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JANICE L. WEAVER112 Reel Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15237

jlweavr@hotmail.com (412) 364-2903

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILEHighly skilled professional leveraging education and experience to provide top quality Counseling services

through new patient assessment, individual and group counseling, and treatment plan development.

Current industry knowledge and expertise in Mental Health; provide pertinent patient education, oversee

treatment sessions and reliably support patients in accomplishing individual objectives.

Consistently ensure compliance with ethical codes and organizational mission; experienced in group

facilitation and marriage counseling as well as comprehensive patient assessment based on industry-

standard tests and interviewing techniques.

Earned patient trust and supervisor acknowledgement for creating environments conducive to

productive counseling and demonstrating strength in leading patient therapy.

Challenge-driven to pursue ongoing learning and improvement for patient benefit. Self-motivated anddedicated to implement well-developed plans, programs and interventions.

Adept in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and delivering multi-media presentations.

Proficiently utilize NVivoand SPSS, in addition to GenoPro Genogram software.Also skilled with MS

Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

EDUCATIONAND CERTIFICATESEARNED

Master of Arts in Human Services ~ Specialization in Marriage & Family Counseling (2011)

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE, Lynchburg, Virginia; GPA 3.83

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (2006-2008)

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaEarned 36 credits before transferring to Liberty University Online

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2006)CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ~ 18 credit hours of graduate course work counted toward the

Baccalaureate Degree

Certificates

- PESI (Professional Education Systems Institute) Accreditation ~Grief and Trauma(2007)

- Viktor Frankl Institute ~Logotherapy | Meaning-Centered Psychotherapeutic Interventions (2005/2006)

PRACTICUMAND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE Pittsburgh, PASuccessfully completed two separate practicum experiences, working within client homes to accomplish

objectives and develop counseling expertise.

Group Facilitator (11/2010)

Oversaw Psychoeducational Group; developed publication outlining topic of change and establishing goals

utilizing current working group, and created curriculum to correlate with each stage of group process; including

initial, working, and transitional stages as well as group termination. Discussed informed consent and

confidentiality; provided weekly handouts for members and facilitated group to promote interaction and feedback.

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Delivered mini-lectures and engaged in active listening as well as questioning and linking. Compiled reports

following each session to detail skills utilized and goals achieved.

Successfully employed solid conflict-resolution and persuasive leadership skills to maintain group

through termination.

Accepted pre-established goal of regular group meetings for Biblical study while demonstrating how

psychology is adaptable to everyday lives, earning member acknowledgement for skillful guidance andsession benefits.

Marriage Counselor (6/2010)

Established session goals and defined purpose of intended PAIR2 Test. Prepared clients for assessment, includinginterviewing through open-ended questions within calm environment. Interpreted test results and debriefed

clients, encouraging feedback regarding accuracy of results. Developed report following each session to

summarize methods utilized and objectives accomplished.

Enhanced strength in counseling and supporting married couples to evaluate and determine clinicalassessment; successfully oversaw completion of PAIR2 Test.

Acknowledged by clients for interviewing skills and approach that created relaxed atmosphere and

facilitated enjoyable counseling sessions.

MAYVIEW STATE HOSPITAL Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Contributed significantly to hospital psychology program while completing practicum and four monthsinternship through Chatham University Masters Program in Counseling Psychology; transferred to LibertyUniversity for degree.

Psychology Intern (8/2007-1/2008)

Assessed individual patients utilizing Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT2) as well as Mini-mental Status

Examination and interviewing techniques to identify symptoms and emotional condition; crafted

comprehensive assessment reports. Provided weekly individual counseling for clinical depression, employing

Person-Centered therapy. Conducted bi-weekly group therapy, adapting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),

for inpatient group counseling. Observed patient behavior; delivered education in specific skills and promoted

patient feedback. Supervised patients during use of computer remedial applications. Earned positive feedback from supervisor, indicating professional strength in conducting group therapy

and clinical work incorporating DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).

Observed peer specialists in performing both group and individual patient work, gaining further insight

regarding interactions.

Created patient progress reports utilizing DSM IV-TR manual; organized curriculum to facilitate group

therapy.

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Previous professional experience includes Publisher of articles and manuscripts; provided topnotch client servicethrough international travel, and facilitated reprint of historical works. List of publications available upon request.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Psychological Association (APA); 2010-2011

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology; Lifetime Member since 2006

Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior colleges; Lifetime Member since 2004

Invited speaker for multiple induction ceremonies