I was born in Richfield, Utah. After graduating from Richfield High School I relocated to Provo to attend college and obtained a Masters Degree in Education in 2002. I continued in college an additional year so that I could be licensed as a Professional Counselor in Utah.
Excerpts from my resume follow --
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC / CMHC) August 2007 to present
Storm Ridge Ranch, Monroe & Marysvale, Utah
* Provide individual and family therapy to adolescent males.
Typical issues: Drug and Alcohol abuse/dependence,
Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Impulse Control, Self-esteem issues, etc.
* Address prevention issues/methods.
* Provide trainings to staff, parents.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, casemanager,
treatment team, etc.)
* Maintain contact with parents and extended families.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) March 2006 to 2011
LDS Family Services, Provo and Richfield, Utah
Currently a outside contractor for LDS Family Services
* Provide individuals, families and couples with counseling.
Typical issues: Addictions to Drugs, Pornography, Alcohol;
Depression, Anxiety, Marriage/Communication,
Anger, Sexuality issues, etc.
* Address prevention issues/methods.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, etc.)
* Maintain contact with related parties.
Licensed Clinical Therapist (LPC / CMHC) November 2005 to present
Department of Human Services, State of Utah
Adult Protective Services, Provo & Richfield, Utah
* Serve as a clinical consultant in team staffing and to
individual workers on their cases.
* Complete mental health and mental capacity assessments for adults with disabilities or who are over 65.
* Initiate, conduct, and complete investigations of alleged
abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and elder adults.
* Conduct clinical trainings for the general public, staff members, other
agencies, and various other professionals focused on prevention and reporting.
* Meet on councils and coalitions with other area agencies in order to
coordinate services for disabled and/or elderly clients.
* Member of the APS Statute Revision Committee in 2007:
Responsible to rewrite the APS Statute (62A-3-301)
Proctor Parent for “At Risk” Youth August 1999 to August 2006
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
* Provide a safe environment.
* Work on Social Developmental Skills skills and goals with the young men.
* Crisis management and informal counseling.
* Coordinate with case managers, parents, therapists, and other
interested parties.
Mental Health Counselor (CPCi/LPC) October 2003 to August 2006
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
Birdseye Boys Ranch
* Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescent males
concerning offense issues, anger management, family reunification, etc.
* Participate in clinical and other staffings.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, etc.)
* Maintain contact with parents, educational consultants and extended families.
Mental Health Counselor Intern April 2003 to October 2003
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
Better B Girls Ranch
* Provide individual and group therapy to adolescent females
presenting with mental health / behavior disorders.
* Participate in case staffings.
* Provide proper case documentation.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, etc.)
Caseworker III, Clinical consultant November 2002 to 2005
Department of Human Services, State of Utah
Adult Protective Services, Provo, Utah
* Served as a clinical consultant in team staffing and to
individual workers on their cases.
* Completed mental health and mental capacity assessments
* Initiated, conducted, and completed investigations of alleged
abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and elder adults.
Employment Specialist December 2001 to November 2002
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation, Provo, Utah
* Negotiated funding between various State, Federal, and private agencies.
* Carefully adhered to regulations, guidelines, and procedures set by policy and law.
* Developed relationships / built jobs with employers in Utah and Wasatch Counties.
* Assisted persons with disabilities in job searches and job placement.
* Coordinated efforts between various agencies, clients, and clients' guardians.
Residential Coordinator March 1998 to December 2001
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
* Served as a member of the Clinical Treatment Team
* Responsible to help determine the ongoing needs of each youth
and to aid in the development of individual treatment plans.
* Supervised part-time staff working at the facility, conduct hiring and
any disciplinary measures.
* Responsible to supervise and assist with the implementation of
programs for individual youth and for the group.
Teaching Experience
* Taught social work modules pertaining to community work and gerontology for a colleague at BYU, as a substitute, three times in 2005-2006.
* Taught social skills to boys, ages 14-17, in a private school (6 weeks, in 2002)
* Conduct training for professionals in groups ranging from 5-100 people.
Experience Other Than Teaching
* I provide social worker training and mental capacity assessment training to State Employees.
* I provide intervention and social work support training to staff at licensed facilities.
* I provide caregiver training to groups and individuals.
Volunteer Work and Other Activities
Civil Air Patrol- Sevier Valley Squadron 2008-2012
* Work with the cadets, assess needs.
* Participate in recruiting and retention
* Act as Moral Leadership Officer- provide monthly lessons and lead discussions.
Focus: Drug and alcohol prevention, moral development, teamwork, leadership skills, and cadet retention.
Richfield Gaming Club 2008-present
* Located and negotiated for free use of space in the community.
* Created advertising.
I created this community event. The Richfield Gaming Club is open to all community members. We meet from 6:30-10 on the 4th Fridays to play board and card games. It’s an opportunity for people to meet in a friendly atmosphere.
This club was created in response to the many clients (teens and adults) who had expressed to me that there is “nothing” to do in Richfield on a Friday night.
Additional Information
* Experienced in the use of computers in Macintosh, PC and Linux environments.
