Case Management for Homeless Services
REV. PHILLIP E. APPLING, M.DIV., MABS, BS, AAS-MHS/ETM
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Case Manager for Homeless Services
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Accomplished entrepreneur and public educator, Phillip is a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor committed to serving both persons with chemical addictions and co-occurring disorders. Phillip is skilled in collaborating with various community resources, when seeking to secure housing for his patients. His success has come both through his commitment, and willingness, to work with the patient through a myriad of obstacles, knowing the patient will prevail, and obtain housing for his/her family. Phillip has a combined 30 years of clinical practice working as a mental health counselor/clinician, chemical dependency counselor/clinician, and an Intensive Tenant Support Program Manager working with disabled, but highly capable, adult clients. Phillip is adept in the practical application, and use, of the sociological approach involved with reducing homelessness, client hospital visits and involuntary commitments. Phillip has developed in-depth knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends, and influences upon the various ethnicities and cultures in which substance use, addiction and homelessness play a part. Phillip has spent a career developing, improving and implementing programs and best practice solutions as related to overall patient wellness. His presentations, and clinical experience, assures all important clinical issues are addressed during assessment, treatment planning and case management. As a professional communicator, he promotes staff interactions while cultivating strong professional relationships. Phillip is a Professional Public Speaker and Clergyman, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and preventive medicine. Phillip is;
• A skilled Practitioner of Intensive EMDR (7 Phase treatment complex trauma and PTSD).
• Skilled clinician working with the cycle of shame and guilt, its down spiral and repeated patterns of behavior.
• Skilled in locating community resources, making client referrals, monitoring service utilization and outcomes.
• Skilled in the clinical discharge planning, recovery concepts, and, comprehensive, relapse- prevention plans.
CORE FORENSIC COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE – WORK RELEASE & PRISON
• Preparing service plans for patients in addiction recovery, making referrals to Mental Health for those with co-occurring disorders when needed.
• Provide ongoing treatment, services and case management to patient, while developing and coordinating community reentry plans.
• Prepared and maintained comprehensive, accurate and timely reports, summaries and progress notes including correspondence to courts and family when required.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with internal therapeutic community staff and external corrections officers, classification officers, work release and prison administrative staff.
CORE EXPERIENCE: CO-OCCURING DISORDERS; TRAUMA IINFORMED CARE & ADDICTION COUNSELING
• Accomplished in Chemical Dependency counseling patients with co-occurring disorders, and those impacted by Domestic Violence, Anger, abuse and Trauma.
• Skilled in psychoeducational instruction and counseling with guided curriculum objectives and goals
• Assessments and Treatment; Providing direct clinical services and overall case management to client.
• Skilled in self-harm reduction counseling and techniques.
• Skilled in assessment and treatment of Trauma, Grief and Loss issues associated with addiction.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Evergreen Treatment Services: (2 Positions held) Salary: 3040 monthly Renton, WA 98057
Addiction Counselor in the Medication Assisted Treatment Program 5/2018 -11/2018
Nursing Assistant performing temporary duty as Dispensary UA Technician 11/2018-6/10/2019
As an addiction counselor Phillip conducts screening and assessment to determine patient needs;
• Provides individual therapy, group therapy sessions, using cognitive behavioral approach
• Coordinates contact with medical provider for patient’s medical evaluation and medical assessment
• Provides direct/continuous chemical dependency assessments and evaluations for 66 patients
• Develops treatment plans, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and professional reports
• Assists patients in gaining access to state and local health delivery systems, funding for services, access to housing resources, while observing the clinical services mandates.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, case consultation/presentations and staff trainings
• Understands and actively applies recovery concepts as appropriate while remaining in compliance with state and federal regulations, policies and privacy act requirements.
Dispensary UA Technician – encouraged patient participation in the ETS UA program
• Encourages patient Consistently provide a UA specimen on a monthly basis
• Protect patient information and communicate directly with medical providers when problems arise
• Respond to requests from dispensary manager, medical providers and orders of the Medical director.
Royal Life Centers, LLC Salary: 2880 monthly Sumner, WA.
