CURRICULUM VITAE

TABITHA R. HAYNES, MA, LPC, LCAS, NCC

EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Doctoral Student
PhD- Counseling and Counselor Education (CACREP approved)
Cognate area: Psychology
Expected graduation: 2018
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
MA- Master of Arts, Agency Counseling (CACREP approved), Dec 2010
Summa cum Laude
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
BA- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 1998
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) License #8690
North Carolina Board of Professional Counselors (NCBLPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC) ID# 275116
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) License #2719
North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB)
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice Advocacy
Intersectionality of Race and Gender for African American Women
Racial Identity and Race-related Stress
Gender Issues in Counseling
Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health and Related Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Anxiety, Depression, and Coping
Childhood Trauma and Attachment
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPEREINCE
Teaching Assistant, Summer 2016
North Carolina State University, Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and
Human Development
Course Taught: Gender Issues in Counseling-Masters level

Graduate Research Assistant, Dec 2015-May 2016

North Carolina State University, Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and
Human Development
Project: SLED Collaborative, Ensuring Quality Transitions to Community Life
Primary Investigator: Tuere A. Bowles, PhD
Assisted with the development of an evidenced-based curriculum (competencies,
content, and instructional design) using data from the Pilot North Carolina
Community Transitions Institute sponsored by NCDHHS.
Conducted literature searches and summarize findings into conceptual maps, fact
sheets, graphs, charts, and reports.
Edited, proofread, and engaged in citation-checks.
Constructed surveys and analyzed results using appropriate statistical procedures.
Conducted in-depth interviews, focus group, and field observations.
Engaged in general data coding, data cleaning, and analysis of quantitative and
qualitative data
Participated in face-to-face research team meetings.
Contributed to research products, such as data memos, fact sheets, presentations,
and articles/reports.
Graduate Assistant, Spring 2016
North Carolina State University Counseling Center
Assist the Director of Outreach and Wellness with program development and
coordination of outreach services
Co-advisor to the student mental health ambassadors (MHA)
Provide regular training for student MHAs and master-level counselor interns and
fellows
Conduct university-wide presentations on mental health issues, prevention, and
counseling center services
Coordinate campus and center presentations for students, faculty, and staff
Instructor, Spring 2016
North Carolina State University, Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and
Human Development
Course Taught: Practicum in Counseling-Masters level
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Licensed Outpatient Therapist, Jan 2011 to present
The BruSon Group, Inc. Knightdale, NC.
Provide office and/or home based individual therapy, group therapy, and family
therapy for identified recipients.
Screen and conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identified consumers
entering into community based and/or outpatient services offered by the agency
Determine eligibility, appropriate diagnosis for eligible recipients based on
criteria set forth by the DSM-V, and made referrals for additional treatment as
necessary.

Facilitate weekly group, individual therapy, and family therapy sessions for
adolescents residing in the agencys level II and III residential programs

Team Lead (Community Support Team, Intensive In-home Services-Jan 2011-Sept

2014.
Provided community-based mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation
services and necessary supports to assist children, adults, and families in
achieving rehabilitative and recovery goals
Was responsible for the development and implementation of the consumers
Person Centered Plan outlining individual goals and interventions necessary for
treatment
Provided/coordinated assessment/reassessment of the recipient's clinical needs;
Monitored/evaluated the services, interventions, and activities provided by the
intensive in-home and community support team
Provided clinical supervision, consultation, and guidance of all team members for
provision of this service
Served as first-responder for crisis intervention and stabilization
SAIOP Clinician (Feb 2014-Sept 2014)
Provided clinical supervision and oversight of the substance abuse intensive
outpatient program fro adults
Provided individual and group addiction activities and services that are provided
at an outpatient program designed to assist adult and adolescent consumers to
begin recovery and learn skills for recovery maintenance
Provided family counseling, training, and support as necessary
Conducted comprehensive clinical assessment to determine eligibility for
identified recipients
Directly supervised substance abuse qualified professional
Therapist-Acute Unit Sept 2013- Sept 2014 (full-time); Sept 2014-June 2015 (parttime)
Strategic Behavioral Center Garner, NC
Was responsible for coordinating the mental health and/or substance abuse
treatment of children and adolescents admitted to the 32 bed acute hospital unit
Was responsible for the review of the initial assessment to determine the problems
or needs of the patient
Coordinated the ongoing assessment activities, monitoring and implementation of
the therapy goals of the treatment plan
Provided patient individual and group counseling daily
Assisted the physician in determining and facilitating the patient disposition and
referral to treatment and community resources for discharge
Provided quality psychotherapeutic and discharge planning services to patient and
their families
Provided family work and education to the caregivers who are involved in
addressing the needs of the child or adolescent

