Position:
Site Manager, Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Advocate BroMenn at Proctor Hospital
Location:
Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area
Work:
Proctor Hospital
- Normal, IL since Oct 2012
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Site Manager, Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Advocate BroMenn
Veritas Counseling
Feb 2011 - Oct 2012
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Mental Health Counselor & Owner
Illinois State University
- Normal, IL Feb 2003 - Oct 2012
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Counselor
Illinois State Univeristy
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
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Instructor
Illinois State University
Jul 2008 - Jan 2010
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Instructor
Illinois Wesleyan University
Jan 2002 - Sep 2004
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Staff Counselor
Proctor Hospital
Nov 2000 - Feb 2003
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Counselor
McLean County Center for Human Service
- Bloomington, IL Jul 1998 - Nov 2000
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Child and Adolescent Therapist/Crisis Interventionist
The Children's Foundation
- Bloomington, IL Jan 1998 - Jul 1998
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Adolescent Counselor
Eau Claire County
Apr 1996 - Nov 1997
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Juvenile Detention Office
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1995 - 1997
MS, Mental Health Counseling
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1988 - 1992
BS, Political Science, Psychology
Skills:
Crisis Intervention, Training, Student Affairs, Mental Health, Teaching, Program Development, Psychotherapy, Therapists, Group Therapy, Psychology, Student Development, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy, Social Services, Counseling Psychology, Addiction Recovery, Public Speaking
Interests:
Professional: Drug and alcohol counseling, mindfulness meditation, crisis management of high risk populations, public speaking, training and presenting on various mental health topics.
Honor & Awards:
2009 - ISU Team Excellence Award for collaborative efforts and exemplary teamwork in the Success 101 Program
2008 – ISU Division of Student Affairs Star Award: Outstanding New Program, QPR Suicide Prevention
2006 - ISU Student Counseling Services Programming and Research Initiative Gamsky-Lamb Award
2004 - Division of Student Affairs Star Award: Outstanding First Year Staff Member
2003 - Division of Student Affairs Star Award: Teamwork, Student Counseling Services after-hours on call
Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association - IAODAPCA