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ELISABETH T. GARCIA
932 S. Woodrow Lane
Atlanta, GA 30125
(404) 555-4569
| Profile |
Seasoned counselor and manager with training in-and insight into-human behavior, with special emphasis on addictive behavior and crisis intervention. Experienced in developing and directing counseling programs. Skilled in assessing patients and developing and administrating treatment plans.
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| Professional Experience |
| May 1994-current |
Senior Outpatient Counselor, Center for Chemical Dependency, Memorial Hospital, Wells, OH
- Developed and implemented the center's first Domestic Violence Men's Group, enhancing the anger management and communication skills of abusers in a group setting
- Updated and revised eating disorder program to include prevention education for family and friends of patient, resulting in fewer reported cases and increased awareness among those groups
- Provide group after care counseling
- Conduct individual counseling of dual disorder (chemical dependency and mental illness) Clients
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| Oct 1990-May 1994 |
Primary Case Manager, Bowen Counseling Center, Bedford, OH
- Served as Float Counselor in Intensive Psychiatric, Multi-Axis and Geroaddiction units
- Assed clients and developed master treatment plans, objectives and methods
- Established guidelines for counselor discharge summaries to comply with insurance company requirements, resulting in faster claims result for patients and the center
- Organized four continuing education workshops, including hiring educators, securing classroom facilities, arranging lunches and providing necessary written materials
- Developed and implemented sibling awareness and prevention program for families of teenage patients in Alcohol Unit; 95% of the graduates continued to be alcohol-free one year after completing program
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| Feb 1986-October 1990 |
Chaplain, Bowen Counseling Center, Bedford, OH
- Assessed patients and developed master treatment plans, involving chaplaincy goals, objectives and methods
- Led weekly grief/loss workshops, spirituality groups, step groups and individual and couples continuing care groups
- Established and led support group for couples who had lost an infant at birth
- Scheduled all chaplaincy events
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| Feb 1991-current |
Volunteer, Green County Caring Center, Wells, OH
- Provide emotional counseling for six of the Caring Center's needy clients
- Refer all clients to appropriate county assistance agencies
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| March 1993-current |
Leader, Marriage Enrichment Program, Bedford Lutheran Church, Bedford, OH
- Developed and currently lead community program housed by local church
- Created all lessons and written materials for program, which addresses and meets a community need
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| April 1985-Feb 1986 |
Chaplaincy Internship, Green County Memorial Hospital, Waldon, OH
- Completed educational process provided in cooperation with Christian Theological Seminary to experience all phases of the chaplain's role
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| Jan 1984-April 1985 |
Volunteer, Ohio Women's Prison, Columbus, OH
- Participated in crafts and conversation programs to enhance women's opportunities for positive interaction and increased self-esteem
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| Education |
| 1990 |
Scared Theology Masters in Pastoral Counseling, Christian Theological
Seminary, columbus, OH |
| 1986 |
Master of Divinity, Christian Theological Seminary, Columbus, OH |
| 1983 |
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Oh |
| Certification/State Licensing |
| 1990 |
Certified Alcoholism Counselor |
| 1989 |
Certified Marriage and Family Therapist |
Ordination
1986 |
Lutheran Church |
| Memberships |
National Association of Pastoral Counselors
Ohio Association of Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselors
Green County Council to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Green County Task Force to Prevent Domestic Violence |
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