Dawn R. McElhenny
Marietta
Summary
Highly motivated and detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Proven abilities in research, editing, and gathering information. Strong desire to help others and able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence. Patience and understanding for people who are vulnerable to exploitation or mistreatment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Pennsylvania Comprehensive Behavioral Health
Red Lion, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to assess and address clients' mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive evaluations and client feedback.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to promote positive behavioral changes.
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
Dual Diagnosis Therapist
TrueNorth Wellness Services
York, PA
02.2018 - 04.2024
- Provided assessment, treatment, and referral to individuals with a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders. Assists in identification of problem areas and uses this knowledge to promote recovery as well as facilitate improvement in general skills for all clients. May also treat those with a mental health issue as well during the same session.
Therapeutic Support Staff
NHS Human Services
York, PA
03.2017 - 09.2017
Therapeutic Support Staff
TEAMCare Behavioral Health
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided one-on-one support to emotionally disturbed children or adolescents
- Assisted child/adolescent in eliminating inappropriate behaviors
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Clinical Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Middletown, Pennsylvania12-2016
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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania09-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, Pennsylvania05-2007
Skills
- Word 2010
- PowerPoint 2010
- SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) – computer program used for statistical analysis
- Knowledge of integral principles and historical background of counseling theories
- Comprehension of cognitive and psychosocial aspects of major stages of human development
- Insight of historic and current human interactions in family, social, educational, political, and economic structures
- Administering, scoring, and interpreting various psychological tests
- Knowledge and skills necessary for effective counseling with individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Suicide risk assessment
- Building client relationships
- Case documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Psychotherapy techniques
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Pennsylvania Comprehensive Behavioral Health
09.2024 - Current
Dual Diagnosis Therapist
TrueNorth Wellness Services
02.2018 - 04.2024
Therapeutic Support Staff
NHS Human Services
03.2017 - 09.2017
Therapeutic Support Staff
TEAMCare Behavioral Health
08.2015 - 02.2017
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Chestnut Hill College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Applied Clinical Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
AWARDS
Patricia M. Bricklin Student Ethics Award, 2010, Penn State Harrisburg for “Ethics of Conversion Therapy”., Mark E. Stine Scholastic Attainment Award, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, Millersville University., Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society, 2007