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Resume and Experience

Ed Needham

New Albany, IN


EDUCATION: Indiana University

Master of Science Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Bachelor of Arts Sociology


EXPERIENCE:

Wellspring (Schizophrenia Foundation, KY, Inc.)

Gaines Center, Supported housing for persons with mental illness

Louisville, KY
Present Position: Director-Gaines Center

Accomplishments and responsibilities:
*Initiated and obtained funds for a $150,000 center to house program
*Designed and implemented skills training and residential support program
*Provide counseling and skills training in both individual and group settings
*Work with clients to set goals and implement independent living plan
*Provide services to clients with dual-diagnosis
*Provide community outreach in homes, hospitals and homeless shelters
*Maintain client files and progress notes
*Coordinate services with other mental health agencies


One Way House- Drop-in center

New Albany, IN
Position: Director

Accomplishments and responsibilities:
*Provided individual and group counseling for people dealing with alcohol
and substance abuse, homelessness, and major life difficulties
*Coordinated services with other organizations in the community
*Initiated Public speaking and fundraising events
*Managed drop-in center with a staff of 12
*Responsible to a board of directors
*Conducted a weekly jail outreach
*Staffed and operated a 24 hour telephone "crisis" hotline


Northside Counseling Services

Northside Christian Church New Albany, IN
Position: Volunteer Mental Health Counselor

Accomplishments and responsibilities:
*Provided individual, group, family, and substance abuse counseling services
*Coordinated services with staff psychologist
*Initiated and led numerous divorce recovery groups


Floyd Memorial Hospital - Inpatient Substance Abuse Unit

New Albany, IN
Position: Co-leader --"Assertiveness Therapy Group"

Accomplishments and responsibilities:
*Designed and led group for 8 weeks
*Evaluated and conducted follow-up analysis and documentation
*Provided recommendations for future groups



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