941 Chadwick Ln. Medina OH 44256 (440) 554-6443
CRISIS INTERVENTION EXPERIENCE
Crisis Intervention Clinician
Alternative Paths Medina,OH Arpil 2006- 2011
Provided crisis intervention services on a need basis for either 12 or 24 hour period. Available to speak to consumers via phone consultation and in-person emergency psychiatric assessments when there is a risk of suicide/ homicide, decompensation of mental status or psychiatric symptoms. Prepared documentation to create and coordinate safety plan when appropriate, and presented disposition to Physician. When necessary coordinated admission to hospital.
Crisis Intervention Clinician
Nord Center Lorain,OH December 2002-2006
Provided immediate written crisis assessment and evaluation for consumers requiring either safety plan or hospitalization. I coordinated hospitalization disposition planning by consulting with Psychiatrists, Physicians, and other Mental Health
Professionals. Provided consumer with a written referral to most appropriate level of care needed.
Crisis Intervention Clinician-on call
Firelands Counseling and Recovery Norwalk,OH October 2003- 2006
Conducted prescreen and crisis assessment interviews. Provide immediate written crisis assessment and evaluation for consumers requiring hospitalization. I coordinate hospitalization disposition planning by consulting with Psychiatrists,
Physicians, and other Mental Health Professionals. Provide consumer with a written referral to most appropriate level of care needed.
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Therapist/Owner
Compass Health Services Inc. Brunswick, OH March 2011-Present
Provide and administer clinical as well as business operations for the counseling practice, including conducting counseling sessions for adults, couples, children assessing and treating mental health and alcohol and drug abuse and dependence diagnosis. Perform Diagnostic Assessments. Design and implement, and evaluate treatment for mental health disorders.
Conduct prescreen and crisis assessment interviews and determine safety plan including conducting hospital intake process.
Therapist
Alternative Paths Medina, OH Arpil 2006- 2011
Led counseling sessions for adults and couples. Perform Diagnostic Assessments for mental health and document, implement, and evaluate Individualized Service Plans. Provide timely documentation and communication. Conduct prescreen and crisis assessment interviews. Coordinate and process crisis psychiatric admissions.
Therapist
Affiliates in Behavioral Health Independence, OH January2006- 2009
Led counseling sessions for adults, children, families and couples. Performed Diagnostic Assessments for mental health and chemical dependency/abuse issues. Documented, implemented, and evaluated Individualized Service Plans. Provided timely documentation and communication. Coordinated affiliation with many insurance panels, created referrals from community physicians and other agencies by networking.
Therapist
Firelands Counseling and Recovery Norwalk,OH October 2003- 2006
Led counseling sessions for adult, children, and couples. Led counseling groups with focus on substance, use, abuse and dependency, as well as, sex offender treatment. Performed Diagnostic Assessments for mental health and chemical dependency. Provided Psychosexual history assessments for court referrals. Document, implement, and evaluate
Individualized Service Plans. Provide timely documentation and communication. Conduct prescreen and crisis assessment interviews.

Partial Hospitalization Group Therapist
Cleveland Christian Home Cleveland,OH March 2003- 2009
Conducted weekly group counseling with adolescents focusing on topics of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional wellness education. Provide timely written documentation and communication.
Community Support Specialist/SAMI (Substance Abuse and Mentally Ill) Team
Nord Center Lorain,OH June 2002- 2003
Provided direct counseling and case management services to consumers with both severe mental illness and substance diagnosis. Conducted assessments of strengths, needs, and abilities to coordinate most appropriate services. Developed individual service plans. Provided necessary documentation and communication.
Area Coordinator
Lenoir Rhyne College Hickory, NC July 2001-November 2001
Counseled individual and groups of clients with behavior and substance abuse issues. Trained staff members in substance abuse referral, interpersonal communication and suicide assessment. Supervised residential staff members in monitoring college students counseling needs.
Youth and Family Therapist
Youth Opportunity Center Muncie, IN July 2000- 2001
Conducted counseling therapy for individuals, groups and families Based on clinical assessment documented, implemented, and evaluated treatment plans. Led topical groups focusing on substance abuse, anger management, cognitive restructuring of the cycle of sexual offense, self-esteem and interpersonal skills training. Directed a treatment team to implement behavior modification interventions. Supervised the documentation of a team of youth care specialists. Chosen to serve on a committee that addressed technology and software implimentation.
Master’s level Intern Therapist
Ball State University University Counseling Center Muncie, IN September 1999-July 2000
Conducted individual therapy sessions under the supervision of a clinical psychologist. In accord with supervisor, documented and implemented treatment plans. Led outreach educational presentations on topics concerning substance abuse/dependence and cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues. Documented case notes and conducted progress reports on individual and group counseling.
EDUCATION
Ball State University Muncie, IN
CREDENTIALS
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor: LPCC-S
M.A. Counseling, Psychology