Clinical Partner
Progress Counseling Group
06.2022 - Current
Scott Fleming
Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Board Certified Chaplain / Educator
Winter Garden,FL
Timeline
Master of Science - Counseling And Psychology
Troy University
01.2020 - 05.2022
Manager, Spiritual Care
Orlando Health
03.2013 - Current
Chaplain
Orlando Health
01.2012 - 02.2013
MDiv - Christian Education W/ Emphasis in Pastoral Care And Counseling
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
01.2010 - 12.2013
Chaplain
Health Central Hospital
06.2006 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Baptist University of Florida
06.2006 - 12.2010
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Clinical Partner
Progress Counseling Group
06.2022 - Current
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Manager, Spiritual Care
Orlando Health
03.2013 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Evaluated patient care and initiated procedural changes for increased benefit.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Chaplain
Health Central Hospital
06.2006 - 03.2013
- Developed and implemented processes to meet and offer support to newly admitted families in inpatient areas.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
- Facilitated referrals to variety of educational and support groups, individual counseling and crisis response resources for bereaved families.
Chaplain
Orlando Health
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Recruited community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient, family and caregiver needs.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of patients, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Responded to code blues and other emergencies to verify patient identity and engage and support family.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL 01.2020 - 05.2022
MDiv - Christian Education W/ Emphasis in Pastoral Care And Counseling
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA 01.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Baptist University of Florida
Graceville, FL 06.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Work prioritization
- Trend analysis
- Schedule preparation
- Project planning
- Team leadership
- Change management
- Expense tracking
- Partnership development
- Staff management
- Resource allocation
- Policy implementation
- Documentation and reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Staff training and development
- Emergency response
- Innovation management
- Shift scheduling
- Spiritual care
- Sacraments administration
- Final arrangements assistance
- Mass casualty response
- Worship planning
- Crisis management
- Sermon preparation
- End-of-life care
- Spiritual counseling
- Family support
- Grief support
- Ministry development
- Caregiver support
- Records maintenance
- Mental health awareness
- Stress management assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Professional ethics
- Active listening
- Mental health assessment
- Referral coordination
- Behavioral intervention
- Family therapy
- Individual counseling
- Supervisory experience
- Problem identification
- Teamwork
- Clinical research
- Problem-solving
- Accreditation support
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Performance metrics
- Training and mentoring
- Epic systems
- Clinical operations
- Budget planning
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee supervision
- Therapeutic interventions
- Strong public speaker
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Psychosocial assessment
- Individual and group therapy
- Group facilitation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Motivational interviewing
- Clinical interventions
- Individual and group counseling
- Group psychotherapy expert
- Mental health evaluations
- Solution-focused counseling
- Pastoral counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Specialized training in grief counseling
- Grief counseling
Summary
Scott Fleming is an ordained minister and seasoned pastoral leader with 20 years of experience serving as a pastor, chaplain, counselor, and educator. He brings a rare combination of theological depth, clinical expertise, and institutional leadership to his work, with a vocation centered on the formation, care, and guidance of individuals, congregations, and healthcare communities.
His ministry and professional service reflect extensive experience in pastoral care, counseling, theological education, clinical ethics, and chaplaincy leadership.
Scott’s academic preparation includes a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies, a Master of Divinity, a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, a Certificate in Anglican Studies, and doctoral-level work in pastoral care and counseling. His work is marked by a strong commitment to integrating pastoral theology and psychological theory with practical ministry, clinical care, and moral reflection in institutional settings.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep dedication to mentoring, education, and the development of faithful, competent leaders in both church and healthcare contexts. His broad ministerial background, combined with clinical and academic leadership, positions him uniquely to serve churches, hospitals, educational institutions, and organizations seeking wise, compassionate, and theologically grounded leadership.
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Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- American Counseling Association (IAMFC, ASERVIC)
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
- Association for Death Education and Counseling
- Association of Practical Theology
- Association of Professional Chaplain
- Clinical Pastoral Education International
- Spiritual Care Association
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
- International Association of Psychology and Counseling
- Christian Association of Psychological Studies
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
- Fellow in Thanatology, Association for Death Education and Counseling
- Clinical Fellow in Hospice and Palliative Care, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy
- Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor, Clinical Pastoral Education International
- National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors
- Certified Pastoral Counselor, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy
- Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Clinical Pastoral Education International
- Board Certified Clinical Chaplain, The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy
- Board Certified Chaplain, Clinical Pastoral Education International
- Board Certified Chaplain, Spiritual Care Association
- Healthcare Ethics Consultant – Certified, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
- Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Emergency Health Services