Carissa Doré, MA, RMHCI

EDUCATION

2010                Masters of Marriage & Family Therapy, Liberty University- Lynchburg, VA

2009                International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach Training Program, Institute for Life Coach Training- Palm Coast, Florida

1998                Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, Northwest University– Kirkland, WA

EMPLOYMENT/DUTIES

3/28/11- Present Orange Park Medical Center Intensive Outpatient Program; Social Worker,

Clinically assess and document the needs of each patient. Complete individual treatment plans. Work with patients to meet treatment goals and document progress after each session. Refer to other programs or individuals if clinically indicated. Ensuring all documentation is kept current for patients in department. Participate in multidisciplinary team of professionals. Perform individual and group therapy. Formulate discharge plans, which match the patient with services best able to meet his/her needs.

5/14/2008- Present Hope and a Future Ministries, D/B/A Living Well, Counseling, Coaching and Consulting; Founder, CEO, Counselor/Life Coach

Responsible for overall strategic and operational responsibility for Hope and a Future Ministries’, staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. Specifically, ensure fiscal operations, fundraising, marketing, human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization. Provide counseling using a variety of counseling techniques. Deliver individual, couples, and family counseling. Prepare treatment plans and provide direct counseling services that include diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, or behavioral issues. Perform training at conferences and local agencies, create and develop curriculum and materials, acquire new clients, meet coaching clients face to face or via telephone at least once a week, help coaching clients achieve success through action plans and meeting goals.

2/25/11-10/21/12         Mandarin Christian Counseling; Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

                        Provide counseling using a variety of counseling techniques. Deliver individual, couples, and family counseling. Prepare treatment plans and provide direct counseling services that include diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, or behavioral issues. In addition, provide vocational counseling, education, and referrals.

12/1/10-2/25/11 Stepping Stones Center for Recovery, Christian Therapist

Responsible for the therapeutic counseling of patients and their families with alcohol and drug dependency and related mental diagnoses in the “Came to Believe” Christian track program; participate in multidisciplinary team of professionals; perform individual and group therapy; formulate discharge plans, which match patient with services best able to meet his/her needs.

8/16/10-11/30/10 Dr. Sheldon Kaplan and Associates, Behavior Specialist

Design and direct the implementation of an individualized behavior modification intervention plan for child, as well as to family needs. Consult and coordinate with staff on appropriate, individualized curriculum to various behavioral interventions, and keep key people informed of recommendations regarding the student's behavior, and modifications to the classroom environment

5/18/2009-2/01/2011   First Baptist Church Counseling Ministry, Counseling Intern/Volunteer

Under supervision, provide clinical services and counseling using a variety of counseling techniques. Deliver individual, group, couples, family, vocational, and readjustment counseling. Prepare comprehensive treatment plans and provide direct counseling services that include diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, or behavioral issues. In addition, provide vocational counseling, education, and referrals.  

9/1/2008-1/18/2010 Baker County School District, Program Coordinator, Macclenny, FL

Developed and facilitated high school after-school and summer vocational training and academic enrichment activities for at risk and exceptional youth including student recruitment and retention; managed program transportation logistics; facilitated family involvement literacy events; recruited and collaborated with business partners; collected program data for proper state and federal reporting and evaluated all operational facets of the program including teacher supervision.

8/17/2003-10/02/2007Dept. of Social and Health Services, Division of Child Care and Early Learning, Regional Trainer,

Coordinate and provide statewide training and mentoring to regional employees, developed curriculum and materials, assess training needs, perform training program evaluation and provide core and advanced training to new and current staff. In addition, developed and delivered training via distance education.

12/31/2000- 8/15/2003 Dept. of Social and Health Services, Division of Children and Family Services, Social Worker,

Investigate referrals of child abuse and neglect, completed risk assessment, indirect services to clients, case management, biopsychosocial assessment and represent the Department in the community by serving on committees and providing trainings. CHET (Child Health & Education Track) specialist: assessed the functioning of all eligible children age birth to 18 within the first 30 days in foster placement- screening completed in five life domains: physical, social, developmental, educational, behavioral. In addition, participated on Early Intervention Team who served children birth to 5 and their parents.

9/17/1999- 12/30/2000 Dept. of Social and Health Services, Division of Child Care and Early Learning, Child Care Licensor

Responsible for licensing and monitoring child care programs including school age programs to minimum state licensing requirements, offer technical assistance and represent the department in the community by serving on committees and providing trainings.

5/17/1998- 9/15/1999  Dept. of Social and Health Services, Division of Children and Family Services, Social Worker,

Investigate referrals of child abuse and neglect; completed risk assessment, psychosocial assessments indirect services to clients, participated in professional multidisciplinary team organized to provide and coordinate services for victims of child abuse and neglect and their families and case management.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

1999- Present:   Presenter, Trainer, and/or Guest Speaker:

• 2013, Guest Trainer, “Visual Journaling as a Therapeutic Technique”, Northeast Florida Fellowship of Christian Counselors (NEFFCC).
• 2011, Guest Trainer, “Resolving Conflict in Marriage” at Christ’s Church, Jacksonville, FL
• 2007, Presenter at Early Childhood Association of Florida Conference, “Survival Tactics for New Trainers”
• 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, Presenter at Washington Association of the Education of Young Children Conference, Various Topics
• 2006, Trainer at Union Gospel Mission, “Using Journaling as a Therapeutic Tool”
• 2003-2006, Guest Speaker at Educational School District, “Mandated Reporting for Child Abuse and Neglect”
• 2000-2002, Trainer at Asotin County Health Department, Various Topics
• 2000-2002, Trainer at Early Head Start and Head Start, “Child Abuse and Neglect”
• 2000, Presenter at South King County Association of the Education of Young Children Conference, “Mandated Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect”
• 1999-2000, Presenter/Trainer at Child Care Orientations South King County Division of Child Care and Early Learning, Various Topics
• 1999-2000, Guest Speaker at Renton Technical College, “Mandating Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect”  

2002-2003          Project Lead for Parent Mentor Program, Division of Children and Family Services

2/2003-8/2003    Academy Field Component Instructor, Division of Children and Family Services