Julie Meade Elkinton



Julie Meade ElkintonBremerton, WA 98312 360.649.1964/ HYPERLINK "mailto:jmelkinton@" jmelkinton@Education:M.S. Psychology Capella University, Minneapolis, MN. June 2003 B.S Human Services Empire State College,Saratoga Springs, NY January 1995Licenses & Certifications:National Certified CounselorNBCC#287452Licensed Mental Health CounselorWA State #LH000108050Certified Domestic Violence CounselorWA State2005-2010Certified Parenting Instructor2005Certified Grief VolunteerHospice-Vancouver., WA1992Experience:Director of Agency- Earthen Vessels Counseling, LLC12/2005-presentDeveloped 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, LLC4/2003-12/2005Provided 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 Facility7/2000-6/2003Provided 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-presentDeveloped 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-presentInteracted 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.YWCA Fall 2006-presentFacilitated a support group for victims of Domestic Violence. Group meets once a week. Bremerton High SchoolFall 2006-Fall 2008Developed and facilitated Anger Management program geared to troubled teens.Benedict House/HOST (Homeless Outreach Shelter Team) Winter 2003-06Volunteer coordinator for meal teams. Founding board memberReferences available upon request. ................
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