Chemical Dependency Professional Therapist/Trainee; Detox: paid internship 170 hrs. 02/2018 – 03/2018
• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor For Detox and Residential Treatment; Providing a tailored course of treatment to clients through assessment, treatment planning, self-discovery sessions, and individual and group counseling while using prescribed corporate curriculum and;
• Assisting patient in overcoming dependencies/addictions, and adjusting to daily challenges; collaborating with mental health, physician and nursing staff; reviewing precautions for patients on buprenorphine and naltrexone for opiate detox tapering treatment; Advocate for patient and confer with family, keeping them informed of treatment progress, planning, follow-up and aftercare programs.
Department of Corrections, Washington Correction Center for Women Gig Harbor, WA. Contracted by American Behavioral Health Salary: 2840 monthly 01/2017 – 02/2018 Graduate (6 week) - Washington State Correctional Worker Core Academy Chemical Dependency Clinician Assigned to the Therapeutic Community: Phillip develops Individual Treatment Plans and programs at different leaning abilities and levels, providing the full range of case management for patients under the supervision of the Department of Corrections. He consistently encourages activities to promote physical, mental and social development. Managed caseload of 24 duel diagnosed, addicted and forensic patients in the Therapeutic Community. Counseling included
• Developing and updating comprehensive, treatment plans with the inmate, using their voiced statements, and recovery principles while consistently exercising cultural sensitivity.
• Managed coeducational groups of 53 inmates, using curriculum subjects including; Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Values, Substance abuse Education, Core Skills and Relapse Prevention.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment, documenting positive outcomes
Department of Corrections, Progress House-Work Release Tacoma, WA. Contracted by Spectrum Behavioral Health Salary: 2800 Monthly 07/2016 – 01/2017 Providing assessment, progress notes, case management and psychoeducational services to Prison Work Release population of 90 minimum custody inmates. Group included classes on Addiction, Denial and Defense, Behavior and Consequences, Criminogenic Behavior, Relationships and Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. Daily priority was thoroughly assessing risk, disrupting self-harm and destructive behaviors.
• Clinical assessment of client needs; formulating assessed and therapeutic information, applying findings and diagnostic impressions to the combined treatment/safety plans.
• Facilitating Self-discovery/Check-in groups, monitoring and documenting client participation, program effectiveness, and client outcomes. (Transitioned to Washington Correction Center for Women)
Covenant Bible Seminary Lakewood, WA.
Professor of Biblical Studies (Part Time) Rev. Dr. Merritt Lawson, President 6/2013 – 6/2015
As Seminary Professor, monitored student progress:
• Provided daily class instruction, assessing and evaluating student performance and understanding;
• Serve as curriculum resource advisor, developing and implemented new graduate level classes complete with class description and curriculum outline; Forecast planning with new students
Pierce County Juvenile Court Tacoma, WA.
Court Appointed Special Advocate/GAL Volunteer Supervisor: Steve Hill 4/2013 – 3/2018
Advocating for children involved with the Pierce County Juvenile Court as victims of child abuse and neglect, in State Protective Custody, and those who reside in foster care programs. The CASA/GAL reports directly to the Pierce County Juvenile court regarding;
• Investigations of child and family circumstances, Making formal recommendations to the court
• Achieving professional collaboration with defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges
• Developed and recommended Permanent placement plan for child and steps taken to achieve it
Christ Temple, CME Church, Tacoma, WA.
Associate Pastor (Part Time) 7/2012 – Present
Assisting the Senior Pastor in overseeing the life and direction of the church, having a firm, unrelenting grasp on its purpose, values and contribution to the community;
• Preaching and teaching; providing leadership training in discipleship and ministry
• Assist in directing staff in the execution of the churches purpose, Goal and vision
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma-Pierce County Tacoma, WA. Case Manager II, Client Services Coordinator 6/2011 – 11/2011 Providing service to those with HIV, and AIDS Virus; assisting client to gain access to needed medical, social, educational services. Completing intake assessment, critical care evaluation and triage; compiling assessment data, social histories and diagnostic information.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary departments including social workers, Pierce County AIDS Foundation, financial and medical resources; organizing assessment data in preparing concise, comprehensive reports
• Developed and maintained the confidence and cooperation of emotionally disturbed clients with the HIV and AIDS diagnosis, developing and implementing Individual Treatment Plans while interacting with client Genesis Counseling Services-Home and Community Outreach (Contractor). Tacoma, WA. Owner/CEO and Director 6/1995 – Present
Directs and plans the overall development and implementation of the home and community based counseling and therapy program; develops and initiates service contracts with DSHS and other service agencies;
• Develops, implements, evaluates quality and conducts ongoing revision of initiatives and business plan
• Continually improve quality, continuity, and cost effectiveness of programs and services in compliance with state and federal regulations governing services.
*ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE*
Clover Park School District #400 Lakewood, WA. Registered Mental Health Counselor/Risk Manager and Substitute Teacher 2/1992 – 2/2013
Certified Substitute Teacher responsible for providing daily instruction to students; Motivating disadvantaged students and effectively managing EBD students (Emotionally Behaviorally Disturbed),
• Academic testing, measuring and evaluating student progress.
• Academic School Counselor in the K-12 Public School System: Management and operational oversight of the educational programs involving 600-1500 students,
• Assuring program staff functionality and compliance with state and federal regulations, and local ordinances, while providing counseling services to students, while collaborating to resolve student academic handicaps such as learning disabilities, familial issues and peer problems
Catholic Community Services Tacoma, WA. Child and Family Mental Health Therapist, Risk Manager, Family Reconciliation Services Community based Family Preservation, and Family Reconciliation Therapist meeting with families;
• Intensive Mental Health counseling addressing psychological conflicts, mental and emotional disorders.
• Developing Individualized and Tailored Treatment and Safety Plans, organized and conducted wraparound conferences with child, parent, teachers, and Juvenile officer for additional support.
Madigan Regional Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Joint Base Lewis McChord Tacoma, WA.
Mental Health Unit Technician/Supervisor
• Highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution-focused medical professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for adults experiencing mental health difficulties, or exposed to drug and alcohol misuse, abuse and addiction.
• Performed professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients; working as a team member evaluative, conducting individual, family and group therapy.
• Evaluating clients' physical, mental, and Psycho-social condition; assessing and developing problem oriented treatment approaches for serious, maladaptive, sociopathic and bipolar behaviors. Developed and implemented the use of Individual Client Treatment Plans to gain optimal clinical outcomes
• Prepared verbal and written progress notes and reports: attended conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health methodologies, medications and treatment issues. .
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EDUCATION:
• Master of Divinity (Thesis Completed), Covenant Bible Seminary, Lakewood, WA
• Master of Biblical Studies (Practicum Completed), Covenant Bible Seminary, Lakewood, WA
• B.S. Degree, Police Science and Administration, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
• A.A.S. Degree, Mental Health Services, Community College of the Air Force
• A.A.S. Degree, Education and Training Management, Community College of the Air Force
• Diploma, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist, Stratford Career Institute, St. Albans, VT
• Diploma, Professional Paralegal Program, With Honors, Ashworth College, Norcross, GA
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Professional Ethics completed 2019, Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, WA
• Disarming the Suicidal Mind, Evidence-Based Assessments & Interventions
• Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Safety Planning tools (Including HIPPA Requirements)
• Assessing Trauma, Crisis Planning, reducing self-harm and self-mutilation tendencies.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Chemical Dependency Professional –CDP Certification pending
• Nursing Assistant Registered, license #NA 00146859, DOH, WA (current)
• Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, #16726; Nation Association of Forensic Counselors
• Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, #16726; American College of Certified Forensic Counselors
• Registered and Certified Hypnotherapist Cert. #3491, American Board of Hypnotherapy
• Certified Family Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals
• Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals
• Notary Public, State of Washington, License #127886; Olympia, Washington, expires 2023
ACTIVE AND RESERVE MILITARY DUTY:
United States Air Force: 9/23/1973 – 4//04/2010. Master Sergeant, Retired. Secret Security Clearance
Viet Nam Era Veteran; Desert Shield/Desert Storm War Veteran; Academies attended and Military
Positions Held: 1. Security Police, Law Enforcement Officer/Supervisor (Leadership Academy Graduate)
2. Mental Health Management/Supervisor (NCO Academy Graduate)
3. Education and Training Manager and Staff Training Program Inspector
(Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy Graduate)
