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Stephen Lansing

Rochester,MN

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Veterans Empowered, Inc, specializing in crisis management and clinical mental health therapy. Demonstrated success in fostering organizational leadership and integrity, enhancing team productivity by over 30%. Expert in consulting, with a strong focus on achieving results through innovative solutions and ethical practices.

Overview

58
58
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Veterans Empowered, Inc
01.2023 - Current

Co-author book "Veterans In Crisis" addressing understanding and insight into PTSD and the challenges of veterans of trauma.

Provide individual therapy to individuals with PTSD and severe trauma.

Conduct public education events for both veteran and civilian populations on military culture and PTSD.

Motivated staff to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocol of 501 (c) (3) non-profit

Clinical Director/CEO

Empower CTC
01.1992 - 04.2024
  • Co-owner and CEO of treatment program
  • Conducted individual therapy with diagnosed patients.
  • Conducted diagnostic assessments of clients.
  • Conducted training and education with identified populations on addiction, mental health and trauma.
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.

Clinical Director

National Suicide Help Center
06.1986 - 01.1992
  • Coached and trained newly hired counselors so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Mentored counselors professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
  • Conducted training on suicide prevention and intervention.

Consultant

Lifespan Associates
01.1980 - 06.1986

Consultant, trainer and speaker of own personal development organization

  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.

School Social Worker

Keystone Area Education Agency
12.1975 - 12.1979
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Implemented evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
  • Maintained compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.

Intelligence Analyst

United States Air Force
08.1966 - 06.1970
  • Supported decision-makers by providing timely, accurate, and relevant assessments of emerging threats.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Top Secret Security Clearance

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Pastoral Counseling

Cornerstone University
School Closed In 2010
01.1994

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.1975

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Education

Loras College
Dubuque, IA
05.1973

Skills

  • Leadership Team Building
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Crisis Management
  • Consulting
  • Clinical mental health therapy and education

Certification

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 2005 (MN)
  • Licensed Independent Social Worker since 1988 (MN)
  • Certified Cognitive Trauma Therapist 2020

Timeline

President

Veterans Empowered, Inc
01.2023 - Current

Clinical Director/CEO

Empower CTC
01.1992 - 04.2024

Clinical Director

National Suicide Help Center
06.1986 - 01.1992

Consultant

Lifespan Associates
01.1980 - 06.1986

School Social Worker

Keystone Area Education Agency
12.1975 - 12.1979

Ph.D. - Clinical Pastoral Counseling

Cornerstone University

Master of Science - Social Work

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Education

Loras College

Intelligence Analyst

United States Air Force
08.1966 - 06.1970
Stephen Lansing