VALERIE WILLIAMS
Monroe
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive expertise in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Demonstrates strong leadership in supervising teams, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, and guiding treatment planning to enhance client outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
House of Ruth Therapeutic Group Home
03.2026 - Current
- Executed crisis intervention and conflict resolution strategies to stabilize high-risk situations and restore safety
- Facilitated support for individuals facing behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges, promoting resilience and recovery
- Delivered therapeutic counseling services to residents in a structured care environment
- Guided residents in goal setting, emotional regulation, and life skills development to enhance personal growth and independence
- Worked with staff and families to encourage positive treatment outcomes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Senior PsychCare
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed targeted treatment plans to address client needs
- Delivered individualized counseling and mental health support to enhance client well-being
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies and emotional wellness goals
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate client progress and ensure holistic care
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient records
Professional Counselor 3
State of Louisiana
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted clinical assessments and provided treatment for clients with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and high-risk crisis cases, ensuring personalized care plans
- Executed comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, developed treatment plans, facilitated individual/family/group therapy, and managed discharge planning to support client recovery
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure continuity of care
- Prepared and submitted detailed progress reports to social service agencies and referral sources to maintain client care continuity
- Collected urine drug samples for laboratory testing and assessments
Team Lead
Living Water Family Services
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised and led clinicians, counselors, and support staff to ensure quality mental health care delivery
- Led crisis intervention efforts and coordinated urgent mental health support
- Monitored client cases, guiding treatment planning and interventions to enhance client outcomes
- Provided staff training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, social services, and community organizations
- Monitored quality assurance standards, implementing service improvements to elevate care quality
- Managed scheduling, documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance to streamline operations
- Advocated for client rights and ensured adherence to ethical standards and mental health policies
Mental Health Professional
Northeast Counseling
01.2016 - 06.2024
- Secured outpatient treatment authorization and coordinated effective discharge planning
- Adjusted treatment interventions based on client progress to enhance therapeutic outcomes
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals to assess and support client care needs
- Managed insurance utilization to align client care with treatment goals
Substance Abuse Counselor
Center for Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted client intakes, assessments, and evaluations to establish personalized treatment goals and strategies
- Delivered case management services and monitored client treatment progress to ensure adherence to recovery plans
- Provided outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling services to support client recovery and well-being
Education
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2023
Master of Social Science - Concentration in Psychology
Grambling State University
12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University
12-2013
Skills
- Mental Health Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Treatment Planning & Implementation
- Assessment & Diagnosis
- Case Management
- Individual, Family & Group Therapy
- Program Development
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Ethical Practice & Regulatory Compliance
- Communication & Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- CPR & First Aid
- Resource Management
- Addictive Disorders Treatment
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Professional Counselor
Activities
- Louisiana Citizen for Action Now (LaCAN) Advocate
- SHE WINGS (Sister’s Healing Each Other - Women IN God’s Service)
- Sigma Alpha Phi Honor Society
- Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
House of Ruth Therapeutic Group Home
03.2026 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
Senior PsychCare
11.2025 - Current
Professional Counselor 3
State of Louisiana
09.2024 - 11.2025
Team Lead
Living Water Family Services
10.2023 - 08.2024
Substance Abuse Counselor
Center for Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 04.2023
Mental Health Professional
Northeast Counseling
01.2016 - 06.2024
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Alcorn State University
Master of Social Science - Concentration in Psychology
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grambling State University