4. Director of Technical Training, 125th Special Tactics Squadron
5. U.S. Air Force First Sergeant (First Sergeant’s Academy Graduate)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
• CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocate) – Former GAL Volunteer, Pierce County Juvenile Court
• Volunteer Services: DSHS – Former Child Protection Team member for Region 5
• Board Certified Chaplain – Covenant Bible Fellowship
CURRENT ORGANIZATIONS:
• NAADAC Professional Member #148831 (yearly renewal required)
• International Association of Trauma Professionals (yearly proficiency training and recertification)
• American College of Certified Forensic Counselors (yearly CE and recertification required)
• American Board of Hypnotherapy (yearly CE and recertification required)
• Covenant Bible Fellowship (yearly proficiency education required)
• National Society of Notaries (renewal and bonding required every 4 years)
• Holy Rosary Catholic Chapel, Member
• Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Associate Pastor
REFERENCES: FORMER AND CURRENT SUPERVISORS
Mrs. Shannon Linhoff, Facilities Clinical Supervisor, Evergreen Treatment Services, Renton WA
Phone # ------------. (Former Supervisor) email address ------------
Mr. Sean Soth, Clinical Director, Evergreen Treatment Services, Seattle, WA
Phone # ------------ email address: ------------
Mr. Drew Robertson, Superintendent, American Behavioral Health, Washington Correction Center, Shelton, WA
Phone #: ------------. (Former Supervisor) email address: ------------
Mr. Steve Hill, Pierce County Juvenile Court, Tacoma, WA
Phone #: ------------ (Former Supervisor) Cell: ------------ email address: ------------
Mr. Edwin J. Wea, MA, LMHC, NAVOS Outpatient Services
Phone #: ------------ Cell: ------------. (Former Co-worker) email address: E------------
Reverend Debra Hanna, MA. Ed, M.Div., Christ Temple, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Tacoma, WA Phone #: ------------ Cell: ------------ email address: ------------
REV. PHILLIP E. APPLING, M.DIV., MABS, BS, AAS-MHS/ETM
------------, Email: ------------
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Case Manager for Homeless Services
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Accomplished entrepreneur and public educator, Phillip is a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor committed to serving both persons with chemical addictions and co-occurring disorders. Phillip is skilled in collaborating with various community resources, when seeking to secure housing for his patients. His success has come both through his commitment, and willingness, to work with the patient through a myriad of obstacles, knowing the patient will prevail, and obtain housing for his/her family. Phillip has a combined 30 years of clinical practice working as a mental health counselor/clinician, chemical dependency counselor/clinician, and an Intensive Tenant Support Program Manager working with disabled, but highly capable, adult clients. Phillip is adept in the practical application, and use, of the sociological approach involved with reducing homelessness, client hospital visits and involuntary commitments. Phillip has developed in-depth knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends, and influences upon the various ethnicities and cultures in which substance use, addiction and homelessness play a part. Phillip has spent a career developing, improving and implementing programs and best practice solutions as related to overall patient wellness. His presentations, and clinical experience, assures all important clinical issues are addressed during assessment, treatment planning and case management. As a professional communicator, he promotes staff interactions while cultivating strong professional relationships. Phillip is a Professional Public Speaker and Clergyman, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and preventive medicine. Phillip is;
• A skilled Practitioner of Intensive EMDR (7 Phase treatment complex trauma and PTSD).
• Skilled clinician working with the cycle of shame and guilt, its down spiral and repeated patterns of behavior.
• Skilled in locating community resources, making client referrals, monitoring service utilization and outcomes.
• Skilled in the clinical discharge planning, recovery concepts, and, comprehensive, relapse- prevention plans.
CORE FORENSIC COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE – WORK RELEASE & PRISON
• Preparing service plans for patients in addiction recovery, making referrals to Mental Health for those with co-occurring disorders when needed.
• Provide ongoing treatment, services and case management to patient, while developing and coordinating community reentry plans.