* Certified Crisis Counselor
* Completed the Utah State Core DV training
* Attending certification course Rape Crisis Counseling, March 2010
Excerpts from my resume follow --
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC / CMHC) August 2007 to present
Storm Ridge Ranch, Monroe & Marysvale, Utah
* Provide individual and family therapy to adolescent males.
Typical issues: Drug and Alcohol abuse/dependence,
Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Impulse Control, Self-esteem issues, etc.
* Address prevention issues/methods.
* Provide trainings to staff, parents.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, casemanager,
treatment team, etc.)
* Maintain contact with parents and extended families.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) March 2006 to 2011
LDS Family Services, Provo and Richfield, Utah
Currently a outside contractor for LDS Family Services
* Provide individuals, families and couples with counseling.
Typical issues: Addictions to Drugs, Pornography, Alcohol;
Depression, Anxiety, Marriage/Communication,
Anger, Sexuality issues, etc.
* Address prevention issues/methods.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, etc.)
* Maintain contact with related parties.
Licensed Clinical Therapist (LPC / CMHC) November 2005 to present
Department of Human Services, State of Utah
Adult Protective Services, Provo & Richfield, Utah
* Serve as a clinical consultant in team staffing and to
individual workers on their cases.
* Complete mental health and mental capacity assessments for adults with disabilities or who are over 65.
* Initiate, conduct, and complete investigations of alleged
abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and elder adults.
* Conduct clinical trainings for the general public, staff members, other
agencies, and various other professionals focused on prevention and reporting.
* Meet on councils and coalitions with other area agencies in order to
coordinate services for disabled and/or elderly clients.
* Member of the APS Statute Revision Committee in 2007:
Responsible to rewrite the APS Statute (62A-3-301)
Proctor Parent for “At Risk” Youth August 1999 to August 2006
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
* Provide a safe environment.
* Work on Social Developmental Skills skills and goals with the young men.
* Crisis management and informal counseling.
* Coordinate with case managers, parents, therapists, and other
interested parties.
Mental Health Counselor (CPCi/LPC) October 2003 to August 2006
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
Birdseye Boys Ranch
* Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescent males
concerning offense issues, anger management, family reunification, etc.
* Participate in clinical and other staffings.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, etc.)
* Maintain contact with parents, educational consultants and extended families.
Mental Health Counselor Intern April 2003 to October 2003
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
Better B Girls Ranch
* Provide individual and group therapy to adolescent females
presenting with mental health / behavior disorders.
* Participate in case staffings.
* Provide proper case documentation.
* Consult with other professionals (doctor, psychiatrist, etc.)
Caseworker III, Clinical consultant November 2002 to 2005
Department of Human Services, State of Utah
Adult Protective Services, Provo, Utah
* Served as a clinical consultant in team staffing and to
individual workers on their cases.
* Completed mental health and mental capacity assessments
* Initiated, conducted, and completed investigations of alleged
abuse, neglect or exploitation of disabled and elder adults.
Employment Specialist December 2001 to November 2002
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation, Provo, Utah
* Negotiated funding between various State, Federal, and private agencies.
* Carefully adhered to regulations, guidelines, and procedures set by policy and law.
* Developed relationships / built jobs with employers in Utah and Wasatch Counties.
* Assisted persons with disabilities in job searches and job placement.
* Coordinated efforts between various agencies, clients, and clients' guardians.
Residential Coordinator March 1998 to December 2001
Heritage Youth Services, Spanish Fork, Utah
* Served as a member of the Clinical Treatment Team
* Responsible to help determine the ongoing needs of each youth
and to aid in the development of individual treatment plans.
* Supervised part-time staff working at the facility, conduct hiring and
any disciplinary measures.
* Responsible to supervise and assist with the implementation of
programs for individual youth and for the group.
Teaching Experience
* Taught social work modules pertaining to community work and gerontology for a colleague at BYU, as a substitute, three times in 2005-2006.
* Taught social skills to boys, ages 14-17, in a private school (6 weeks, in 2002)
* Conduct training for professionals in groups ranging from 5-100 people.
Experience Other Than Teaching
* I provide social worker training and mental capacity assessment training to State Employees.
* I provide intervention and social work support training to staff at licensed facilities.
* I provide caregiver training to groups and individuals.
Volunteer Work and Other Activities
Civil Air Patrol- Sevier Valley Squadron 2008-2012
* Work with the cadets, assess needs.
* Participate in recruiting and retention
* Act as Moral Leadership Officer- provide monthly lessons and lead discussions.
Focus: Drug and alcohol prevention, moral development, teamwork, leadership skills, and cadet retention.
Richfield Gaming Club 2008-present
* Located and negotiated for free use of space in the community.
* Created advertising.
I created this community event. The Richfield Gaming Club is open to all community members. We meet from 6:30-10 on the 4th Fridays to play board and card games. It’s an opportunity for people to meet in a friendly atmosphere.
This club was created in response to the many clients (teens and adults) who had expressed to me that there is “nothing” to do in Richfield on a Friday night.
Additional Information
* Experienced in the use of computers in Macintosh, PC and Linux environments.
* Certified Crisis Counselor
* Completed the Utah State Core DV training
* Attending certification course Rape Crisis Counseling, March 2010