Gina Major M.A.Ed, LPCC, LMHC, CWC, BCTP

Experience

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  Summit Psychological Associates, Inc.

  May 2008 - Aug 2010

  Extern/Support Staff (Self-created Externship)

  ❖ Participated in staff briefings❖ Participated in group therapy sessions: Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Drug and Alcohol, Sex Offenders, and New Directions (female group)❖ Prepared daily client files for clinicians and call clients to remind them of their appointments❖ Completed daily office tasks such as copying, filing, and mailing❖ Prepared files for court when needed and attend court hearings

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  Shaw Jewish Community Center

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Aquatics Director

  ❖ Implemented and enforced all aquatics policies❖ Delegated work to the Aquatic Supervisor Assistant ❖ Managed camp pool, indoor pool, outdoor pool, and aquatics facilities❖ Managed, trained, and scheduled 40+ lifeguards❖ Overseed and coordinated all aquatics programs ❖ Interacted in a positive, polite, and professional to all members of the JCC community ❖ Avoided and reacted to emergencies❖ Taught water safety to children of all levels, ages, and backgrounds

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  Achievement Centers for Children

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Activities Coordinator

  ❖ Created schedule for extended care, clean up schedule, and weekly camp activity schedule❖ Obtained supplies ❖ Supervised counselors, campers, and activities❖ Set up and led daily activities

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  Wesbury Retirement Community

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Bachelors Level Intern

  ❖ Maintained daily one on one interactions with 6 residents❖ Interacted with residents at weekly lunch❖ Helped out with large activities involving the Meadville community and the Wesbury residents❖ Implemented and participated in the activities for the different branches of Wesbury ❖ Performed psychological testing as needed

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  UPMC Northwest - Behavioral Health Unit

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  Milieu Therapist

  ❖ Coordinated patient groups and activities❖ Used effective milieu management skills to promote a positive patient experience❖ Managed crisis situations using positive approaches❖ Participated in monthly Unit meetings, Milieu Therapist meetings, and Professional Council Committee meetings❖ Facilitated or co-facilitated psycho-educational and therapeutic activity groups

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  Family Services of NW PA

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2012

  Family Based Mental Health Services Specialized Sexual Abuse Therapist/Caseworker

  ❖ Provided therapy and therapeutic services to clients and their families❖ Maintained collateral relationships with other agencies❖ Marketed the agency's services to referral sources and the community❖ Used coordination skills in working with families, staff, and other agencies❖ Provided 24-hour on-call crisis service❖ Maintained all charts and client records

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  Glade Run Lutheran Services

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Family Based Mental Health Services Therapist/Case Manager

  ❖ Provided intensive family and individual therapy to children with a mental health diagnosis and their support system.❖ Delivered mental health services in the home and community❖ Coordinated additional community connections and supports❖ Supported the relationships within the family system and the natural strengths of the family.

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  Cleveland Clinic

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2015

  Behavioral Health Technician

  ❖ Coordinated patient groups and activities❖ Assisted clients with daily living activities not limited to bathing, dressing and eating❖ Managed crisis situations using positive approaches❖ Maintained safety on the unit and promote a positive patient experience❖ Unit Representative at Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) Council

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  The University of Akron

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Graduate Assistant

  ❖ Taught/Completed administrative tasks for the undergraduate Developmental Psychology course❖ Managed the office operations of the Institute of Life Span Development and Gerontology❖ Assisted faculty with research

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  Victim Assistance Program

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Masters Level Counseling Intern (In conjunction with 3 other internships)
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  Greenleaf Family Center

  May 2016 - Dec 2017

  ❖ Provided individual, couples, marital family and group counseling/psychotherapy❖ Completed diagnostic assessments and individualized treatment/service plans❖ Completed all required documentation❖ Maintained updated clinical licensure including completion of CEU requirements.❖ Developed monthly EAP newsletter❖ Facilitated court-ordered men's Anger Management.

  • Behavioral Health Services Therapist Tri-County Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Masters Level Counseling Intern (In conjunction with 3 other internships)

    May 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Masters Level Gerontology Intern (In conjunction with 3 other internships)
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  Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Masters Level Counseling Intern (In conjunction with 3 other internships)
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  Alzheimer's Association®

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  SHARE Counselor and Dementia Care Coach

  ❖ Provided the SHARE evidenced-based program that involves the individual with thediagnosis and their care partner in decision making and planning❖ Supported effective communication and care planning for the future❖ Provided education about dementia and how to manage the changes that lie ahead❖ Marketed outreach of program to community partners

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  GeroPsych Associates, Ltd.

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2019

  ❖ Oversaw all company staff❖ Provided training programs/education with staff, families, patients, & communities❖ Managed hiring, on-boarding, payroll, & all HR functions❖ Created HR Department and Clinical Policies & Procedures❖ Ensured compliance according to Board, State, & Federal regulations ❖ Managed and supported relationships with long term care communities ❖ Secured contracts with new communities and hospitals❖ Managed building construction, remodel, purchasing, and design❖ Reported to COO and CEO

  • Director of Professional Development/HR Representative *Previously Director of Clinical Sevices

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Regional Director

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Master's Level Therapist

    Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Dunson and Associates - contracting with the State of Ohio

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  Ohio PASRR Assessor

  ❖ Responsible for the completion of Level I & II evals.❖ Reviews individuals with serious mental illness and/or intellectual disability❖ Assesses individuals seeking admission to a nursing facility or experiencing a change infunctioning.

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  Red Oak Behavioral Health

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Manager of Supportive Services

  ❖ Ensured compliance with clinical & administrative regulations❖ Managed 40 + Qualified Mental Health Specialists & their supervisors❖ Drove key relationships with designated external administrators & personnel❖ Created improvement processes & clinical policies/procedures❖ Developed the following programs: Parent Project, Summer Experience, & assisted with trainingprograms for staff

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  Empowering Integrated Care Solutions

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Associate Director

  ❖ Designs & implements business operations❖ Establishes policies that promote company culture & vision❖ Coordinates development of staff through supervision, ongoing education & training❖ Facilitates the continued partnership with the Mental Health/DevelopmentalDisabilities Boards & additional agencies❖ Ensures compliance with internal standards & external licensing boards, along withState, & Federal regulations❖ Promotes marketing & program development to ensure expansion❖ Reports to CEO Show less

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  GEM Care

  Nov 2020 - now

  Private Practice Owner/Independent Contractor

  Providing mental health counseling via telehealth

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  Optum

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  Behavioral Health Care Advocate