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Kevin Wellman, PhD

5111 South 84th St.

San Francisco, CA 94137

Home: (413) 555-6217

Voice: (413) 555-2019

 

 

Objective                 

 

A challenging and rewarding position as a counselor working with youth populations

                                               

 

Summary

 

·   Pro-active treatment of depression and chemical personality disorders

·   Success with violent youth offenders

·   Comfortable with urban environment

 

Certifications

 

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Counselor #13853

Licensed Professional Counselor (CA), #9012

                                               

 

Employment History

 

                                

 

1996 - Present              Head Youth Counselor

Abraxas Youth Correctional Facility, Los Angeles, CA

Provided supervision for a group of 20 youth counselors, and worked

directly with a diverse population of 200 juvenile offenders.  Designed

and implemented rehabilitational programs designed to help facilitate a

smooth transition for children who would return to their regular families

and schools upon completing their term at Abraxas.  Estabilshed group

therapy methods and a theatre arts program, both still in existence at the

facility today. 

                                     

                                

 

1992 - 1996                   Counselor

Mission Valley High School, San Diego, CA

Provided counseling for 2,000 students, ages 14 through 18.  Familiarized

students with the college admissions process; helped students prepare

applications.  Provided vocational counseling for students who were more

technically inclined and desired to enter trade school.  Ensured mental and

emotional well-being of the student body.  

                                               

                                

Education

 

1992                              Ph.D, Psychology

                                      University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

                                      Doctoral Dissertation: "Art as Medication"                  

                                

 

1988                              B.A., Sociology & Education

                                      Columbia University, New York, NY

                                     

Volunteer Experience

 

San Leandro YMCA, San Leandro, CA

Shook Nursing Home, San Francisco, CA