KIMBERLY MCDUFFIE
Box Elder
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background of helping clients and emergency responders overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Committed to advocating for mental health and wellbeing for individuals and couples. Passionate about providing support and resources to those impacted by critical incidents or life daily struggles.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training, into practice.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Responded to critical incidents to assist Peer Support with Critical Incident Stress Management.
- Performed risk assessment evaluations for suicidal or homicidal ideation among clients.
- Coordinated referrals with external providers when needed for additional services.
- Educated patients on symptoms, root issues and appropriate treatment expectations.
- Completed continuing education programs to maintain certifications.
Licensed Professional Counselor
NOLA Counseling Center, L.L.C.
03.2015 - 09.2023
- Arrange and facilitate therapy sessions for adult individuals and couples.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Develop individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Perform volunteer services to assist emergency responders with Crisis Intervention after critical incidents.
- Assisted clients in developing problem-solving skills and strategies for emotional regulation.
Lieutenant
Louisiana State Police
06.1994 - 10.2019
- Maintained department's assistance program that focused on mental health and wellness strategies for employees and their immediate family members.
- Developed policy and procedure for assistance program.
- Designed and delivered mental health and wellness training for employees.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Collected and tracked information for employees involved in critical incidents.
- Maintained anonymous database to account for contacts made with employees or family members following critical incidents.
- Researched and created list of cultural competent mental health professionals for employee referrals.
- Coordinated and assisted other emergency responder groups to provide crisis intervention following critical incidents.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, LA12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Upper Iowa University
New Orleans, LA12-2009
Skills
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Mental health support
- Crisis Response
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Training and Development
- Planning and Coordination
Certification
- State of Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor
- State of Nevada Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Certified First Responder Counselor
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Approved Instructor Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention
- Certified in Teletherapy
- National Board of Certified Counselors
Timeline
Clinician
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
09.2023 - 05.2026
Licensed Professional Counselor
NOLA Counseling Center, L.L.C.
03.2015 - 09.2023
Lieutenant
Louisiana State Police
06.1994 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Holy Cross College
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Upper Iowa University