Hi, I’m
Tommy Pool
LPC, LCDC Psychedelic Integration Specialist
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in intensive treatment and public relations. Collaborative specialist dedicated to building highly effective teams and leading talented, motivated individuals.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Holistic Wellness Institute
Founder, Clinical Director
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with community clinic to provide clinical integration and guidance services throughout the process of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathwork techniques, and various forms of regression therapy to clients.
- Utilized clinical hypnotherapy certification to assist clients in discovering subconscious blocks and core beliefs created during traumatic life events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Assisted children and families navigate the legal process of divorce.
- Helped couples engage in effective communication and treatment of problematic sexual behaviors.
Alpha Behavioral Health Services
Co-founder, Clinical Director
01.2008 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Trained in techniques such as hypnosis, stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.
- Developed and conducted Departments of Correction-approved anger resolution and addiction recovery programs.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Provided couples and individuals with assessment and treatment of problematic sexual behavior.
Springboard Center
Clinical Director
01.2009 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Conducted Utilization Reviews.
- Facilitated treatment team case reviews for 20-30 inpatient clients per week.
- Collaborated with administrative staff to implement, revise, and evaluate policies and procedures.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Allegiance Psychiatric Hospital
Clinical Screener/Marketing Specialist
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Established positive relationships with community resources to promote and generate new patient referrals.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Worked closely with law enforcement and community resources to screen potential patients for admission into acute psychiatric care facility.
- Headed clinical and medical treatment team and utilization review meetings.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
ACT Counseling Center
Anger Management/Addiction Therapist
01.2003 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Developed and facilitated CBT/REBT substance abuse and anger management group therapy programs for court-ordered violent offenders.
- Coordinated and conducted treatment interventions with Texas Department of Family and [child] Protective Services.
- Provided individual, family, and couples substance abuse and co-occurring disorder counseling.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
Alaska Department of Corrections
Assistant Program Coordinator
01.1999 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Obtained high-level clearance to operate within medium and maximum-security prison units.
- With U.S Departments of Education and Corrections, was instrumental in developing and facilitating Alaska’s first prison-based Therapeutic Community, a year-long, intensive drug treatment modality for repeat and severe alcohol and other drug offenders
- Acted as liaison between community, correctional, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment agencies
- Educated and trained clinical and correctional staff.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
Glenwood Psychiatric Hospital
Crisis Stabilization Unit Mental Health Technician
01.1996 - 01.1998
Job overview
- Participated in Treatment Team case reviews with medical, nursing, and mental health staff.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish and maintain patients' well-being.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Operated community suicide hotline.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Voyages of the Heart Seminars
Self-actualization seminar facilitator
01.1993 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Self-actualization seminar facilitator (20-50 participants per session).
- Created interactive activities to engage participants and maximize learning.
- Planned and facilitated experiential workshops in accordance with Voyages of the Heart curricula, employing various methods to maximize effectiveness.
- Provided leadership for program workers and attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating dynamic environment.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase program effectiveness.
Education
Sul Ross UniversityAlpine, TX
M.Ed. in Counseling
University of Texas of the Permian BasinOdessa, TX
B.A. in Psychology
University Overview
Experienced: sixteen years supervisory experience.
Versatile: wide range of professional experiences including extensive work in both private and corporate mental health settings.
Knowledgeable: skilled in performing and interpreting clinical evaluations in addiction and other behavioral health capacities including screening and evaluating DOT and EAP clientele.
Team-centered: able to form and direct teams of professionals toward a common goal.
Skills
Consulting
undefinedCertifications Affiliations
- IC&RC Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Level III—Diplomate, 2010
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, 2009
- Licensed Professional Counselor, 2009, TX
- Licensed Professional Counselor, 2024, CO
- Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, 2006
- Member of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, 2009
- National Honor Society in Psychology: Member,1994-1996; Chapter President, 1996
- Member of Texas Counseling Association, 2007
- Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), 2011
Timeline
Founder, Clinical Director
Holistic Wellness Institute
01.2017 - Current
Clinical Director
Springboard Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Co-founder, Clinical Director
Alpha Behavioral Health Services
01.2008 - 01.2017
Clinical Screener/Marketing Specialist
Allegiance Psychiatric Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
Anger Management/Addiction Therapist
ACT Counseling Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Assistant Program Coordinator
Alaska Department of Corrections
01.1999 - 01.2003
Crisis Stabilization Unit Mental Health Technician
Glenwood Psychiatric Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1998
Self-actualization seminar facilitator
Voyages of the Heart Seminars
01.1993 - 01.1997
Sul Ross University
M.Ed. in Counseling
12.2007
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
B.A. in Psychology
05.1996
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