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John Ridgle
Mental Health Paraprofessional, Rivendell Behavioral Health
Location: England, AR United States
Joined: Oct 7th, 2007

About (request update)

My love for people and my ability to relate to different cultures.

Current Whereabouts:

Obtaining a license asa mental counselor.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To eventuall start and build my own counseling service geared towards at risk adolescents.

Education (request update)

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff class of 1976

Undergrad Major: Business Administration

Claim To Fame:

Served as one of only two African-American civilians on the AFMC Inspector General.

Most Memorable Moment:

Dr Mac, Dean of the Business Department.

High School: Plum Bayou High School in Wright, AR class of 1972

Activities & Accomplishments:

Student Government, 3 letters in Basketball, 1 letter in Track, Salutatorium Senior class, sselected to attend Boys State.

Best Memories:

Attending Boys State in 1971

Experience

I currently work with Rivendell Behavioral Health as Mental Health Paraprofessional
I have 3 years of experience working in the Counseling industry.

Mental Health Paraprofessional | Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas
From August 2010 to October 2010 • 0 year(s)
Participated in client assessments and treatment planning, provided support as part of multi-disciplinary team.

Mental Health Counseling Intern | Family Services Agency
From August 2008 to May 2009 • 1 year(s)
Conducted initial interviews and assessments, provided individual and group counseling in anger management and domestic violence.

External Verifier | Acxiom
From June 2006 to August 2008 • 2 year(s)
Verified education and validated financial and work experience, updated computer records.

Social Service Aide | Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services
From October 2005 to May 2006 • 1 year(s)
Provided information and referrals to clients, conducted interviews and home visits, taught parenting and life skills classes.

Sales Associate | Pep Boys
From August 2005 to October 2005 • 0 year(s)
Operated cash register, stocked shelves, and conducted inventories.

Residential Treatment Counselor | Youth Home Inc
From December 2004 to June 2005 • 1 year(s)
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, assisted in developing client treatment plans.

Probation Services Intern | Montgomery County Juvenile Court
From May 2004 to August 2004 • 0 year(s)
Conducted counseling sessions, compiled reports and testified in court, made recommendations on offender progress.

Office Assistant/Guest Attendant | St Vincent Homeless Hotel
From April 2003 to August 2004 • 1 year(s)
Performed word processing, conducted initial intakes and guest registration, maintained computer records.

Case Management Intern | Lighthouse Youth Services
From September 2003 to May 2004 • 1 year(s)
Conducted initial interviews and assessments, supervised counseling sessions, conducted life skills and behavior management classes.

Teleport Computer Assistant | Sinclair Community College
From February 2002 to April 2003 • 1 year(s)
Assisted students and faculty with computer use and software programs.

Sales Associate | Circle K Corporation
From August 1996 to July 2001 • 5 year(s)
Stocked merchandise, set up displays, and marked prices on products.

Inventory Management/Program Management/Inspector General | Wright-Patterson AFB
From May 1974 to April 2000 • 26 year(s)
Facilitated training groups, provided customer support to military programs, served as liaison with foreign governments.

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