An experienced professional with a broad record of experience and achievement within the filed of mental health. A stellar reputation for dependability, dedication and enthusiasm. Known for problem solving, proactive and strategic thinking that produces effective results. Promoter of integrated organizational style where teamwork, execution, and dedication are realized to be of critical importance.
EDUCATION
1995 Master of Science: Counseling: Emporia State University
1992 Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Minor Military Science: Eastern Michigan University
1989 Associates of Arts Degree: Liberal Arts, Saint Leo College
CERTIFICATIONS
2004 Kansas Approved Addiction Severity Index Administer
2002 SRS/Kansas Association of Addiction Professionals Addictions Counselor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2004 Addiction Severity Index: January, 2004
2003 Ethics: DOC; November 20th, 2003.
2003 Thinking for a Change: DOC; November 20th, 2003.
2003 Overcoming Treatment Barriers: KAAP; June 20, 2003
2003 Dual-Diagnosis: Assessment Issues: Labans - Internet Course.
2003 Mental Status Assessment in Addiction Settings: Labans Internet Course.
2003 Co-Dependency: CEU University, Internet Course.
2003 The Developmental Model of Recovery: CEU University, Internet Course.
2002 Relapse Prevention: CEU University, Internet Course.
1995 Peaceful Intervention
PRACTICAL EXPOSURE
Nine years of experience working in the field of social services encompassing;
Juvenile direct care - (CINC) and Level IV Placements;
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) direct care - case management, respite care; Developmentally Disabled and Mentally Retarded (DD/MR) direct care - support staff;
Substance Abuse (Community Referral Populations, DOC); individual and group counseling, treatment planning, assessment;
Adult Psychiatric Population (Private Psychiatric Hospital); admissions, referral, pre-certification, utilization review;
Contracting; SRS, Adult Medical Services
PROGRAM/ORGANIZATION - MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Served seven years as a Army Reserve Officer:
HHD Commander, 6th Brigade PD, 95th Division (IT) 1999-2001
Mobilization Officer, 6th Brigade PD, 95th Division (IT) 1997-1999
HHD Commander, 821st Transportation Battalion 1994-1997
Platoon Leader, 755th Maintenance Company 1992-1994
ADVANCED TRAINING IN MILITARY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Quartermaster Officer Advance Course 1998
Safety Officer 1998
Administrative Officer 1997
Transportation Officer Advance Course 1995
Movement and Mobilization Officer 1995
Nuclear, Biological Chemical Officer 1994
Ordinance Officer Advance Course 1993
AWARDS
ARCOM, 3rd Oakleaf Cluster, 1999
American Legion Medal,1991
Cadet Honors Award,1991
National Deans List,1990
LTV Aerospace & Defense Meda.,1990
Three year active duty scholarship: Green to Gold, 1989
PUBLICATIONS
The Insanity Plea: The Evolution of the Defense The Honors Journal: A collection of Undergraduate Prose, 1992