• Prepared and maintained comprehensive, accurate and timely reports, summaries and progress notes including correspondence to courts and family when required.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with internal therapeutic community staff and external corrections officers, classification officers, work release and prison administrative staff.
CORE EXPERIENCE: CO-OCCURING DISORDERS; TRAUMA IINFORMED CARE & ADDICTION COUNSELING
• Accomplished in Chemical Dependency counseling patients with co-occurring disorders, and those impacted by Domestic Violence, Anger, abuse and Trauma.
• Skilled in psychoeducational instruction and counseling with guided curriculum objectives and goals
• Assessments and Treatment; Providing direct clinical services and overall case management to client.
• Skilled in self-harm reduction counseling and techniques.
• Skilled in assessment and treatment of Trauma, Grief and Loss issues associated with addiction.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Evergreen Treatment Services: (2 Positions held) Salary: 3040 monthly Renton, WA 98057
Addiction Counselor in the Medication Assisted Treatment Program 5/2018 -11/2018
Nursing Assistant performing temporary duty as Dispensary UA Technician 11/2018-6/10/2019
As an addiction counselor Phillip conducts screening and assessment to determine patient needs;
• Provides individual therapy, group therapy sessions, using cognitive behavioral approach
• Coordinates contact with medical provider for patient’s medical evaluation and medical assessment
• Provides direct/continuous chemical dependency assessments and evaluations for 66 patients
• Develops treatment plans, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and professional reports
• Assists patients in gaining access to state and local health delivery systems, funding for services, access to housing resources, while observing the clinical services mandates.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, case consultation/presentations and staff trainings
• Understands and actively applies recovery concepts as appropriate while remaining in compliance with state and federal regulations, policies and privacy act requirements.
Dispensary UA Technician – encouraged patient participation in the ETS UA program
• Encourages patient Consistently provide a UA specimen on a monthly basis
• Protect patient information and communicate directly with medical providers when problems arise
• Respond to requests from dispensary manager, medical providers and orders of the Medical director.
Royal Life Centers, LLC Salary: 2880 monthly Sumner, WA.
Chemical Dependency Professional Therapist/Trainee; Detox: paid internship 170 hrs. 02/2018 – 03/2018
• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor For Detox and Residential Treatment; Providing a tailored course of treatment to clients through assessment, treatment planning, self-discovery sessions, and individual and group counseling while using prescribed corporate curriculum and;
• Assisting patient in overcoming dependencies/addictions, and adjusting to daily challenges; collaborating with mental health, physician and nursing staff; reviewing precautions for patients on buprenorphine and naltrexone for opiate detox tapering treatment; Advocate for patient and confer with family, keeping them informed of treatment progress, planning, follow-up and aftercare programs.
Department of Corrections, Washington Correction Center for Women Gig Harbor, WA. Contracted by American Behavioral Health Salary: 2840 monthly 01/2017 – 02/2018 Graduate (6 week) - Washington State Correctional Worker Core Academy Chemical Dependency Clinician Assigned to the Therapeutic Community: Phillip develops Individual Treatment Plans and programs at different leaning abilities and levels, providing the full range of case management for patients under the supervision of the Department of Corrections. He consistently encourages activities to promote physical, mental and social development. Managed caseload of 24 duel diagnosed, addicted and forensic patients in the Therapeutic Community. Counseling included
• Developing and updating comprehensive, treatment plans with the inmate, using their voiced statements, and recovery principles while consistently exercising cultural sensitivity.
• Managed coeducational groups of 53 inmates, using curriculum subjects including; Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Values, Substance abuse Education, Core Skills and Relapse Prevention.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment, documenting positive outcomes
Department of Corrections, Progress House-Work Release Tacoma, WA. Contracted by Spectrum Behavioral Health Salary: 2800 Monthly 07/2016 – 01/2017 Providing assessment, progress notes, case management and psychoeducational services to Prison Work Release population of 90 minimum custody inmates. Group included classes on Addiction, Denial and Defense, Behavior and Consequences, Criminogenic Behavior, Relationships and Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. Daily priority was thoroughly assessing risk, disrupting self-harm and destructive behaviors.
• Clinical assessment of client needs; formulating assessed and therapeutic information, applying findings and diagnostic impressions to the combined treatment/safety plans.
