also responsible for conducting individual, family, and group therapy in an outpatient setting
Education
MSW - Social Work
Troy University
Troy, AL07.2023
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Education with a concentration in psychology
TROY UNIVERSITY
12.1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Psychology/Criminal Justice
TROY UNIVERSITY
Dothan, AL08.1997
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Psychological Testing Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Program Development
- Community Outreach
- Care Coordination
- Suicide prevention
- Grief counseling
- Addiction recovery
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral health
- Safety planning
- Telehealth proficiency
Certification
ASWB LMSW, Georgia, MSW011622
Activities
- Avid reader
- Hiker
- Practices yoga daily
- Enjoys cooking
- Gardening
- Being close to nature
Timeline
Crisis Counselor III
Behavioral Health link
09.2023 - Current
Practicum Internship
The Life Source, LLC
05.2022 - 07.2023
Insurance Agent
Travis Greene State Farm agency
04.2017 - 05.2023
Pet Therapy Partner Volunteer
Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2019
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic
03.2003 - 06.2004
BARRY FUNKHOUSER, PH.D., LLC
01.2001 - 03.2003
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health
01.2000 - 12.2000
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST/CASE MANAGER
Life Management Center of NWFL
02.1998 - 01.2000
ASWB LMSW, Georgia, MSW011622
MSW - Social Work
Troy University
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Education with a concentration in psychology
TROY UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Psychology/Criminal Justice
TROY UNIVERSITY
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