Served as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organizations

treatment program and philosophy

Counselor Intern May 2010- Dec 2010

Freedom House Recovery/Durham Center Access, Durham, NC
Provided administrative and clinical assistance to service providers, clinicians,
and staff in a 27- bed crisis facility and out-patient setting for mental illness and
substance abuse services
Assisted in the assessment of clients psychiatric and medical dispositions, and
triage juvenile and adult clients for hospitalization, crisis stabilization, residential
medical/social detoxification, and residential psychiatric medication stabilization
Assisted with conducting assessments and intake evaluations for Mobile Crisis,
Psychiatric Walk-in Clinic, and Substance Abuse Brief Intensive Out-patient
Services (SABIOS)
Performed Qualified Professional duties on the Crisis Evaluation & Observation
(CEO) and Short-term Stabilization (STS) units to include screening and
assessment, facilitation of treatment groups, and completion of appropriate
documentation for the service plan
Facilitation of Substance Abuse Brief Intensive Out-patient Services (SABIOS)
client therapeutic groups and conducted individual face-to-face engagement with
identified clients
Managing Partner/Director of Program Development, Feb 2006-Sept 2010
Integrated Family Solutions, Raleigh, NC
Led, managed, and oversaw aspects of the clinical and administrative operations
of a Community Support Agency serving children and adults with MH/SA/DD
diagnosis and treatment needs
Directly supervised a team of 50 employees and contractors including,
Community Support Team Leads, Associate Professionals, Para Professionals, and
Human Resources staff
Developed and approved all policies, procedures and regulations governing the
organization
Performed recruiting and hiring duties for new and potential staff; Conducted
training and provided consultation to staff
Established and implemented agency vision, mission, and philosophy
Reviewed clinical documentation, provided feedback, and implemented
recommendations to improve the system of clinical service delivery with a focus
on person-centered planning
Case Manager, Qualified Professional, Sept 2003- July 2006
Therapeutic Connections, Inc., Raleigh, NC
Monitored community based services offered to children and adults diagnosed
with mental heath, substance abuse, and/or developmental disabilities
Arranged and coordinated psychiatric treatment and therapeutic services; linked
client and family to community resources

Developed individualized, person-centered treatment plans (PCP) to identify

clients goals and therapeutic interventions
Facilitated communication between service providers, clients, family, and mental
health/community professionals
Performed on-going crisis intervention and first-responder responsibilities

Program Director, Jan 2002- Mar 2004

American Human Services, Raleigh, NC
Directed all aspects of a level III, 4- bed residential treatment facility for at-risk
youth diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance abuse
Developed individualized treatment plans identifying clients service goals
Recruited, trained, and clinically supervised 10- 15 residential counselors working
in the program setting
Managed the program budget, all purchasing, and clients funds
Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to assess the ongoing medical, educational, and treatment needs of clients and their families
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Licensed Professional Counselors Assoc. of NC (LPCANC)
North Carolina Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development
(NCAMCD)
Nu Chi Chi Chapter- Chi-Sigma-Iota (Counseling Academic and Professional
Honor Society)
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
Multicultural Committee -NC State University Counseling Center
Outreach Committee- NC State University Counseling Center
Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies Task Force-NC State
University
Committee on Multicultural Issues and Diversity-NC State University
COMMUINTY/PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
North Carolina Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development (NCAMCD)Advocacy Chair
ACADEMIC HONORS AND RECOGNITION
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program
2016 Minority Fellow
Nu Chi Chi Chapter- Chi-Sigma-Iota (Counseling Academic and Professional
Honor Society)
PRESENTAITONS AND SCHOLARLY WORKS
Haynes, T. & Churchwell, A. (approved, 2016). Moving the Margins: Counselors Role
in Outreach and Prevention. Conference Presentation- Licensed Professional Counselors

Association of North Carolina, Concord, NC.

Haynes, T. (in process, 2016). Understanding the Superwoman Phenomenon Among
African American Women: Perceptions of Strength, Power, and Identity-a pilot study.
Haynes, T. (2016). How Diverse Is Your Universe? Presentation-Mental Health
Ambassadors, sponsored by North Carolina State University Counseling Center.
Haynes, T. (2016). Graduate School and Academic Stress. Presentation sponsored by
The Graduate School Professional Development Initiative, North Carolina State
University.
Haynes, T. (2016). Stress Management and Academic Performance. PresentationUndergraduate School of Agriculture, sponsored by North Carolina State University
Counseling Center.
Haynes, T. (2015). The Multidimensional Inventory of Black Identity: Counseling
Implications for Measuring Racial Identity and Psychological Distress. PresentationDepartment of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development, NC State
University.
Englert, M, Gardner, L., Haynes, T, Herring, B., & Williams, R. (2015). Gender
Affirmative Model. Presentation- Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and
Human Development, NC State University.
Churchwell, A., Grady, E, & Haynes, T. (2015). Integrating Assessment into Counseling
Practice. Presentation- Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human
Development, NC State University.
TRAINING/SKILLS:
Counselor-in-training supervision techniques, supervision of undergraduate and graduate
student interns; CPT (cognitive processing therapy), sex offender treatment and
assessment, CBT/ TF-CBT practice and interventions, motivational interviewing, play
therapy, motivational interviewing, substance abuse intake and assessments, ethics, and
substance abuse issues in clinical services; First Aid, CPR, North Carolina Interventions
(NCI), clients rights, corporate compliance and CARF accreditation practices, personcentered planning, crisis-intervention, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
Moodle and Blackboard Collaborate.