Education

•50+ hours of coursework in supervision

•1987, MA Counseling Psychology, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR

•1984, Certificate of Completion, Addiction Counselor Training Program, OHSU, Addictions Treatment and Training Clinic

•1977, BS. Ed. Business Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Professional Experience

2005-2013:  Washington County Corrections:  Addictions/Mental Health Therapist

•Mental Health assessments and consultation for corrections clients

•Dual Diagnosis groups, including specialized group for sex offenders with mental health and substance abuse issues

•Supervision for master’s level interns

•Trainings for staff

•MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy)

•Individual therapy with difficult clients

1989-2005: LifeWorks NW

Program Director,  Adult Mental Health Program:  Administrative supervision of Adult Outpatient Services, Gambling Treatment Program, New Options for Women Program (NOW), Federal Dual Diagnosis Program

Program Director, Day-to-day management and supervision of several Open Gate programs including Dual Diagnosis, Service Coordination (case management), intakes, medical program, housing program, supervision of graduate students and licensure candidates

Addictions/Dual Diagnosis Therapist

Gambling Treatment Therapist

Individual Therapist specializing in clients with severe personality disorders

1987-1989:  Alcohol Treatment Specialist, Clackamas County Mental Health Clinic, Oregon City, OR

Teach education series for DUII clients

Facilitate therapy groups

Conduct assessment interviews

1985-1988:  Substance Abuse Counselor/Administrative Assistant, Oregon Health Sciences University, AT&TC, Portland, OR

Licensure:  Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Oregon, 1995 #C1047