1925 Aspen Drive, Suite 702B
Santa Fe, NM 87505-5480
Phone: (505) 603-2622
FAX: (505) 473–0260
rebecca@counselingsantafe.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
● Excellent therapeutic ability working with children, youth and adults
●Skill with individuals, couples and families
●Experience with a broad spectrum of problems using a variety of therapeutic interventions
●Expertise in interpersonal communications requiring professionalism, confidentiality and diplomacy
● Efficient administrative and organizational skills
● Accomplished in accounts receivable with third party payers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1/04-Present
●Private Practice Therapist; Santa Fe, New Mexico
●Ongoing therapeutic work in private office with adults, couples and families using a variety of treatment modalities
●Completion of paperwork and billing for all clients in accordance with current standards of practice
●Performance of all administrative functions for small private practice
8/07- Present
●Practice Development Consultant: Santa Fe New Mexico
●Training to individuals and agencies in building practice and clientele
●Instruction in billing third party payers including credentialing, contracting and billing procedures
●Clarification of grant and contract requirements to maximize billing and successful payment
●Guidance in public relations necessary to compete successfully in current marketplace
9/97-3/06
● Therapist, Youth Shelters and Family Services; Santa Fe, New Mexico
●Effective work with at-risk children, youth and families in long and short term therapy using cognitive behavioral, family systems, existential and narrative approaches
●Create appropriate treatment goals and evaluate outcomes in collaboration with clients
●Complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
●Participate in individual and group clinical supervision
●Knowledgeable and competent in harm reduction, youth development and strength-based philosophies
●Responsible for crisis calls and shared emergency cell phone rotation
4/05-6/07
●Deputy Director, Youth Shelters and Family Services; Santa Fe, New Mexico
●Provide clinical and administrative oversight for five programs
●Direct clinical and administrative supervision of program directors, manager, coordinators, therapists and interns
●Create and oversee annual operating plan and budgets for four programs
●Responsible for contract and licensing compliance and act as liaison with funding sources
●Hire, train and evaluate staff
●Oversight of public relations and outreach for Clinical Services Center
●Participate as integral member of Director’s Team
8/99-4/05
●Community Counseling Center Program Director, Youth Shelters and Family Services; Santa Fe, New Mexico
●Managed staff of therapists, case managers, program coordinators, counseling interns and office administrator
●Administratively and clinically supervised, hired, trained and evaluated counseling center staff
●Directed and maintained programs in compliance with policies and procedures, contracts and licensing regulations
●Assisted with program planning and development, strategic planning, development of policies and procedures, grant writing, budget, and outreach
●Acted as liaison with families, funders, referral agencies, Board of Directors and the general public
●Participated as an integral part of Management Team
EDUCATION
●Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 1986, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
●Master of Arts, Counseling, 1997, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND AFFILIATIONS
●Clinical Mental Health Counselor, State of New Mexico, 9/14/04 - 9/30/15
●National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors, 8/11/97-11/30/13