SUZANNE JONES
Summary
Empathetic Mental Health Counselor with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.
Dynamic Postsecondary Instructor with track record of helping students achieve success in classroom.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
MADISON PRIMARY CARE
RICHMOND, KY
04.2017 - Current
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
- Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers
- Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills
Adjunct Instructor
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
COLUMBIA, KY
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Advised and mentored undergraduate students to promote success and academic progress
- Facilitated group discussions, encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding
- Adhered to and promoted university standards for academic achievement and community enrichment
- Kept office hours to help students with questions and educational support
- Demonstrated continued commitment to undergraduate teaching through full participation in college community
- Created course materials including online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations
- Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems
- Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction
Enrollment Coordinator/Instructor
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY
02.2011 - 11.2017
- Responsible for the day to day operations at London Campus
- Recruit potential students
- Work closely with potential students to ensure all paper work is complete and accurate
- Work closely with financial aid and registrar's office to ensure all requirements are met by student
- Advisor for undergraduate students
- Instruct 6 undergraduate classes
- Counseled on educational paths and career plans, provided information about program resources and signed individuals up for specific academic programs
- Managed and updated student records
- Completed and processed applications for enrollment
- Reviewed criteria for different aid programs to determine eligibility for various applicants
- Assisted students with filling out and submitting applications for admission
- Communicated program policies and enforced each
- Conducted interviews with applicants, explaining benefits process and which programs were available
SCL Worker
CUMBERLAND RIVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
LONDON, KY
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Work individually with ID client
- Assisted client in reaching goals set in treatment plan
- Attended monthly meeting to assess goals and determine whether goals were appropriate and being met
- Assisted client in reaching goals set in Treatment Plan
- Maintained records of client's progress
- Met monthly with client's caseworkers to discuss client's progress and possible change in Treatment Plan goals
Outpatient Substance Abuse Therapist
Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.
Corbin, KY
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Outpatient counseling services for adults and juveniles
- Group counseling sessions for adults and juveniles
- Counseled clients referred by Laurel County Juvenile Court
- Counseled clients referred by Knox/Laurel Drug Court
- Consulted with a team from each court to discuss progress of each client
Data Entry Operator
Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.
Corbin, KY
04.2007 - 07.2008
- Responsible for accurately entering client billing information for payment from insurance or payee
- Met specific billing deadlines
- Gained experience in the billing practices of a mental health facility
Personal Home Care Aide
OPAC Community Services
London, KY
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Responsible for in-home services for elderly clients
- Interacted with clients
- Provided caring, compassionate support for clients
- Gained experience working with Geriatric clients
Education
Master of Education - Counseling and Human Development
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
London Campus 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services and Counseling
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
London Campus12.2008
Skills
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky
- Individual and group therapy
- Confidential records
- Superior communication skills
- In-class lectures
- Online class discussion
- Individualized instruction
- Student performance evaluation
Additional Information
- Currently licensed in the state of Kentucky as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Activities and Honors
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Lindsey Wilson College, School of Professional Counseling Day 2013
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Lindsey Wilson College, School of Professional Counseling Day 2014
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Lindsey Wilson College, School of Professional Counseling Day 2015
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Lindsey Wilson College, School of Professional Counseling Day 2016
- Volunteer at Camp for Courageous Kids 2016
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Bethany House Domestic Violence Shelter, Somerset, KY 2016
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Laurel County Drug Court 2016
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Vol State Community College Campus, 2016
- Co-Presenter for A Journey Through Domestic Violence at the Kentucky Counseling Association, Louisville, KY 2016
- Presenter for Domestic Violence against Women at Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse Conference sponsored by Kentucky Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky, Inc. 2017
- Community Advocate Award presented by Lindsey Wilson College 2018
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
01.2018 - 12.2018
Outpatient Therapist
MADISON PRIMARY CARE
04.2017 - Current
SCL Worker
CUMBERLAND RIVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
02.2015 - 11.2016
Enrollment Coordinator/Instructor
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
02.2011 - 11.2017
Outpatient Substance Abuse Therapist
Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.
10.2009 - 11.2010
Data Entry Operator
Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc.
04.2007 - 07.2008
Personal Home Care Aide
OPAC Community Services
07.2003 - 08.2005
Master of Education - Counseling and Human Development
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services and Counseling
LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE
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