Vicky deStephano

1760 Baker Road, York PA 17408

(717) 848-1268
Email vd697cb2@westpost.net

Objective To obtain a position that utilizes 17 years of diverse psychological

and philosophical knowledge and apply them to a business setting.
Education 2003 - 2008 Vermont College of the Union Institute and University
Montpelier, VT.
3 years completed interdisciplinary scholarship in religious studies,
social history, human sexuality, sociology, psychology, Jungian theory,
psychoanalytic theory, and philosophy. The philosophy is Cartesian, existential
ism, and phenomenology. Writing: creative, poetry, and essays.
1990 - 1991 Consolidated School of Business
York, PA.
Associate in Specialized Business: Computerized Accounting Management.
GPA 3.87
1998-2008 Pennsylvania Certification in Chemical Dependency
Employment
1997-2008 Vicky deStephano Counseling Services York, PA
Proprietor / Counselor
* Utilized dead space in an existing counseling office and remodeled it in excha
nge for 1 year of rent.
* Set up system to collect rent for the owners way house and managed each tenan
ts account.
* Managed bookkeeping aspects of the office using Microsoft Office Professional
Suite.
* Maintained a progressive education to meet the changing needs of clients.
* Developed a procedures manual and attained a 6 month provisional license from
the Department of Health.
* Acquired an agreement for treatment coordination with two local counseling age
ncies for professional referral.
* Maintained a client base of 10-15 clients per week with an overall client base
of 500 people over 11 years.
1995-1997 Colonial House Incorporated. York, PA
Counselor
* Completed a biopsychsocial for each assigned client.
* Completed a master treatment plan for the client based on biopsychsocial.
* Completed individual sessions with each client.
* Referred clients to other medical providers as needed.
* Facilitated large group activities weekly with all clients.
* Facilitated small specialty groups with assigned clients.
* Facilitated gender specific therapeutic groups weekly.
* Coordinated family sessions as needed.
* Coordinated aftercare plans and completed discharge summaries.
1994 - 1995 Cornerstone Counseling and Education Services Hanover, PA
Counselor
* Assessed clients for substance abuse or dependency problems.
* Developed a master treatment plan for each client.
Developed an experiential model to illustrate the progression of chemical depend
ency in a group setting for repeat DUI offenders.
1987 -- 1993 Community Services Incorporated York, PA
Overnight Advisor
* Administered medications as needed.
* Assisted clients with morning bathing, eating, and travel to day program.
1987 - 1991 Vertical Market Incorporated
York, PA
Telemarketing Sales Representative
* Set the pace in the company for the number of Macy's credit cards to be accept
ed by customers.
* Closed 99% of all possible sales in one day.
* Promoted to quality assurance and trained other sales representatives to sell.

References available upon request.