Richard DuLaney, M.A, LCPC

Experience

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  University of Maryland Baltimore County

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Research Assistant, Social Development Lab

  The position required that I assist Dr. David Schultz and his graduate assistants in conducting their research. My main duties included collecting data by using the Schultz Test of Emotion Processing with experiment participants. I also observed and video recorded graduate assistant interventions within the population of interest. Moreover, I participated in monthly meetings where current research was discussed between Dr. Schultz (PI), the lab's graduate assistants, and the undergraduate research assistants. Show less

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  Towson University

  Jul 2011 - May 2013

  During my time as an Assistant Coordinator within the Housing & Residence Life Department at Towson University, I supervised a staff of 24 paraprofessional students. In addition to these students, I advised a volunteer council of students who organized and planned events for residents of the building. Part of my responsibilities within this position was ensuring the safety and security of the almost 500 students within Residence Tower. I also participated within departmental committees that worked on qualitative research of departmental educational programs and the development of entry level student staff positions. Show less As an Area Graduate Assistant, I worked with the Assistant Director of the West Village Area within the Housing & Residence Life Department at Towson University. My main duties included analyzing qualitative data used to assess the department's educational outcomes. I also assisted with the development of new qualitative assessment measures to aid with the development of the department's educational programs. Moreover, I conducted SPSS analyses of nominal data gained from departmental surveys. In addition to the qualitative research, I worked with other departments on campus to help organize and plan large scale student events with minimum attendance of 300 students per event. Show less

  • Assistant Coordinator, Residence Tower

    Jul 2012 - May 2013

  • Area Graduate Assistant, West Village

    Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
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  Mental Health Association of Frederick County

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Counseling Intern

  Through my work as a graduate level counseling intern, I provided psychotherapy services to uninsured low income clients who presented mainly with Axis I disorders of Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Posttraumatic -Stress Disorder. While I practiced therapy from a generalist perspective, my main theoretical foundations are based within Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered Theory. In addition to therapy, I helped coordinate community and local government resources to be used for the benefit of the client. During my work at the center, I provided services to clients age 16 to 62 from a variety of ethnic, racial, religious, and sexual orientations. Show less

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  McNair Scholars Program at UMBC

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Resident Graduate Assistant

  Within my duties and responsibilities as a Resident Graduate Assistant, I mentored McNair Fellows while they completed their research during the McNair Scholar's Summer Research Institute. This included editing research papers, reviewing proposals, assisting with general research questions, and connecting McNair Fellows with campus resources. Moreover, I assisted with the planning and organization of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County McNair Scholar's Research Conference for September 20-21, 2013. Show less

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  Family Services

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

  Senior Care Specialist, Outreach Program

  I worked to improve the quality of life of individuals who had been diagnosed with one or more severe psychiatric disorders as described in the DSM V. Their presentations ranged from clinical depression to schizophrenia. To achieve this end, I assisted clients with their personal psychiatric rehabilitation goals.These goals included, but are not limited to, physical fitness, mental health, financial management, social skills, conflict management, and improved communication. In support of this process, I coordinated services between the clients, mental health professionals, primary care providers, and entitlements programs. As the Senior Care Specialist for the Outreach Program, I worked with my colleagues to ensure that they had all the necessary tools to succeed within their position. To this end, I assisted with the training of new employees, provided information and guidance on client concerns, and helped with the acquisition of needed materials. This was done in conjunction with the weekly coordination of client care by the program team leader. Show less

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  EveryMind (formerly Mental Health Association of Montgomery County)

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2019

  -Collaborated with teachers, school counselors, special education coordinators, and the school administration to provide effective treatment to clients within a school based setting.-Assisted families by acting as a intermediary for Spanish speaking clients and the school personnel -Led small psychoeducational groups targeting problem behaviors within the school population-Managed a case load of 17 to 19 clients -Supported families and students within the school who are not eligible for services through outside referrals -Co-led Heart and Sole program for middle school girls grades 6-8 -Created programming designed to meet the mental health needs of the general school population grades 6-8-Acted as a resource for teachers and other school staff regarding crisis intervention, CPS reporting, and resource development and identification Show less -Coordinated programming that provided skills training in nutrition, parenting skills, and mental health for clients and general school population-Effectively acted as a liaison between school administration, program staff, and program clients-Conducted sensitive qualitative and quantitative assessment of community needs -Managed a $2,000 dollar client activities budget -Developed relationships with community partners to provide donations and resources for clients and the general school population-Carefully followed guidelines as stated in program contract with local county government-Translated documentation into Spanish for clients and families Show less

  • Child And Family Therapist, Linkages to Learning

    Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Community School Coordinator, Linkages to Learning

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2017
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  Metropolitan Behavioral Health Services

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  Psychotherapist, Part Time

  -Provided crisis intervention, individual, & family therapy both in clinic and home-based settings-Ensured that treatment is sensitive to dual diagnosis presentations -Treated clients within a culturally competent framework-Coordinated care between the clinic medical director, clinic psychiatric rehabilitation program, and other service providers -Provided referrals to outside resources as needed-Created person centered treatment plans that work to help empower clients-Kept accurate and up to date documentations as required by COMAR standards and CARF requirements-Educated clients and major stakeholders on the process of therapy and main guidelines for treatment -Developed and enacts crisis plans for clients as necessary -Conducted biopsychosocial diagnostic assessments -Advocated for client needs within the home, clinic, and school based environments Show less

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  University of Baltimore

  Aug 2019 - now

  Clinical Case Manager, Office of Student Support

  -Collaborates with staff, University faculty, and community providers to provide individualized support to students -Processes referrals to support programs within the University, and the broader community -Conducts evidenced based assessments of students of concern using NaBITA assessment tools-Consultant on the University Behavioral Intervention Team -Primary Crisis intervention support for students on main campus -Identifies current policy needs and supports the University by drafting new procedures and policies to better support students, staff, and faculty -Represents the Office of Student Support within regional and national conferences-Provides guidance and support on major University wide initiatives and taskforces-Oversees and manages the implementation and support of the Student Emergency Assistance Fund-Represents the University of Baltimore on the Maryland Higher Education Commission's Access to Mental Health Advisory Committee- Represents the University of Baltimore on the Maryland Behavioral Intervention Affinity Group (MDBIT Affinity) -Co-Chairs University of Baltimore Basic Needs Committee which aims to access resources available to students and current trends in needs for the student body. Show less

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  River Valley Counseling & Consulting, LLC

  Jun 2024 - now

  Owner