M. Paige Begich, Ms, Ed.D, Lpc-S Email & Phone Number

Anchorage, Alaska

• Conduct initial intake assessment to include diagnosis and substance abuse assessments as needed• Treatment planning with customer-owners to ensure the best outcomes• Adhere to company's RELATE emphasis to build rapport with customer-owners and colleagues• Trainer for the Therapeutic Options Course that is required for all employees in the Behavioral Services Department• Coordinate with case manager and case manager support to ensure customer-owners have what they need and are scheduled in a timely manner• Provide customized individual therapy for adults in an outpatient setting• Lead groups specific to Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Private Practice, Anchorage, Alaska

• Provide customized individual and couples therapy for adults, both synchronously and asynchronously, utilizing a tele-health platform• Employ a focused humanistic style while adapting varying approaches based onclient need and preference• Supervise interns at Alaska Pacific University Counseling Center• Coordinate with Southcentral Foundation and Alaska Pacific University staff and internsto ensure adherence to requirements of the Zero Suicide Alliance Grant • Work with master’s level clinicians to fulfill their supervision requirements for licensure • Lead trainings and presentations on various psycho-educational topics

Anchorage, Alaska Area

• Provided brief, solution focused counseling to service members and their families• Lead social-emotional psycho-educational groups for military children in a schoolsetting• Educated care givers, teachers, and school staff on military family issues• Presented and brief military members on varying aspects of mental health issues• Utilized a social walking model of therapy to ensure outreach and knowledge of the program• Facilitated coordination between service members and resources on the installation and in the community• Implemented activity therapy for military children ages 3-13• Coordinated with military staff, Anchorage School District employees, and parents on utilization of coping skills and behavioral management techniques for students• Referred service members and their families to appropriate behavioral health or community counseling agencies when required

Anchorage, Alaska

• Provided individual, family and group therapy for patients ages 4-17• Conducted intake assessments for potential patients and referrals• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams on admissions andappropriate diagnosis• Reviewed intake paperwork, hospital policies, and treatment goals with patientsand their families• Completed treatment plans and psychosocial assessments• Maintained notes for patients with compliance in completion • Facilitated meetings with the treatment team and patient families• Initiated utilization review for admitted patients• Submitted continued care reviews for admitted patients• Implemented crisis interventions when necessary

Anchorage, Alaska

• Executed policies and procedures to adhere to HIPAA regulations for HR• Assisted with accounts payable, receivable, and payroll• Coordinated public assistance benefits for the beneficiaries in the program

Anchorage Alaska

• Provided individual counseling to college students• Assisted with academic decision making• Implemented policies and procedures and adhered to HIPAA regulations

Anchorage, Alaska

• Collaborated with team members and managers to meet customer needs• Utilized organizational skills to address multiple competing priorities• Made use of interpersonal and communication skills with guests and coworkers

New York City, New York

• Managed 40 employees and served as direct contact for 16 office directors• Delivered presentations several times a week to clients, employees, and potential recruits• Conducted corporate trainings and orientations • Prepared payroll calculations for the corporate accounting office • Maintained status as top performer of 26 offices, every week for one year

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Master'S Of Science, Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Education record

High School Diploma