Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Resume Example Gerry Schaffner, LMFT

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Professional Summary

I am a, strength-based, time-effective, solution focused therapist, yet at times eclectic in my interventions, who lovingly challenges individuals, couples, and families to work toward healing and self-sufficiency, while emphasizing their personal strengths and motivating them to become the cause and context of their determined dreams.

Skills

Culturally/sexual orientation/spiritual- sensitive
Biopsychosocial assessments
Skilled in intake interviewing/and progress note documentation
Communications theory
Anxiety disorder expertise
Adept at conflict resolution
PTSD specialist
LMFT in the state of Oregon
Couple counseling expert
Specialize in couples/individuals/families challenged with a DSM V diagnosis that interrupts the coupling/life processes, i.e., ADHD, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety d/o, addictions, infidelity, and F.O.O. patterns that are resistant to change.

Advanced research in neuroscience and IPNB
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) trained
Eclectic in practise

Work History

Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistSeptember 1997 to Current
Gerry Schaffner, LMFT - 1835 Elm Street, Forest Grove, Oregon, 97116

Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.

Adjunct professor/Marriage and Family graduate department September 1997 to May 2003
George Fox Univerity - Tigard, OR

Taught introductory and upper level courses in counseling/marriage and family therapy
Wrote course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.

Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistOctober 2010 to December 2012
Western Psychological/Counseling Services P.C.C. - Hillsboro, Oregon

Conducted [35-45] one-on-one counseling sessions per week.
Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives.
Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 6 to 11.
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.
Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.

Residential counselorNovember 2004 to November 2007
Albertania Kerr - Cornelius, OR

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children and adolescence ages 8-17.

Education

George Fox University1997Tigard, Oregon
Master of Arts: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Psychology

California Southern UniversityCurrentIrvine, CA
Master of Science: Addictions/Aging/Health Psychology

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Gerry Schaffner, LMFT
George Fox Univerity
Western Psychological/Counseling Services P.C.C.
Albertania Kerr

School Attended

George Fox University
California Southern University

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Adjunct professor/Marriage and Family graduate department
Residential counselor

Degrees

Master of Arts : Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Psychology
Master of Science : Addictions/Aging/Health Psychology

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