Education:
2004 to Present Psy. D., American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Tampa Campus Currently enrolled in the APA approved Clinical Psychology program
2008 M.A., Clinical Psychology, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Tampa Campus
2004 M.S., Counseling and Psychology, Troy State University, Panama City Campus, Masters in Counseling and Psychology (Clinical Mental Health)
1998 B.S., Science, University of West Alabama
Biology Major; Chemistry Minor
1999 Gulf Coast Community College
Emergency Medical Technician certification
Graduate Training Experience:
Therapy Graduate Practicum Student
Hillsborough County Schools, Tampa, FL 08/2008 - Present
Supervised by Marcia Pita, PhD., currently providing psychotherapy to children ages 2-21 with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral problems. Providing consultation to school staff to provide the children in need with appropriate services and crisis intervention for children in need.
Diagnostic Graduate Practicum Student
Manatee Glens Incorporation, Bradenton, FL 01/2006 - 05/2006
Supervised by Robert Boxley, PhD., completed a total of 868 hours. Conducted diagnostic interviews and psychological assessments for adults, adolescents and children. Conducted psychological intake assessment in an outpatient setting to assist adults in receiving mental health therapy services substance abuse therapy services, case management, and medication management.
Diagnostic Graduate Practicum Student
Associates of Counseling and Psychology, Panama City, FL 01/2006 - 05/2006
Supervised by Neda Koehnamann, PhD., completed 391 hours of supervised graduate training. Conducted clinical interviews and parenting and psychological assessments for individuals who had lost child custody and thus were involved with the Department of Children and Families.
Professional Experience:
Independent Contract Therapist
Children's Home Society 10/2007 - Present
Monitoring and coordinating services for children ages 6-17 with mental health diagnoses, all services are through Medicaid and BHOS. Providing therapeutic services for children and their families in the foster care system. Develop mental health assessment and treatment plan for the clients.
Quality Management Specialist/Program Supervisor II/Case Manager/Counselor
Children's Home Society 07/2003 - 10/2007
Assisted the Operations Support Center Director of Quality Management by managing operations center and divisional quality through program evaluations and by implementing the components of the QM process/activities in specified divisions within the operations center. Monitored and coordinated services for children ages 3-17 with mental health diagnoses, all services were through Medicaid or ADM. Provided intensive on-site therapeutic services (in the home and school) for children and their families. Developed mental health assessment and treatment plan for the clients. Assisted clients and their families in identifying and utilizing community services and resources based on their needs. Managed ADM contract as well as supervised master's counselor for productivity, case staffing, and clinical application for therapy. Legal Liaison for the Emerald Coast Division. Provided mental health and parenting assessment for parents of children that were placed by the Department of Children and Families into a foster settings. Provided pre and post adoptions counseling for birthmothers. Conducted home studies for international adoptions and facilitated legal components of adoption with birthmother and adoptive parents.
Case Manager
The Unlimited Path 01/2001 - 02/2002: 01/2003 - 06/2003
Worked with Department of Juvenile Justice to monitor juvenile offenders placed on post commitment supervision. Conducted intake assessments for offenders referred by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in District 2. Managed initiation and maintenance of all caseload paperwork required by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Florida Legislature. Developed youth treatment plans involving in their living, working and education and then making recommendations for their future program needs.
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Professor
Argosy University, Tampa 01/2008 - Present
Instructor for Physiological Psychology PSY 350, Abnormal Psychology PSY 410 and Interviewing Techniques Psy 405. Duties include classroom lecture and audio/visual presentations, examination design and scoring, and assignment of grades. (3 credit hour)
Instructor
Panama City Marine Institute 02/2002 - 01/2003
Taught at-risk adolescent students and students with learning disabilities according Bay County School Board Curriculum. Supervised students on probation or conditional release with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Research Experience:
Fisheries Biologist
National Marine Fisheries Service 07/1999 - 12/2000
Deployed on board commercial fishing vessels to independently collect biological data for the National Marie Fishery Service, documented and deterred fishing violations, and recorded total catch and bycatch amounts for sample. Monitored and recorded marine mammal's interactions and collected biological specimens.
Professional Presentations and Publications:
Boxley, R & Wilson, C. (2007, September) Recognizing and reducing levels of stress with students, power point presentation given to faculty of Manatee Community College.
Wilson, C. (2007, December 1). Hair pulling can be problematic. Bradenton Herald, pp E 16.
Wilson, C. (2008, March 15). How to identify depression. Bradenton Herald, pp E 16.
Volunteer Experience:
Mentored adolescents in alternative schools (community projects) with Panama City Marine Institute. 2004-2007, Panama City, FL
Assisted with the development of fundraising projects with the Junior Chamber of Commerce. 2004-2007, Panama City, FL
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychological Association Student Affiliate 2004 to present.
Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce 2002 to present.
Licensure:
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor MH 9010
References:
Available Upon Request