• Facilitating Self-discovery/Check-in groups, monitoring and documenting client participation, program effectiveness, and client outcomes. (Transitioned to Washington Correction Center for Women)
Covenant Bible Seminary Lakewood, WA.
Professor of Biblical Studies (Part Time) Rev. Dr. Merritt Lawson, President 6/2013 – 6/2015
As Seminary Professor, monitored student progress:
• Provided daily class instruction, assessing and evaluating student performance and understanding;
• Serve as curriculum resource advisor, developing and implemented new graduate level classes complete with class description and curriculum outline; Forecast planning with new students
Pierce County Juvenile Court Tacoma, WA.
Court Appointed Special Advocate/GAL Volunteer Supervisor: Steve Hill 4/2013 – 3/2018
Advocating for children involved with the Pierce County Juvenile Court as victims of child abuse and neglect, in State Protective Custody, and those who reside in foster care programs. The CASA/GAL reports directly to the Pierce County Juvenile court regarding;
• Investigations of child and family circumstances, Making formal recommendations to the court
• Achieving professional collaboration with defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges
• Developed and recommended Permanent placement plan for child and steps taken to achieve it
Christ Temple, CME Church, Tacoma, WA.
Associate Pastor (Part Time) 7/2012 – Present
Assisting the Senior Pastor in overseeing the life and direction of the church, having a firm, unrelenting grasp on its purpose, values and contribution to the community;
• Preaching and teaching; providing leadership training in discipleship and ministry
• Assist in directing staff in the execution of the churches purpose, Goal and vision
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma-Pierce County Tacoma, WA. Case Manager II, Client Services Coordinator 6/2011 – 11/2011 Providing service to those with HIV, and AIDS Virus; assisting client to gain access to needed medical, social, educational services. Completing intake assessment, critical care evaluation and triage; compiling assessment data, social histories and diagnostic information.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary departments including social workers, Pierce County AIDS Foundation, financial and medical resources; organizing assessment data in preparing concise, comprehensive reports
• Developed and maintained the confidence and cooperation of emotionally disturbed clients with the HIV and AIDS diagnosis, developing and implementing Individual Treatment Plans while interacting with client Genesis Counseling Services-Home and Community Outreach (Contractor). Tacoma, WA. Owner/CEO and Director 6/1995 – Present
Directs and plans the overall development and implementation of the home and community based counseling and therapy program; develops and initiates service contracts with DSHS and other service agencies;
• Develops, implements, evaluates quality and conducts ongoing revision of initiatives and business plan
• Continually improve quality, continuity, and cost effectiveness of programs and services in compliance with state and federal regulations governing services.
*ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE*
Clover Park School District #400 Lakewood, WA. Registered Mental Health Counselor/Risk Manager and Substitute Teacher 2/1992 – 2/2013
Certified Substitute Teacher responsible for providing daily instruction to students; Motivating disadvantaged students and effectively managing EBD students (Emotionally Behaviorally Disturbed),
• Academic testing, measuring and evaluating student progress.
• Academic School Counselor in the K-12 Public School System: Management and operational oversight of the educational programs involving 600-1500 students,
• Assuring program staff functionality and compliance with state and federal regulations, and local ordinances, while providing counseling services to students, while collaborating to resolve student academic handicaps such as learning disabilities, familial issues and peer problems
Catholic Community Services Tacoma, WA. Child and Family Mental Health Therapist, Risk Manager, Family Reconciliation Services Community based Family Preservation, and Family Reconciliation Therapist meeting with families;
• Intensive Mental Health counseling addressing psychological conflicts, mental and emotional disorders.
• Developing Individualized and Tailored Treatment and Safety Plans, organized and conducted wraparound conferences with child, parent, teachers, and Juvenile officer for additional support.
Madigan Regional Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Joint Base Lewis McChord Tacoma, WA.
Mental Health Unit Technician/Supervisor
• Highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solution-focused medical professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for adults experiencing mental health difficulties, or exposed to drug and alcohol misuse, abuse and addiction.
• Performed professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients; working as a team member evaluative, conducting individual, family and group therapy.
