Linda Berry, M.ED 3501 Verner Street Columbia, South Carolina 29204 (803)397-7555 lb1157c56@westpost.

net PROFILE Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance Services with exper ience in geriatrics, adults, adolescent, youth, family behavioral therapies; Gri ef counseling, career counseling, anger, stress and PTSD management counseling, self esteem and chemical dependency issues. EXPERIENCE Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, Lexington, SC 2005 - Present Therapist / Case Manager * Work autonomously in elementary and primary school setting counseling emotiona lly, behavioral and medically challenged youth * Establish cooperative liaisons with outside agencies * Maximizes utilization of several theoretical approaches in treating clients an d families * Develop and monitor individualized Behavioral Management Treatment plans in a timely manner. * Utilize skills in problem solving and diplomacy to effectively handle clients and defuse potential negative situations * Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other necessary documentation * Work closely with teachers of students who are under my care New Hope Midlands, Inc., West Columbia, SC Alternative Behavioral Services 2003 - 2005 Therapist / Case Manager * Developed and monitored Individualized Behavioral Management plans based on cl inical experience while leading treatment team meetings * Counseled clients individually and in group sessions. based on practice of sou nd clinical methods * Advocated for clients to coordinate required services or resolve crisis situat ions * Provided training for personnel as it relates to understanding disabilities, i mplementing behavior management programs and evaluated progress William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, Columbia, SC 2001 - 2003 Activity Therapy Supervisor / Counselor * Completed comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other necessary documentation * Planed and developed therapeutic recreation programs * Implemented goal-oriented groups and facilitated issues resolution related to chemical dependency * Conducted individual and family counseling sessions * Demonstrated proficiency in utilization of the DSM-IV * Attended bi-weekly Program Management Team meetings to represent the interest of the Activity Therapy Department * Supervised the Mental Health Specialists during scheduled therapeutic recreati on groups Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, Anderson, SC

1995 - 2001 Recreational Therapist II * Provided assessments and treatment for patients with a range of psychiatric di sorders for the adult, geriatric, adolescent, drug and alcohol units * Coordinated and implemented therapeutic group activities * Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate treatment EDUCATION Orangeburg Technical College, Orangeburg, SC * Certificate, Career Counselor, May 2008 Clemson University, Clemson, SC * M.ED., Counseling and Guidance Services, 2001 * BS., Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with emphasis in Therapeutic Rec reation, 1990 HONORS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS * American Counseling Association * Infant, Adolescent and Adult CPR * Chi Sigma Iota (International Counseling Honor Society) COMPUTER EXPERIENCE REFERENCES Professional and personal available upon request