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Resume and Experience
Ed Needham
New Albany, IN
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| Master of Science | Mental Health Counseling | |
| Bachelor of Arts | Psychology | |
| Bachelor of Arts | Sociology |
EXPERIENCE:
Wellspring (Schizophrenia Foundation, KY, Inc.)
Gaines Center, Supported housing for persons with mental illness
| Louisville, KY | |
| Present Position: Director-Gaines Center |
| Accomplishments and responsibilities: | |
| *Initiated and obtained funds for a $150,000 center to house program | |
| *Designed and implemented skills training and residential support program | |
| *Provide counseling and skills training in both individual and group settings | |
| *Work with clients to set goals and implement independent living plan | |
| *Provide services to clients with dual-diagnosis | |
| *Provide community outreach in homes, hospitals and homeless shelters | |
| *Maintain client files and progress notes | |
| *Coordinate services with other mental health agencies |
One Way House- Drop-in center
| New Albany, IN | |
| Position: Director |
| Accomplishments and responsibilities: | |
| *Provided individual and group counseling for people dealing with alcohol | |
| and substance abuse, homelessness, and major life difficulties | |
| *Coordinated services with other organizations in the community | |
| *Initiated Public speaking and fundraising events | |
| *Managed drop-in center with a staff of 12 | |
| *Responsible to a board of directors | |
| *Conducted a weekly jail outreach | |
| *Staffed and operated a 24 hour telephone "crisis" hotline |
Northside Counseling Services
| Northside Christian Church New Albany, IN | |
| Position: Volunteer Mental Health Counselor |
| Accomplishments and responsibilities: | |
| *Provided individual, group, family, and substance abuse counseling services | |
| *Coordinated services with staff psychologist | |
| *Initiated and led numerous divorce recovery groups |
Floyd Memorial Hospital - Inpatient Substance Abuse Unit
| New Albany, IN | |
| Position: Co-leader --"Assertiveness Therapy Group" |
| Accomplishments and responsibilities: | |
| *Designed and led group for 8 weeks | |
| *Evaluated and conducted follow-up analysis and documentation | |
| *Provided recommendations for future groups |
