OBJECTIVE: Seek a challenging position that enables me to utilize my education, experience, skills and with an opportunity for growth and advancement. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: I have proven skills in the areas of leadership, supervisory and mechanical settings. I work well independently or with a team. I have the ability to lead group and individual counseling sessions with a proficiency in crisis intervention. Furthermore, I am a License Professional Counselor-certified in teaching and leading group.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Crisis Counselor
Monroe Community Mental Health Authority
03.2023 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, facilitating continuity of care for clients in need.
Facilitated therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing acute emotional distress or suicidal ideation, promoting safety and recovery.
Developed strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating empathy and understanding while maintaining professional boundaries.
Managed challenging cases effectively by leveraging extensive knowledge of local resources available for specialized needs such as substance abuse treatment or housing assistance.
License Professional Counselor
Teladoc Health
04.2021 - 02.2023
Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
License Professional Counselor
Unison Behavioral Health Group
09.2019 - 11.2021
Effectively maintained caseload using alternative therapies.
Guided individual therapy for various clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
Counseled patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
Completed full mental health assessments to determine best courses of actions.
Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
License Professional Counselor
Family Guidance Centers Of Ohio
08.2018 - 05.2020
Client completes assessment and treatment plans for various client with addiction problems
Also completes case management with client so they can enhance their lives.
Complete one on one counseling with each client so that they can learn different skills to work on anger management, social skills or corrective behavior.
License Professional Counselor
Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio
02.2017 - 05.2018
Seeking Safety - deals with healthy relationships and boundaries.
Safe- deals with positive outcome and healthy living.
Anger Management - dealing with our anger and others anger as well as triggers that cause anger.
Thinking for Change- deals with making healthy changes in lifestyle, attitudes and beliefs.
New Beginning/Choice Programs for Men - teaches lifestyle choices and healthy alternatives.
Residential Specialist
Lucas County Juvenile Court
01.2010 - 01.2013
Goal was to educate/enlighten residents, so they would be motivated to change their mindset from criminal thinking to pro-social attitudes, values and beliefs.
Used therapy to encourage healthy lifestyle changes through drug free/sober living.
Equipped residents for successful living upon release by teaching the following classes: 'Thinking for Change', 'Skill Streaming' and 'Moral Reasoning'.
Successfully completed 1) First Aid Training with CPR/AED - Adult; 2) Applied Physical Training - Crisis Prevention Intervention; and 3) Emergency Response Training.
Skilltrades Pipefitter
General Motors Powertrain
04.1977 - 10.2009
A Pipefitter in skilled trades, installed equipment and made required adjustments to get machines online for production.
Proficient in knowledge of all codes concerning equipment usage and pipefitting techniques; skilled in blueprint reading and machine layout instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Toledo
06.1997
Masters of Education - Guidance & Counseling
Bowling Green State University
09.2007
Skills
Self-motivated
Team leadership
Strong verbal communication
Powerful negotiator
Conflict resolution
References
REFERENCES
Upon request.
Certification
License Professional Counselor with the State of Ohio
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary