Position:
Senior Associate, Mental Health, Services to Armed Forces at American Red Cross, Consultant and clinician at Clinical Therapist/Manager in Private Practice
Work:
American Red Cross
- National Headquarters 2025 E. Street NW, Washington, DC since Aug 2013
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Senior Associate, Mental Health, Services to Armed Forces
Clinical Therapist/Manager in Private Practice
- Washington, DC since Mar 2013
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Consultant and clinician
Green Door
- Washington, DC Oct 2004 - Nov 2012
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Clinical Manager
Lexngton County Community Mental Health agency
- Lexington, SC Oct 1996 - Jan 2001
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Clinical Program Manager
Family and Children's Court Services
- Clovis, NM Sep 1992 - Jul 1996
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Executive Director
Family Advocate Program
- Boise, Idaho Sep 1989 - Jun 1992
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State and Local Program Director, CASA Program
Education:
Boston University 1987 - 1989
EDM, Counseling
University of Maryland University College 1985 - 1987
BS, Summa cum laude, psychology
Borah High School 1974 - 1977
college prep--HS diploma
Skills:
Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Managment, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, Social Services, Program Development, Community Outreach, Clinical Supervision, Non-profits, CBT, Behavioral Health, Family Therapy, Adolescents, Treatment, Play Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Psychology, Grant Writing, Therapists, Nonprofits, Motivational Interviewing, Project Management, Program Management, Clinical Research, Interventions, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Co-occurring Disorders, Child Welfare, Community Mental Health
Interests:
Hiking, running, biking, wine enthusiast and gourmet cooking, traveling, avid reader, opera/theatre lover
Awards:
Liberty Bell Award
Ninth District Bar Association
Awarded for work in bringing court services and child advocacy to 9th district court. The award is given to an Individual who has made a difference to the legal community
Liberty Bell Award
Fourth District Bar Association
Awarded in Boise Idaho for effectively increasing child advocacy and representation to Ada County courts. The award is given to an Individual who has made a difference to the legal community
Best Practice Program
National Mental Health Association
Implemented and designed evidenced-based Family Crisis Intervention Program for the diversion of juvenile Offenders.
Best-Practice Program
Office of Juvenile Justice
Implemented and designed evidenced-based Family Crisis Intervention Program for the diversion of juvenile Offenders.
Best Practice Program
South Carolina Mental Health Assoociation
Implemented and designed evidenced-based Family Crisis Intervention Program for the diversion of juvenile Offenders.
Certifications:
Family Court Mediator, University of New Mexico, School of Law
Licensed Professional Counselor, District of Columbia Health Licensing, Board of Prof Counseling
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, District of Columbia Dept of Health, Board of Marriage & Family Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor-Supervisor, State of Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
Multi-Systemic Therapist Certification, Medical University South Carolina