Willing to relocate anywhere. To join an organization in utilizing my education training and skills, in helping people, and to make a strong contribution to the goals of my employer.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center
Dayton, OH
07.2022 - 03.2023
To monitor and ensure clients' welfare at Woodhaven
To promote the Supervise's professional development in (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, report/record keeping, and consultation.)
To ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards of the Chemical Dependency counseling profession
To monitor care and ensure the welfare of clients seen by the supervisee
To promote the development of the supervisee's professional identity and competence
To fulfill licensure, certification, funders, and employment requirements
To assist supervise in following Best Practices
To review assessment forms, episode notes, and individualized treatment plans to ensure Best Practice guidelines are followed and regulatory requirements are met
Licensed Clinical Counselor
CleanSlate Centers
Dayton, OH
11.2021 - 07.2022
Responsible for developing treatment and recovery plans and identifying behaviors that impede a patient's recovery
Performs individual, group, and crisis intervention counseling to those experiencing difficulties with addictions, substance abuse, and mental health issues; to promote optimum recovery, mental and emotional health
Completes comprehensive assessment within program guidelines and formulates a diagnostic impression by conducting patient/family interviews and identifying strengths, needs, ability, preferences, weaknesses, and problems, for the development of a treatment plan
Prepares individualized treatment plans, in accordance with established standards and deadlines, consistent with the assessment and in conjunction with patient to include goals, intervention, necessary support, or referral service
Evaluates client response to treatment and modifies treatment plan or recommends treatment extension as circumstances require
Develops patient's discharge plans which integrate aftercare treatment and utilization of appropriate referral resources
Conducts individual counseling sessions with patients in accordance with a treatment plan, or as necessary for crises intervention; provides patients with feedback, support, or encouragement or to address behaviors and attitudes, or family, social or personal problems
Prepares and conducts group counseling utilizing Evidenced Base Treatment Models (CBT, MI, Matrix Model)
Documents treatment plans, progress notes, treatment evaluations, discharge summary, treatment plan reviews, and so forth; and maintains client records and charts in accordance with organizational regulatory accreditations and contractual standards
Collaborate with Medical Staff, Care Coordinators and Certified Recovery Specialists, and other Treatment Team Members to facilitate open communication regarding patient care
Other duties as assigned
Behavioral Health Counselor (Independent Contractor)
Star Pathways LLC
Miamisburg, OH
12.2019 - 07.2020
To provide quality clinical care to clients
Assess clients on admission, with respect to behavioral health needs, and on a continuing basis, review, update and execute that assessment
Establish and review goals for each client
Value the highest ethical standards, quality clinical care, and good customer service
Clinical Supervisor
Access Dayton Hospital-Treatment Center
Dayton, OH
02.2019 - 07.2019
Supervised lower level substance abuse counselor working in the inpatient treatment section
Perform regular, individual supervision with each counselor, completed all of the AOD assessments on all incoming clients to the program
Completed individual treatment plans for each client and assigned them to a counselor and groups
Observed group counseling sessions, individual sessions and approved all treatment work, participated in management meetings and work schedules for counselors
Public Health Consultant
Ohio Department of Health
Dayton, OH
09.2008 - 08.2018
Acts as a program consultant for assigned multi-county area in southwest Ohio, relative to all aspects of the Immunization Program, including the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and Assessment-Feedback Incentives Exchange (AFIX)
Provides technical assistance, through on-site visits and telephone contacts to health departments, school, day care facilities, physicians, nurses, hospitals, community clinics and the general public
Advised both private and public immunization providers regarding the following issues: schedules and procedures for childhood, adolescent and adult immunization practices; indications and contra-indications; barriers to timely vaccinations; policies regarding advised consent for permission to immunize, interpretation of Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Department of Health immunization recommendations and requirements; exclusion and exemption policies for schools and day care facilities; adverse event coordination
Correctional Program Coordinator
Dayton Correctional Institution
Dayton, OH
12.2004 - 09.2008
Provided individual and group alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling and education to inmates in a unit and the general population as assigned by supervisor
Completes AOD screening, assessments, reports on inmates seeking or participating in AOD services
Makes referrals to other professionals and/or departments when appropriate
Coordinates AOD activities with other treatment units (e.g., Medical, Social Services, Mental Health, Education, Administration, Volunteers, &/or Community providers)
Assist with the coordination of alcoholics anonymous & narcotics anonymous meetings
Monitored attendance of inmates in fellowship meetings
Social Worker II
