Julie Meade Elkinton

Bremerton, WA 98312

360.649.1964/

Education:

M.S. Psychology Capella University, Minneapolis, MN. June 2003

B.S Human Services Empire State College,Saratoga Springs, NY January 1995

Licenses & Certifications:

National Certified CounselorNBCC#287452

Licensed Mental Health CounselorWA State #LH000108050

Certified Domestic Violence CounselorWA State2005-2010

Certified Parenting Instructor2005

Certified Grief VolunteerHospice-Vancouver., WA1992

Experience:

Director of Agency- Earthen Vessels Counseling, LLC12/2005-present

  • Developed and provided Washington state approved group Domestic Violence Perpetrator treatment,
  • Assessed and monitored clients,
  • Provided individual guidance and led therapy groups.
  • Liaised and interfaced with courts, probation dept. and Department of Corrections along with performing all necessary documentation, filing, and bookkeeping for program.
  • Utilized the most current materials, stayed current with other state treatment providers, on-going clinical education, and networking with DCFS, DSHS, and KMH.
  • Provided monthly reports, letters of interest to the courts, and therapy goal statements.

Staff member with Sandra Bruno, LLC4/2003-12/2005

  • Provided supervised services to clients needing DV Perpetrator treatment one on one and in groups,
  • Attended all trainings and in-services needed as well and on-going education.,
  • Responsible for documentation, follow-up and filing as needed per client,
  • Program review and development.

Social Worker -Claremont East Retirement Facility7/2000-6/2003

  • Provided social services to elderly adults.
  • Client initial intakes and assessments for psycho-social adjustment utilizing MMSE (mini-mental), AIMS, and various Depression and Anxiety scales as needed.
  • Inter-disciplinary team involving Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and mental health services contracted with Kitsap Mental Health. Scheduled care conferences, interfaced with family members, held educational in-services for staff, and family counseling sessions.

Volunteer and Community Services:

Washington Correction Center for Women-PurdyFall 2008-present

  • Developed following programs and led groups with some of the most hardened inmates, many of who are serving life terms.
  • Interacted with the Mental Health team to facilitate group session on topics such as Stress/Anger Management, Boundaries, Pregnancy Loss, based on institution needs.

Project Rachel Healing Retreats Fall 2004-present

  • Interacted with the Archdiocese of Seattle to facilitate weekend retreats focused on grief, loss, and PTSD symptoms for men and women experiencing pregnancy loss.
  • Provided Licensed Psychological oversight to men and women at a very vulnerable critical time.

YWCAFall 2006-present

  • Facilitated a support group for victims of Domestic Violence. Group meets once a week.

Bremerton High SchoolFall 2006-Fall 2008

  • Developed and facilitated Anger Management program geared to troubled teens.

Benedict House/HOST (Homeless Outreach Shelter Team) Winter 2003-06

  • Volunteer coordinator for meal teams.
  • Founding board member

References available upon request.