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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateJOHN G. DWYER LMHC: CAPEMAIL AVAILABLE Telephone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLERESUMEPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Clinical experience spans 30 years in various disciplines including individual, family and group therapy as well as dual diagnosis treatment with clients of all ages. Experienced also in the supervision of interns and practicum students.PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) MH 1729Certified Addictions Professional (Florida) 2667Medicaid Provider (NPI PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEDUCATION:M.Ed., School Psychology; Howard University; Washington DCM.A., Exceptional Child Education; University of South Florida; Tampa, FloridaB.A., Social Welfare; Morgan State College; Baltimore, MarylandAWARDS: Silver and Gold Star awards at DACCO for outstanding servicesPROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Psycho-Educational Group Treatments, Crises Intervention.WORK HISTORY.COUNSELOR; BETTER HELP: MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA: 03/27/2023-PRESENT. Performed Individual and Couples' Counseling sessions through remote platform. Counseled adult and juvenile clients on both mental health and addiction issues andrelationship issues. Used a variety of therapy methods including Supportive Counseling, CBT and DBT Methods,Psycho-educational Methods, Motivational Interviewing,. Counseled clients on issues such as managing anxiety, stress, addictive behaviors,depression, social anxiety, recovery from trauma, coping with grief/loss, familyconflicts, ADHD issues and motivation, self esteem, codependency and career choices..LICENSED COUNSELOR; OPERATION PAR, INC., MAPS PROGRAM; CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: 08/28/2019 to 03/27/2021Performed individual and group counseling sessions with adult male/female clients who have drug abuse issues and receiving methadone treatmentsDeveloped treatment plans based on assessment findingsWrote clinical progress notesPerformed case management servicesParticipated in treatment team meetings providing reports on clients progressLICENSED PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR; INVO-PROGRESSUS THERAPY; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 01/21/2019 to 08/01/2019 Performed psychosocial assessments with school children and their parents who were referred by school personnel due to behavioral issuesDeveloped treatment plans based on assessment findings.Conducted individual therapy sessions to help students develop better coping skills and more appropriate behavior patternsLICENSED OUTPATIENT THERAPIST; ACTS, INC. ; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 09/26/2016 to 07/19/2018. Performed psychosocial assessments with both adult and juvenile clients who have mental health and substance abuse issuesConducted individual and group therapy to help clients develop better coping skills and relapse prevention methodsProvided crises intervention services to stabilize clients moods, assess suicidal tendencies and use Baker Act procedures when necessaryEngaged juvenile clients and parents in family therapy to resolve conflicts and improve communicationDeveloped treatment plans to help clients identify significant issues and plan treatment goals and objectivesLICENSED THERAPIST; GRACEPOINT MENTAL HEALTH; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 05/10/2016 to 08/05/2016Performed psychosocial assessments with adult mental health clients to assess treatment issuesConducted individual and group therapy to foster coping skills and enhance clients insights into their self-defeating behaviorsProvided crises intervention services using Baker Act procedures when necessaryDeveloped treatment plans and wrote progress notesPERSONAL CLINICIAN; HEALTH INTEGRATED, INC.; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 06/30/2015 to 07/10/2015Received synergy training to conduct psychosocial assessments and individual therapy to adult clients via telephoneRESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR/LICENSED CLINICIAN/C.A.P.; DACCO, INC.; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 11/29/2001 to 06/27/2015 Provided counseling and case management services to adult male clients in residential programConducted clinical assessments and conducted individual/group therapy with clients to foster coping skills, improve behavior patterns and develop relapse-prevention skillsLead group counseling sessions to help clients form trusting bonds in accordance with therapeutic community concepts and goalsPresented lectures to families of clients on topics such as disease concept of addiction, 12 steps of recovery, methods to support loved ones in treatment, dealing with challenges in recovery, relapse prevention and codependence, and program operations/proceduresTaught and supervised interns and practicum studentsImplemented discharge planning procedures with clients to assist them for successful return to their communities and familiesConsulted with treatment team members at regular meetings to discuss clients progress and challenges on the program.LICENSED THERAPIST (PT); ACTS AARF PROGRAM; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 10/10/2011 to 04/27/2014Performed psychosocial assessments and conducted individual/group therapy with adult clients in residential detox programProvided crises interventions using Baker Act procedures when necessaryTestified in Marchman Court as a qualified witness to advocate treatment for clientsLICENSED CLINICIAN (PT) ; BIG BEAR COUNSELING SERVICES; TAMPA, FLORIDA: 10/01/2014 to 04/27/2015Conducted individual and family therapy with juvenile clients and parentsPerformed psychosocial assessments and wrote treatment plansUsed play therapy and role-playing methods with younger clientsOTHER INFORMATION: Prior to November, 2001 I functioned as a counselor/therapist at community mental health centers and institutions such as Northside Mental Health, Tampa Crossroads, MHC and two Florida Correctional Institutions.HOBBIES: Music, family activities, church functionsREFERENCES: To be furnished upon requestJohn G. Dwyer, L.M.H.C., C.A.P.Date: June 27, 2023 |
