Skills:
Over 3 years of direct clinical and counseling experience established a solid knowledge and an eclectic application of counseling theories and techniques for individual and group treatment of behavioral, affective, personality and addictive disorders, and co-morbid (dual) diagnoses. Over 12 years of experience working within the human services setting, specifically the legal system provides a rigorous understanding of domestic and criminal court case proceedings through preparation of pleadings to include Complaints, Indictments, Motions, Orders, Pleas, Revocations, etc. relevant to divorce, custody, child support, and adoption and criminal court-mandated clients. Community minded, empathetic, patient, creative, flexible, and culturally sensitive to persons who are diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. Able to receive detailed information or instructions from various sources, including fellow staff and peers, mental health professionals, managed care organizations (MCO), court systems, and Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS).