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Elizabeth Acuna
Family & Youth Counselor Community Liasion Mental Health Professional
Elizabeth Martinez Acuna
2930 West Camelback Road Cellular: (480) 309-0555
Phoenix, Arizona 85017 Email: lives_3737@ymail.com
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PROFILE:
X National Recognition: Manchester Whos Who of Executives and Professionals, Omicron Delta Kappa
X CPS, APS, Foster Care: Family, Parenting, Behavior Support Aid; Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Intake/Continuing care
X Assessments: SASSI, Strongs Interest Inventory, Myers Briggs, JSOAP, Parent Child Relationship Inventory, MMPI
X Counseling: At-Risk Youth, Homeless, Career, Substance Addictions, Crime Victims, Domestic Violence, Hospice, General and Sexual offender counseling; Case management, Community Liaison
X Computer: Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Data Entry, Medical Billing/Coding, Equifax Credit, Loss Prevention, State & Federal Elections Software Specialist
X Certification, License: Associate Licensed Counselor (recommended for LPC), Criminal Justice Addictions Specialist, Forensic Addictions Examiner, Sentence Mitigation Specialist, Domestic Violence Counselor V III, Prison Fellowship Ministries International V Facilitator, Instructor, Area Coordinator; Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist; Alabama State Board of Social Worker Examiners approved CE provider, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint clearance card, MVR clearance
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EDUCATION:
SEXUAL OFFENDER TREATMENT SPECIALIST: Certification Program. Graduate: October 2004
40 hour curriculum - 26 hour practicum. Certified Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist.
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. George E. Hill Center for Counseling & Research, Columbus site: April 2004
MASTER OF SCIENCE: Community Agency Counseling. GPA - 3.8
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama. December 2001
BACHELOR OF ARTS: Sociology, Social Work. GPA - 3.5
Practicum: St. Clair County Juvenile Probation Office & Court. Advanced Spanish: two years
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama. May 1997
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Residential & Community Direct Care Provider
On Angels Wings, Inc. 2010 to present
X Assess DDD client needs, strengths; implement ISP/BBP, case management & direct care services
X Manage medication administering & monitoring ensuring medical care per physician orders
X Coordinate, provide community activities, liaison & mediation services; crisis intervention as needed
Residential Group Home Manager
Tungland Corporation 2009 to 2010
X Supervise, manage 24/7 counseling, advisement, medication monitoring, case management
X Assess DDD client needs facilitating individual strengths for optimum achievements
X Develop, coordinate liaison activities, expedite mediation ensuring ISP/BBP & Article 9 compliance
X Manage finances for clients, group home, corporate vehicle according to state and corporate policies
Mental Health Counselor, Community Liaison, State Contract Provider
L.I.V.E.S., LLC: Mental Health Counseling & Intervention Services. Alabama, Michigan 1999 to 2009
X Administered two offices, Provided case management community liaison services to six regions
X Implemented general & addictions counseling services for at-risk youth, families, offenders
X Conducted crisis interventions, mediated problematic issues, supervised child and family visitations
X Mediated crisis issues, provided liasion services promoting safe transition of offenders in community
X Developed, executed CE training for law & social service professionals, spearheaded liasion meetings
Mental Health Counselor, Hospice Coordinator
Alabama Department of Corrections/MHM. St. Clair Maximum Correctional Facility. Springville, Alabama 2001 to 2003
X Extended permanent employment upon completing internship
X Implemented intensive mental health counseling and case management to 300 dual diagnosed offenders
X Assisted psychologist/psychiatrist with medication management, crisis interventions, assessments
X Designed, directed treatment groups for substance abuse program (TC) and general population
X Promoted to Hospice Coordinator for mental health and medical healthcare treatment needs
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PRACTICUM & INTERNSHIP:
Mental Health Counselor
Alabama Department of Corrections/MHM. St. Clair Maximum Correctional Facility. Springville, Alabama - 2001 to 2003
Mental Health Counselor, Community Director, Supervisor
Seraaj Therapeutic Family Homes, Inc.. Oxford, Alabama - 2002
Addictions Counselor and Juvenile Liaison Level II
The Bridge, Incorporated. Substance Abuse Residential & Outpatient Center. Gadsden, Alabama - 2001
Crisis Intervention and Victims Assistance Counselor
Northeast Alabama Crisis Center. Anniston, Alabama - 2001
Career and Developmental Achievement Counselor
Career Counseling and Development Center. Jacksonville State University. Jacksonville, Alabama - 2001
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CONSULTING & COMMUNITY SERVICE:
State Coordinator, Program Development Specialist, Mental Health Consultant
Surviving the System & Recovery Guide: Offenders families & children. Jackson, Mississippi - 2003 to 2006
Certified Group Therapist, Instructor, Facilitator
Angel Tree Area Coordinator, Fundraiser, Recruiter, Speaker
Radio Co-Host, WGIB Ministries
Prison Fellowship Ministries International. Washington D.C. - 1992 to 2000
Appointed State Quality Assurance Monitor, Volunteer Adoption/Foster Care Panelist Committee
St. Clair County Department of Human Resources. Pell City, Alabama - 1994 to 2001
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Letters of recommendation available upon request Elizabeth Martinez Acuna Page II
2930 West Camelback Road Cellular: (480) 309-0555
Phoenix, Arizona 85017 Email: lives_3737@ymail.com
__________________________________________________________________________________
PROFILE:
X National Recognition: Manchester Whos Who of Executives and Professionals, Omicron Delta Kappa
X CPS, APS, Foster Care: Family, Parenting, Behavior Support Aid; Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Intake/Continuing care
X Assessments: SASSI, Strongs Interest Inventory, Myers Briggs, JSOAP, Parent Child Relationship Inventory, MMPI
X Counseling: At-Risk Youth, Homeless, Career, Substance Addictions, Crime Victims, Domestic Violence, Hospice, General and Sexual offender counseling; Case management, Community Liaison
X Computer: Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Data Entry, Medical Billing/Coding, Equifax Credit, Loss Prevention, State & Federal Elections Software Specialist
X Certification, License: Associate Licensed Counselor (recommended for LPC), Criminal Justice Addictions Specialist, Forensic Addictions Examiner, Sentence Mitigation Specialist, Domestic Violence Counselor V III, Prison Fellowship Ministries International V Facilitator, Instructor, Area Coordinator; Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist; Alabama State Board of Social Worker Examiners approved CE provider, CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint clearance card, MVR clearance
_______________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION:
SEXUAL OFFENDER TREATMENT SPECIALIST: Certification Program. Graduate: October 2004
40 hour curriculum - 26 hour practicum. Certified Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist.
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. George E. Hill Center for Counseling & Research, Columbus site: April 2004
MASTER OF SCIENCE: Community Agency Counseling. GPA - 3.8
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama. December 2001
BACHELOR OF ARTS: Sociology, Social Work. GPA - 3.5
Practicum: St. Clair County Juvenile Probation Office & Court. Advanced Spanish: two years
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama. May 1997
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Residential & Community Direct Care Provider
On Angels Wings, Inc. 2010 to present
X Assess DDD client needs, strengths; implement ISP/BBP, case management & direct care services
X Manage medication administering & monitoring ensuring medical care per physician orders
X Coordinate, provide community activities, liaison & mediation services; crisis intervention as needed
Residential Group Home Manager
Tungland Corporation 2009 to 2010
X Supervise, manage 24/7 counseling, advisement, medication monitoring, case management
X Assess DDD client needs facilitating individual strengths for optimum achievements
X Develop, coordinate liaison activities, expedite mediation ensuring ISP/BBP & Article 9 compliance
X Manage finances for clients, group home, corporate vehicle according to state and corporate policies
Mental Health Counselor, Community Liaison, State Contract Provider
L.I.V.E.S., LLC: Mental Health Counseling & Intervention Services. Alabama, Michigan 1999 to 2009
X Administered two offices, Provided case management community liaison services to six regions
X Implemented general & addictions counseling services for at-risk youth, families, offenders
X Conducted crisis interventions, mediated problematic issues, supervised child and family visitations
X Mediated crisis issues, provided liasion services promoting safe transition of offenders in community
X Developed, executed CE training for law & social service professionals, spearheaded liasion meetings
Mental Health Counselor, Hospice Coordinator
Alabama Department of Corrections/MHM. St. Clair Maximum Correctional Facility. Springville, Alabama 2001 to 2003
X Extended permanent employment upon completing internship
X Implemented intensive mental health counseling and case management to 300 dual diagnosed offenders
X Assisted psychologist/psychiatrist with medication management, crisis interventions, assessments
X Designed, directed treatment groups for substance abuse program (TC) and general population
X Promoted to Hospice Coordinator for mental health and medical healthcare treatment needs
_______________________________________________________________________________
PRACTICUM & INTERNSHIP:
Mental Health Counselor
Alabama Department of Corrections/MHM. St. Clair Maximum Correctional Facility. Springville, Alabama - 2001 to 2003
Mental Health Counselor, Community Director, Supervisor
Seraaj Therapeutic Family Homes, Inc.. Oxford, Alabama - 2002
Addictions Counselor and Juvenile Liaison Level II
The Bridge, Incorporated. Substance Abuse Residential & Outpatient Center. Gadsden, Alabama - 2001
Crisis Intervention and Victims Assistance Counselor
Northeast Alabama Crisis Center. Anniston, Alabama - 2001
Career and Developmental Achievement Counselor
Career Counseling and Development Center. Jacksonville State University. Jacksonville, Alabama - 2001
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CONSULTING & COMMUNITY SERVICE:
State Coordinator, Program Development Specialist, Mental Health Consultant
Surviving the System & Recovery Guide: Offenders families & children. Jackson, Mississippi - 2003 to 2006
Certified Group Therapist, Instructor, Facilitator
Angel Tree Area Coordinator, Fundraiser, Recruiter, Speaker
Radio Co-Host, WGIB Ministries
Prison Fellowship Ministries International. Washington D.C. - 1992 to 2000
Appointed State Quality Assurance Monitor, Volunteer Adoption/Foster Care Panelist Committee
St. Clair County Department of Human Resources. Pell City, Alabama - 1994 to 2001
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Letters of recommendation available upon request Elizabeth Martinez Acuna Page II