William Middendorf
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with 25 years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Family Life Counselor
Leidos
Tokyo, Japan
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Advised military personnel and their families on available community resources that could be beneficial to them.
- Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
Counselor
Leidos
Clovis, NM
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Helped find Airmen and spouses find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Helped couples work through serious issues and restore relationships or part amicably.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Colonial Management
Albuquerque, NM
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific timeframes.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with their addictions
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
Behavioral Therapist
Central New Mexico Correctional Facility
Los Lunas, NM
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained strict confidentiality concerning client's mental and medical diagnosis and other confidential personal matters.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss life events in order to help each person develop personal and relational insights.
- Conducted and wrote psychological evaluations to determine clients' current intellectual functioning and behavioral progress.
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Bill Middendorf
Las Cruces, NM
01.2009 - 05.2016
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
Behavioral Therapist
Southwest Counseling Center
Las Cruces, NM
04.2004 - 12.2008
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss life events in order to help each person develop personal and relational insights.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information concerning social history, treatment and other pertinent information.
Counselor
New Hope Counseling Center
Albuquerque, NM
10.2002 - 03.2004
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
Counselor
Southeast Wyoming Mental Health Center
Torrington, WY
04.1998 - 10.2002
- Helped clients find solutions by teaching appropriate intervention techniques.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO06.1997
Skills
- PTSD Group Specialist
- Treatment Planning
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Successful Private Practice
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Dual Diagnosis Expertise
Timeline
Military Family Life Counselor
Leidos
08.2023 - 01.2024
Counselor
Leidos
04.2022 - 06.2023
Behavioral Health Specialist
Colonial Management
05.2018 - 04.2022
Behavioral Therapist
Central New Mexico Correctional Facility
05.2016 - 05.2018
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Bill Middendorf
01.2009 - 05.2016
Behavioral Therapist
Southwest Counseling Center
04.2004 - 12.2008
Counselor
New Hope Counseling Center
10.2002 - 03.2004
Counselor
Southeast Wyoming Mental Health Center
04.1998 - 10.2002
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Denver Seminary
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