Charles Ryan Email & Phone Number

Pensacola, Florida Area

Individual and group counselor at Escambia County Jail.

Provided clinical mental health services to inmate population. Worked as a therapist and provided counseling on such issues as trauma, addictions, psychosis, mood disorders, domestic violence and many more related to health.Conducted initial evaluations in order to develop a thorough bio/psycho/social assessment, to determine appropriate diagnoses, to develop treatment plans, and to refer those in need of psychotropic intervention. Conducted individual counseling to address depression, anxiety, medication education, substance abuse, etc. Also provided crisis counseling as needed to those with suicidal ideation. Facilitated anger management group therapy sessions for inmates. Input daily progress notes, group therapy notes, and intake assessments into the electronic medical record. Reviewed other documentation provided by mental health staff to include psychiatric assessments and follow ups.Staffed cases with supervisors and other mental health staff as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Continuous interaction with inmates and corrections officials.

2010 Pathways For Change; Conducted individual counseling sessions for incarcerated men at this therapeutic community. Facilitated group therapy and psycho-educational programs for men in the program. Topics of classes included *relationships*, *financial responsibility* and *anger management*. Prepared and presented powerpoint presentations to civic groups in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties on behalf of PFC.

Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Completed December 2011

Masters, Mental Health Counseling

B.A, Communications/Psychology