• Evaluating clients' physical, mental, and Psycho-social condition; assessing and developing problem oriented treatment approaches for serious, maladaptive, sociopathic and bipolar behaviors. Developed and implemented the use of Individual Client Treatment Plans to gain optimal clinical outcomes
• Prepared verbal and written progress notes and reports: attended conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health methodologies, medications and treatment issues. .
___________________________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION:
• Master of Divinity (Thesis Completed), Covenant Bible Seminary, Lakewood, WA
• Master of Biblical Studies (Practicum Completed), Covenant Bible Seminary, Lakewood, WA
• B.S. Degree, Police Science and Administration, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
• A.A.S. Degree, Mental Health Services, Community College of the Air Force
• A.A.S. Degree, Education and Training Management, Community College of the Air Force
• Diploma, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist, Stratford Career Institute, St. Albans, VT
• Diploma, Professional Paralegal Program, With Honors, Ashworth College, Norcross, GA
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Professional Ethics completed 2019, Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, WA
• Disarming the Suicidal Mind, Evidence-Based Assessments & Interventions
• Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning and Safety Planning tools (Including HIPPA Requirements)
• Assessing Trauma, Crisis Planning, reducing self-harm and self-mutilation tendencies.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Chemical Dependency Professional –CDP Certification pending
• Nursing Assistant Registered, license #NA 00146859, DOH, WA (current)
• Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, #16726; Nation Association of Forensic Counselors
• Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, #16726; American College of Certified Forensic Counselors
• Registered and Certified Hypnotherapist Cert. #3491, American Board of Hypnotherapy
• Certified Family Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals
• Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals
• Notary Public, State of Washington, License #127886; Olympia, Washington, expires 2023
ACTIVE AND RESERVE MILITARY DUTY:
United States Air Force: 9/23/1973 – 4//04/2010. Master Sergeant, Retired. Secret Security Clearance
Viet Nam Era Veteran; Desert Shield/Desert Storm War Veteran; Academies attended and Military
Positions Held: 1. Security Police, Law Enforcement Officer/Supervisor (Leadership Academy Graduate)
2. Mental Health Management/Supervisor (NCO Academy Graduate)
3. Education and Training Manager and Staff Training Program Inspector
(Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy Graduate)
4. Director of Technical Training, 125th Special Tactics Squadron
5. U.S. Air Force First Sergeant (First Sergeant’s Academy Graduate)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
• CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocate) – Former GAL Volunteer, Pierce County Juvenile Court
• Volunteer Services: DSHS – Former Child Protection Team member for Region 5
• Board Certified Chaplain – Covenant Bible Fellowship
CURRENT ORGANIZATIONS:
• NAADAC Professional Member #148831 (yearly renewal required)
• International Association of Trauma Professionals (yearly proficiency training and recertification)
• American College of Certified Forensic Counselors (yearly CE and recertification required)
• American Board of Hypnotherapy (yearly CE and recertification required)
• Covenant Bible Fellowship (yearly proficiency education required)
• National Society of Notaries (renewal and bonding required every 4 years)
• Holy Rosary Catholic Chapel, Member
• Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Associate Pastor
REFERENCES: FORMER AND CURRENT SUPERVISORS
Mrs. Shannon Linhoff, Facilities Clinical Supervisor, Evergreen Treatment Services, Renton WA
Phone # ------------. (Former Supervisor) email address ------------
Mr. Sean Soth, Clinical Director, Evergreen Treatment Services, Seattle, WA
Phone # ------------ email address: ------------
Mr. Drew Robertson, Superintendent, American Behavioral Health, Washington Correction Center, Shelton, WA
Phone #: ------------. (Former Supervisor) email address: ------------
Mr. Steve Hill, Pierce County Juvenile Court, Tacoma, WA
Phone #: ------------ (Former Supervisor) Cell: ------------ email address: ------------
Mr. Edwin J. Wea, MA, LMHC, NAVOS Outpatient Services
Phone #: ------------ Cell: ------------. (Former Co-worker) email address: E------------
Reverend Debra Hanna, MA. Ed, M.Div., Christ Temple, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Tacoma, WA Phone #: ------------ Cell: ------------ email address: ------------