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Valerie Phelps

Lincoln

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with fourteen years of experience supporting children and families in the behavioral health field. Skilled in building trusting professional relationships, implementing behavioral and functional support strategies, and collaborating with other providers to promote child and family well-being. Passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations and known for displaying empathy, strong communication, and crisis management skills. Pursuing graduate education in Clinical Counseling to deepen clinical knowledge in order to provide impactful mental health support to others.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager for Children’s Services

MC Community Services
Lincoln, ME
01.2026 - Current
  • Provide training for Section 28 supervisors
  • Interview and hire behavioral health professionals
  • Deliver presentations to behavioral health professionals to fulfill state-mandated supervision hours.
  • Train behavioral health professionals to enhance understanding of state rules for the program and proper documentation
  • Supervise and carry a Section 28 caseload of 17-20 clients.
  • Provide guidance and support to all behavioral health professionals, clients and their families.

Respite Provider

Community Care
Bangor, ME
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided childcare for children with varying disabilities, giving the families a much-needed break to help them avoid burnout and decrease out of home placements.

Rehabilitative Community Support Supervisor

MC Community Services
Lincoln, ME
02.2012 - Current
  • Increase client/family satisfaction by establishing strong professional relationships between the support team, client and families.
  • Develop tailored treatment plans to address individual client needs, fostering long-term growth and success.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff members.

Respite Provider

NAMI MAINE
Hallowell, ME
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Provided childcare for children with varying disabilities, giving the families a much-needed break to help them avoid burnout and decrease out of home placements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies Concentrating in Psychology

University of Maine At Machias
Machias, ME
12.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

Woodland Jr/Sr High School
Baileyville, ME
06.2005

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Create individualized treatment plans
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Self-motivation
  • Family collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Program leadership

Certification

  • Safety Care Training
  • BHP certification
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Youth Mental Health and First Aid

Timeline

Program Manager for Children’s Services

MC Community Services
01.2026 - Current

Respite Provider

Community Care
10.2024 - Current

Respite Provider

NAMI MAINE
08.2022 - 09.2024

Rehabilitative Community Support Supervisor

MC Community Services
02.2012 - Current

High School Diploma - undefined

Woodland Jr/Sr High School

Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies Concentrating in Psychology

University of Maine At Machias