Ryan D.

Ryan D.

Lead Residentail Counselor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Student Wellness Initiatives

  • Education

    • Lake Forest College

      1995 - 1999
      Bachelor of Arts B.A. Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer

    • Northern Arizona University

      2004 - 2007
      Master of Arts M.A. Counseling

      Activities and Societies: Graduated Summa Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • Boys Hope Girls Hope International

      Jun 1999 - Jun 2001
      Lead Residentail Counselor

      *Supervised counseling program staff ensuring smooth daily operations.*Led weekly staff meetings to prioritize client and staff needs.*Prepared and managed annual budget.

    • SurePayroll

      Jul 2001 - Jul 2002
      Implementation Specialist

      *Provided exceptional customer support at high-tech startup.*Onboarded new clients during implementation process.*Resolved escalated customer issues and resolved all other client issues.

    • Coordinated Claims Services, Inc.

      Nov 2002 - Jun 2003
      Claims Specialist

      *Provided expert customer support in processing highly technical claims.*Ensured timely and accurate documentation of all services provided.

    • ValueOptions, Inc.®

      Oct 2003 - Aug 2004
      Case Manager

      *Managed caseload of over 55 seriously mentally ill adults in the community.*Provided assessments, goal planning, counseling, and crisis intervention.*Participated in multidisciplinary meetings for client care coordination.

    • Northern Arizona University

      Oct 2004 - Aug 2007
      Program Coordinator - AmeriCorps

      *Successfully completed the recruitment of 50 university students per year.*Facilitated multi-day onboarding trainings for all new hires.*Developed over 90 workshops and training projects.*Met strict deadlines for quarterly and annual project progress.*Provided technological leadership by redesigning and maintaining website.

    • BAMSI

      Oct 2007 - Jun 2015
      Licensed Clinician - Whitman Counseling Center

      Full-time 10/2007 - 10/2010, Part-time 11/2010 - 6/2015*Provided individual, family and couples therapy for caseload of 50 clients.*Provided on-call 24-hour coverage for clients with psychiatric emergencies.*Completed assessments and short/long term goal planning with clients.*Made appropriate referrals for psychopharmacological evaluations.*Collaborated and consulted with multidisciplinary team.*Utilized electronic database to maintain timely documentation.

    • Massasoit Community College

      Oct 2010 - Jun 2015
      Senior Counselor - Advisement & Counseling Center

      *Served as the sole licensed mental health provider for 8,000+ college students.*Participated as the mental health consultant for the risk assessment team. *Provided wellness and counseling services to a diverse student population.*Provided crisis intervention and coordinated student mental health hospitalizations.*Provided professional consultation to administration, faculty, parents, and campus police.*Increased inclusiveness by supporting the LGBTQA student organization.

    • Pima Community College

      Jul 2018 - now

      Teach credit courses: College Success, Study Skills, Personal Finance & Career Development *Provided short-term counseling and crisis intervention*Built and implemented college’s first predictive analytics tool to increase retention.*Built and maintained database tracking all student counseling services.*Taught online and in-person college courses.*Developed course curriculum on a variety of student success courses.*Facilitated professional development workshops on wellness topics.*Provided consultation services to administrators, faculty and staff. *Supervised staff with performance evals, staff meetings and coverage*Advanced mental health strategic planning and service delivery*Established mental health counseling procedures and policies*Served as Counseling lead on Behavioral Assessment Team*Developed community mental health partnerships*Built and implemented automated scheduling system

      • Adjunct Faculty Instructor

        Feb 2020 - now
      • Counselor & Student Success Faculty Member

        Jul 2015 - Feb 2020
      • Coordinator of Counseling Services

        Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
    • University of Arizona

      Feb 2020 - now

      College of Agriculture, Life, & Environmental Sciences (CALES) Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)*Oversee Life Management Counseling program within various colleges and academic units.*Serve on the CAPS leadership team, contributing to increased organizational effectiveness.*Develop and maintain key relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators.*Hire and onboard new Life Management Counseling clinical staff.*Provide clinical and administrative supervision for staff. *Provide innovative wellness consultation & psychotherapy for college students.*Respond to student crises, including suicide assessments and coordination of hospitalizations.*Design and facilitate wellness related workshops for students, faculty, and staff.*Serve as internal wellness consultant to administrators, faculty and staff.*Passionate about advancing social justice & technological innovation in mental health.

      • Director of Student Wellness Initiatives

        Nov 2023 - now
      • Supervisor of Life Management Counseling Innovation

        Sept 2021 - Nov 2023
      • Life Management Counselor

        Feb 2020 - Sept 2021
    • HOPE Incorporated

      Jan 2021 - now
      • Member Board of Directors

        Jan 2019 - now
      • President of the Board of Directors

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification

      Mental Health First Aid Trainings
      Jan 2021
    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

      Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals
      Apr 2010
    • Dare to Lead Trained

      Dare to Lead™ Trained
      Jun 2022
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & AZ Clinical Supervisor Registry

      Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
      Jan 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Team member building homes for homeless families.

      Issued by Tijuana, Mexico Homebuilding Project
      Tijuana, Mexico Homebuilding ProjectAssociated with Ryan D.
    • Service Trip Leader, Spring Break, 2006

      Issued by San Lucas Mission, San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala on Mar 2006
      San Lucas Mission, San Lucas Toliman, GuatemalaAssociated with Ryan D.
    • Service Trip Leader, Spring Break, 2005

      Issued by Philadelphia Innercity Homeless Outreach on Mar 2005
      Philadelphia Innercity Homeless OutreachAssociated with Ryan D.
    • Online Active Listener Volunteer

      Issued by 7 Cups on Dec 2018
      7 CupsAssociated with Ryan D.
    • YMCA Soccer Coach

      Issued by Northwest Family YMCA on Oct 2016
      Northwest Family YMCAAssociated with Ryan D.