Jennifer Mire, LPC

Experience

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  Center for Instructional Technology at Louisiana Tech University

  Aug 2007 - Feb 2012

  Moodle Support Specialist

  • Provided technical support for Learning Management Systems (LMS) as a system administrator • Mentored and trained faculty to utilize instructional technology equipment• Facilitated video conferences and trained others to do the same• Assisted faculty and staff by taking support calls, troubleshooting LMS problems, and creating solutions• Maintained faculty satisfaction by establishing faculty relationships and providing timely follow-up• Conducted individual training and assisted with group training for faculty needing face to face assistance using LMS • Helped to maintain and update technology equipment and software in classrooms Show less

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  Lincoln Parish School Board

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Counselor Intern/Behavior Interventionist Intern

  Used behavior modification techniques to help at-risk children; provided individual counseling to children at various schools around the parish; conducted a social skills group with children at the Youth Rescue Center

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  26th JDC Drug Court Bossier Parish

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Job Description: Provide therapy and support for both juveniles and adults who are struggling with addictionExperience and Responsibilities:• Counsel adolescents and adults through both individual and group therapy sessions• Advocate both legally and educationally for clients• Promote client sobriety by educating clients on topics such as relapse prevention, trigger identification, stress management, defense mechanisms, anger management, building healthy support systems, and refusal techniques• Document therapy sessions and communications in both written and electronic form for uploading on the DCCM Supreme Court Server• Collaborate with various state, private, and non-profit agencies to provide services and resources to clients as needed including, but not limited to, DCFS, CASA, FINS, Salvation Army, and Volunteers of America. • Assist in client admission to rehab facilities and halfway houses when more extensive treatment is required• Create and maintain treatment plans for clients within my caseload to ensure therapeutic goals are reached Show less

  • Counselor

    Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Counselor Intern

    Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Brentwood Hospital

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Job Description:Provide therapy and support for children with mental illness and/or behavioral issues requiring inpatient treatmentExperience and Responsibilities: • Provide therapeutic interventions, including group therapy, focused on behavior modification, social skills, relationship building, and cognitive therapy to children ages 5-12 with varying diagnoses, backgrounds, illnesses, and special needs• Provide treatment information, support, and education to families via family therapy sessions• Educate families on effective discipline and limit setting regarding patient behavior• Work as a part of a therapeutic treatment team which includes therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, educational staff, and other various interventionists to ensure the overall care and wellness of the patient• Create and maintain treatment plans to ensure therapeutic goals are reached• Coordinate aftercare and resources to ensure medication compliance and continued recovery for patients discharging from inpatient care• Collaborate with various state, private, and non-profit agencies to provide services and resources to patients as needed, including, but not limited to, DCFS, CASA, FINS, Salvation Army, and Volunteers of America. • Document all therapy sessions and client communication thoroughly through detailed progress notes• Participate in discharge procedures by explaining forms, diagnoses, and medications, as well as emphasizing the importance of medication compliance, prevention, and safety Show less

  • Counselor

    Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Counselor Intern

    Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Louisiana Methodist Children's Home

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2018

  Therapist

  I work with adolescent girls ages 11-17. Most have a history of trauma and frequent psychiatric hospitalizations. I utilize interventions such as individual, group, and family therapy to help them process their trauma and increase their capacity to successfully function. I work closely with other therapists, families, and various agencies to coordinate appropriate care for my clients.

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  Finding Solace, LLC

  May 2018 - Oct 2021

  Licensed Professional Counselor
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  The Dragonfly Harbor, Inc

  Jun 2020 - now

  Executive Director

  The Dragonfly Harbor, Inc is a non-profit that works with victims of human trafficking from rescue to reintegration.