Education Degrees:
Master of Divinity, Methodist Theological School, Ohio (1984); Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Eastern Washington University (1992)
Affiliations Awards:
Washington Counseling Association; American Counseling Association; American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Work History:
CLINICAL DIRECTOR MAR 2009-PRESENT
Mental Wellness Clinic Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Conduct diagnostic assessments and direct treatment planning, supervise staff and client treatment, counseling, manage compliance with state Medicaid rules.
ABUNDANT WELLNESS CENTER NOV 2008-MAR 2009
Intake and diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, case management, and counseling.
MANAGER & SERVICE PROVIDER, PT 2006-JUNE 2009
Panhandle Horizons Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Manage office and Medicaid compliance for small psychosocial rehabilitation agency working with severely mentally ill and behaviorally/emotionally disturbed adults and children in northern Idaho. Maintain case and employee files, oversee ethics, supervise staff, assess clients, develop comprehensive assessments and client service plans, develop agency Policies & Procedures manual.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2006- 2008
Washington Counseling Association Spokane, Washington
Manage day-to-day business of Association, including correspondence, maintaining records, responding to inquiries, and providing support to president and divisions. Handle word processing and production tasks, web development/maintenance, assist president in preparation and scheduling of meetings
INSTRUCTOR’S ASSISTANT, PT 2005-May 2009
North Idaho College Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Assist disabled instructor with virtually all aspects of teaching campus and online courses in sociology and education
PRIVATE PRACTICE CLINICIAN, PT 1992-present
Self-employed.
Individual, couples/relationship/family counseling.
COUNSELOR, PT 2005-2006
Panhandle Behavioral Health
Assess and develop treatment plans for clients as well as provide therapeutic counseling.
PASTOR JULY 1982-JUNE 2008
The United Methodist Church, PNW Conference (Washington & northern Idaho)
Prepare and lead worship, administer business of church, pastoral care and counseling, community networking and referral.
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
hard work, dedication, customer-service orientation, integrity, humility
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
competent, empathic, inspiring
Charity:
Kairos Prison Ministry; Kairos Outside Prison Ministry
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her compassionate nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her desire to provide competent and professional services to the disadvantaged who because of circumstances or condition have difficulty accessing appropriate services.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Clinical assessments, treatment planning, and psychotherapy for the seriously emotionally disturbed; clinical supervision and training of staff; case supervision; managing compliance with state Medicaid rules
Education Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor; Ordained Pastor; National Certified Counselor
Awards/Honors:
Distinguished Service Award, Washington Counseling Association
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Van Der Does hopes to experience professional growth.