Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.

-Dr. Seuss, from The Lorax

Presentations

Work experience

February 2019- Present

Warren County Public Schools

District Mental Health Counselor

To provide appropriate educational programs and counseling services to students and families.

To assist students and families in crisis or who are at high risk for delinquent behavior.

To facilitate the development of skills and strategies to increase students’ opportunities for school success and lifelong happiness.

To transition students returning from any out-of-district school placement.

To facilitate support, psychoeducational, and treatment groups

To conduct risk & threat assessments

May 2017-Aug 2019

McCoy Counseling Center

Therapist

My experiences include:

Provided individual and couples therapy to a diverse clientele in an outpatient setting

Conducted mental health assessments, providing diagnoses, and facilitating the development of treatment plans

Specialized in PTSD, Infidelity, and Grief/loss

EMDR Trained, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care

November 2014- August 2018

Hope Harbor, Inc.

Therapist

Responsibilities include providing crisis counseling to survivors of sexual violence, individual, group and family counseling to those impacted by sexual trauma.

Direct Services

Assess client needs and form an action plan

Identify and if feasible involve the client’s own support system of friends, family, and employer.

Develop and provide a series of crisis counseling sessions for clients to assist in dealing with the practical problems which arise as a result of the victimization.

Design and facilitate support group(s) for victim/survivors.

Maintain files on each client counseled and/or attending support group.

Document all clients counseled and/or attending support group.

Provide short term therapy for appropriate clients in a 50-minute session under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, or appropriately degreed supervisor. The supervisor will provide a report to the Board every six months with a complete record review and summary of clients.

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain appropriate statistical information on a weekly basis and submit to the Administrative Assistant.

Provide appropriate evaluations during programs and assist in compiling outcomes for given evaluations.

Other Responsibilities

• Coordinate legal and personal advocacy services for the victim and families.

• Assist with crisis intervention training for volunteers.

• Respond to crisis calls when staff/volunteers unavailable.

• Commitment to work against discrimination due to race, creed, gender, age, or sexual orientation in the field of victim services.

March 2014- November 2014

Necco

Case Manager

Responsibilities include completion of initial intake paperwork, developing comprehensive treatment plans, completing strength and needs assessments, weekly face to face contacts, and communication with state workers/DJJ/courts and ensure the safety and supervision of foster children placed in assigned Necco homes.

April 2012- March 2014

Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Protection and Permanency

Responsibilities include assessing for the safety of families, completing home evaluations, investigation/joint investigations with law enforcement of Child abuse and Neglect, file documents in the courts and testifying on behalf of neglected or abused children.

November 2009- March 2012

Community Action of Southern Kentucky

Intensive Intervention Specialist

Responsibilities include teaching a wide range of skills using a cognitive-behavioral model in such areas as crisis management, parent education, home management, and conflict resolution. Additional responsibilities include providing crisis counseling, concrete supports and linkages, reporting and thorough documentation. This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and internet, as well as an ability to effectively maintain and manage a flexible work schedule that includes evening, weekend, and on-call work.

HEAD START Center Manager

The following duties are required for this position: Serves as Center’s contact person for Central Office and community. Coordinates yearly inventory of supplies and equipment for repair, stock, order and purchase. Oversees minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and transportation repairs. Conducts staff meeting monthly and as needed and submits minutes to Children’s services. Serves as custodian of petty cash, submits accurate reports and receipts for reimbursement. Ensures that facility meets fire, health and licensing requirements as set by local, state and federal entities. Oversees monthly fire and disaster drills. Secures facility at the beginning and end of each day. Assist in orientation of new staff. Supervises all center staff and volunteers. Completes family home visits, monitor children’s health and education requirements and conducts parent meetings and educational groups.

Aug 2006-2008

Juvenile Case Manager

Shelbyville Community Corrections

Provide Intensive supervision to Court ordered Juvenile Offenders. Work directly with the

Juvenile court system, probation department and the school system in monitoring compliance

and attendance.

Oct 2005-July 2006

Independent living Program manager

Bellewood Childrens Home

Provide supervision to two separate programs such as program functioning and case

managers. Carried a case load along with developing a program budget, marketing and overseeing daily functions of youth.

June 2005-Oct 2005

Independent living Case Manager, Bowling Green, Ky

Bellewood Childrens Home

Provide hands on case management to youth transitioning out of foster care. Assist youth in

developing independent living skills to youth transition out of states care. Provide support

to youth living in the community. Facilitated focus groups on independent living skills on

emergency on call services.

2004-2005

Youth Care Counselor, Bowling Green, Ky

Bellewood Boys Home

To provided therapeutic interactions and supervision of residents within a

residential setting. Facilitate appropriate behavioral interventions with

residents, while ensuring a safe environment and consistent milieu. Required a

limited amount of case management.