Carina Lindsey, EDS, LPC-S, NCC, NCSC

Experience

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  Mississippi State University

  Jan 2007 - May 2009

  Academic Advisor

  ~ Assisted first-year and transfer students in their academic and social adjustments to college~ Provided lectures and tutoring for undergraduate and non-traditional students~ Instructor for General Psychology and Academic and Career Planning~ Tutoring in College Algebra for non-traditional students

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  Community Counseling Services

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2009

  Children's Case Manager

  ~ Documented and monitored behavioral treatment plans for clients diagnosed with behavior and mental health disorders, assessing for behavioral changes and client process through individual, family, and group therapy progress notes; treatment plans; and client safety plans~ Collaborated with the Therapist for treatment; presented weekly client updates in recertification & team meetings~ Completed necessary documentation by local, state, and federal guidelines and agency policies, within deadlines~ Provided care management training to caretakers and ongoing communication with guardians, when indicated ~ Completed Mississippi Department of Mental Health Case Management certification training Mostrar menos

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  Starkville Public Schools

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2011

  School Counselor

  § Provided academic and counseling services at Sudduth Elementary School (K-2), Armstrong Middle School (6-8), Alternative School (K-12), Starkville High School (9-12)§ Developed a Graduation Requirements program currently utilized by high school teachers and counselors§ Completed four year graduation plans and provided alternative options for students missing courses§ Led counseling groups, Topics included school survival & success, social skills, career goals, and academic issues§ Completed behavioral assessments, behavior modification plans, and positive behavior interventions § Counseled students in grades K-8 on anger management and classroom behavior problems§ Executed Career Guidance lessons; Created a career guidance curriculum handbook of activities for teachers§ Administered TABE testing participanted in ACT testing and organization§ Mississippi Virtual Public School Site Coordinator for Starkville High School§ STI Systems Training§ Social Studies Mostrar menos

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  Germantown High School

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2021

  High School Counselor

  § Provided academic, college, and career counseling§ Created a designated career and college information area§ Served on TST team and delivered behavioral interventions and supports§ Facilitated the certificate or diploma completion process for students with IEPs and special populations§ ACT Exam & Advanced Placement Coordinator§ Designed advertisements and outreach efforts to increase student participation and parent engagement§ Created resources (brochures, handouts, and programs) for the dissemination of information about counseling and school events, graduation requirements, scholarships, and academic success information§ State & District Test Coordinator; Test trainer for staff Mostrar menos

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  Education Services Foundation

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

  Assistant Director of the Get2College Program and College/Career Counselor

  Assistant Director from June 2014-2017 ~ Provided individual and group counseling services for students, services include resume building, essay writing, mock interviews, and four-year course plans.~ Taught career development and team dynamics workshops, & led staff development training~ Administered a variety of career assessments (including MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, & TypeFocus); connected students to internships, job shadowing sites, and college recruiters~ Accommodated to the needs of the client; incorporated the client’s cultural needs & socioeconomic position~ Organized professional development & college planning training workshops for counselors, community partners, and teachers across Mississippi annually~ Trained paraprofessionals on knowledge and use of counseling techniques and interventions~ Instructed ACT Preparation Courses, Study Skills, and Personality and Learning Preferences ~ Directed the statewide Get2College “Get There” pilot program in high-need areas in Mississippio Provided oversight and visits to statewide Get2College Centers pilot programs o Developed and led training for counselors, advisors, teachers, and financial aid administratorso Arranged annual event calendars and scheduled program activities and presentationso Designed and ensured the accuracy of the information system databaseo Promoted outreach efforts and circulated publicity to gain administration and community supporto Organized funding for students to tour the local community & statewide senior collegesCollege and Career Counselor (Ocean Springs, MS): ~ Administered Career Assessments & helped clients create career development action plans~ Provided individual and group counseling sessions and therapeutic interventions for clients~ Delivered workshops and conducted activities and programs to audiences across the Gulf Coast.~ Assessed the counseling needs of clients and provided appropriate services, counseling, and education Mostrar menos

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  Belhaven University

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2022

  Director of Student Success

  ~ Teach first-year academic and life planning courses~ Utilize Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to gauge career interests and facilitate degree exploration and career planning discussions to guide academic success. ~ Conduct individual career advisement sessions to encourage experiential learning and career planning~ Implemented a proactive advising strategy to build relationships with students and increased special intervention programs and services for at-risk and adult/non-traditional students~ Build and facilitate strong relationships with constituents and departments across campus to ensure the success of the Office of Student Care & Counseling~ Established and designed the curriculum for First Year Experience and academic success courses~ Created resources (brochures, handouts, and programs) for dissemination at orientation, Think Center campus events, and information for parents~ Implemented and structured an electronic communication and scheduling program, integrated with social media, that is used to increase engagement between students and advisors~ Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of DSM Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 of Mental Disorders for multi-axial diagnosis from comprehensive assessments and interviewing~ Conduct weekly individual and group therapy sessions with students diagnosed with a variety of disorders including depression, sexual traumas, anxiety disorders, prescription drug addiction, substance abuse, and ADHD.~ Administered interventions using motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ~ Use discretion to maintain confidentiality with personal information & compliance with FERPA laws~ Delivered presentations outlining the departmental services and academic progress standards Mostrar menos

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  Passion and Purpose Counseling & Career Center

  Mar 2022 - now

  Licensed Professional Counselor / Therapist