Warren Correctional Institution
Lebanon, OH
03.1993 - 12.2004
Serviced on a multidisciplinary mental health treatment team as a provider of clinical social services for a caseload of mentally ill, criminal offender patients
Develops documents and implements individualized treatment plans
Prepares appropriate intake forms, psychosocial histories, and transitional service plans for inmates leaving the Residential Units (RTU); conducted individual and/or group therapy, intervention, depression, short-term acute programming, adjustment reality, social skills, substance abuse, stress management, and co-facilitated sex offender's education program groups
Reviewed clients' psychological and psychiatric records and provided mental health team with pertinent materials from these records/files
Acted as liaison between mental health and other treatment and administrative personnel at the institution
Participated in meetings, conferences, and training sessions when directed to do so
Participated in the State of Ohio Reads Program
Family Teacher
Maryville Academy
Des Plaines, IL
11.1991 - 03.1993
Supervised a group home, providing care for eight (8) sexually and physically abused and/or neglected females in the age range from 12-21, that were wards of the State of IL
This was a live-in position to model and teach social skills and norms to the youth in a family style living program
Supervised three family teacher assistants assigned to the home
Evaluated these staff on their performance and provided feedback to them on their progress
Responsible for the operations of the home, which included the budget, records, reports, and care for the youth assigned to the home
Taught important living skills as well as individual and group instructions and tutoring in academic subjects
Met with school officials and employers of youth to plan and organize class and work schedules
Assisted the program consultant in providing help, and assistance for the youth in all other areas normally considered parental responsibilities
Equal Opportunity Specialist
HUD
Columbus, OH
10.1988 - 11.1991
Provided technical assistance to private developers, housing authorities, local governments, and other recipients or applicants for HUD programs funds in the preparation of their application in meeting the equal opportunity requirements
The work involved the investigation, interpretation and/or enforcement of human rights legislation
Provided information and education to the general public, public officials and fair housing and civic groups, about equal opportunity requirements
Negotiated with applicants, recipients and citizens groups to resolve disputes concerning compliance with equal opportunity regulations or the implementation of them
Social Worker Associate
Veteran Administration Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
06.1986 - 10.1988
Provided direct social work services to families and patients assigned to the Day Treatment Center
Prepared forms and reports, and statistical data as required by the Program/Medical Director
Maintain liaison and collaborative work relationships with community agencies to obtain needed services/resources for patients/families and identified problem areas, their causes and made recommendations for corrections
Military Pay Clerk
Kentucky National Guards
Frankfort, KY
09.1985 - 06.1986
Completed input of performance codes for service members from the DA 1379's, using programs on the CRT
Research DA Form 1379 and contacted Unit Administrators to resolve any problems with their performance code and/or data that was illegal, questionable or in error
Social Services Assistant
Frenchburg CCC
Mariba, KY
01.1980 - 09.1985
Worked with disadvantaged youth ages 16-21 years of age, from varying social, economic and ethnic backgrounds
Taught social skills, leadership and behavior norms
Made sure that the corps member's environment was safe, healthy, and comfortable
Serviced as discussion leader in dorms meetings, one-on-one and group counseling
Completed reports to management both orally and in writing on special discipline problems and individual's needs
Finance Specialist
United States Army
New York, NY
06.1972 - 06.1975
Operated office equipment and performed military pay duties
Determined entitlements for pay and collections from pay and all allotments
Completed finance checklists with service members on in processing, verified duties in Personnel Finance Records (PFR), with service members
Made corrective action in files as a result of quality edits
Audited PFR's and travel vouchers
Completed the processing of pay changes, prepared regular and supplemental pay rolls and maintained established pay roll controls
Completed counter work, separations (ETS) and re-enlistments
Interpreted and applied rules, regulations, and procedures necessary to process payroll transactions or related actions
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Northcentral University
Prescott, AZ
03.2007
Master of Science - Health Administration
California College for Health Science
National City, CA
06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
06.1978
Skills
Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Individual / Group Counseling
Child & family counseling
Motivational interviewing
Supervising experience
Addiction Counseling
Therapy
Documentation review
Crisis Intervention
Social Work
Group Therapy
Case Management
Hospice Care
Certification
LSW, 09/01/94 to 09/30/24
LMSW-CC
QIDP Certification
Marriage & Family Therapy Certification
LMHP
Military Service
United States Army, E4
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Woodhaven Residential Treatment Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
Licensed Clinical Counselor
CleanSlate Centers
11.2021 - 07.2022
Behavioral Health Counselor (Independent Contractor)