VICKIE L. SUTHERLAND

4151 Monument Hills Way, # 15207Fairfax, Virginia22030

(703) 539-6046Cell (469) 323-9431

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL: PSYCHOLOGY CONSULTANT/EDUCATOR

Detail-oriented and positivity-focused mental health professional with over 15 years of experience supporting the care needs of clients through direct client consultations and staff education efforts. Known for dedication to quality of care to multicultural client base, excellence in clinical supervision skills, and focus on positive behavioral change. Areas of Expertise:

Positive Change ManagementCommunication & Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational Leadership

Counseling & Consultation Education & TrainingPresentation SkillsClinical Supervisory Skills

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (2011)

Master of Science in Counseling & Guidance

TexasA & MUniversity- Commerce, Commerce, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations

University of NorthTexas, Denton, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEXASA & MUNIVERSITY - COMMERCE, Commerce, Texas 2009-2010

Higher educational institution.

Classroom Instructor & Pre-Practicum/Practicum Supervisor

Developed, implemented, and managed quality instructional practices. Created and presented classroom PowerPoints on counseling techniques and theories, facilitated class discussions to gauge depth of student knowledge and understanding. Reviewed taped therapy sessions for pre-practicum and practicum students, evaluated their performance, and provided feedback on counseling skills and areas of improvement.

Key Highlights:

  • Provided hands-on learning opportunities for students to assist them in learning new skills.
  • Facilitated differentiated learning for all students, embraced student diversity, and focused on engaging all students in learning environment.
  • Promoted utilization of role playing exercises to effectuate positive change.
  • Earned professional recognition including Associate for Specialist in Group Work (ASGW) emerging leader (2010), Joseph Wayne Yarbrough Scholarship for outstanding doctoral student (2009), Chi Sigma Iota Counseling and Academic Professional Honor Society Award (2008), and Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education as the Outstanding Graduate Student Representative (2009).

NEXUSRECOVERYCENTER, Dallas, Texas2008-2009

Female-only residential substance abuse facility.

Doctoral Counselor Intern

Led and facilitated group and individual therapy sessions, prepared treatment, discharge, and aftercare plans, and coordinated community resources for residents.

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Key Highlights:

  • Collaborated on creative as well as practical solution planning efforts for residents.
  • Delivered effective and persuasive therapeutic techniques in both group and individual work.
  • Promoted positive change and recovery from addiction for residents.
  • Incorporated resident treatment experience into dissertation “The Relationship Among Alexithymia, Attachment Styles, and Racial Identity of African American Women in a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility.”

SMART REFLECTIONS, Richardson, Texas 2003-2008

Private practice licensed mental health counseling firm.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Performed initial and on-going assessments, and provided counseling to individuals, couples, and families on matters covering anger, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief, and traumatic histories.

Key Highlights:

  • Facilitated weekly pro-bono group sessions for those without mental health benefits.
  • Effectuated positive change and positive outlook for clients.
  • Maintained commitment to quality service and care for clients.

MAGELLAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Richardson, Texas 1999-2002

Managed care facility.

Clinical Care Manager

Consulted with individuals and families while maintaining strict boundary of counseling relationship due to management role. Ensured adequate staffing and professional support, presented cases to staff for collaboration, and managed relationship with in-house psychiatrist for critical cases.

Key Highlights:

  • Built and maintained relationships with staff, providers, and members.
  • Earned professional recognition with Employee of the Month award.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Details Available Upon Request)

SAFE HAVENS OF KORNERSTONE, Arlington, Texas 1997-1999

Psychotherapist

Cared for foster care families with therapy and educational classes and prepared monthly status reports for foster care agencies and attorneys.

CARING FAMILY NETWORK, Arlington, Texas 1996-1997

Clinical Director

Supervised agency care management and staff and provided consultation services as needed.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas LPC #11256

Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia LPC #0701005162

National Certified Counselor, NCC # 29813

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Association for Assessment in Counseling & Education (AACE)
Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development (AMCD)

Association for Specialist in Group Work (ASGW)

Chi Sigma Iota (CSI)

Texas Counseling Association (TCA)

Texas Multicultural Counseling & Development (TxMCD)

PUBLICATION

Sutherland, V. (2009). The color of influence: You make the choice. In Salazar, C. F. (Ed). Group

Work experts share their favorite multicultural activities: A guide to diversity-competent choosing,

planning, conducting, and processing. Alexandria, VA: Association for Specialist in Group Work.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Sutherland, V., Saatci, Y., & Chapple, J. (2010). The pro bono group: Assistance for the addicted female. Presentation at the National Conference for the Association of Specialist in Group Work, February 2010,New Orleans, Louisiana.

Balkin, R., Sutherland, V., & Saatic, Y. (2009). Truthiness 2009!: An update in counseling research.

Presentation at the National Conference of the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education, September 2009, Norfolk, Virginia.

Sutherland, V. (2008). The pro bono group: What can assessment do for you? Presentation at the National Conference of the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education, September 2008, Dallas, Texas.

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