John Burkin

Licensed Mental Health Professional with extensive experience in Crisis Intervention, diagnosing and treating persons with (SPMI), severe & persistent mental illness in a variety of Inpatient/Outpatient and community settings. Specializations in substance use assessment, co-occurring disorders and Employee Assistance Program Counseling (EAP). Highly skilled clinician with a healing, outcomes-oriented track record for helping adults, couples, youth and families learn and apply effective, and sustainable tools to improve their lives. Advanced practitioner in Motivational Interviewing and Brief Solution Focused Therapy Interventions.

Independent Licensed Therapist and Owner, Healing Outcomes Counseling LLC
1/2020-Present
Licensed to practice in Nevada, New Mexico, Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom
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All Services Provided Virtually via Telephone or Confidential HIPPA Protected Videoconferencing Software.
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Work with individuals 18 years and older who are interested in working on customized goals in a collaborative manner. Provide clients a motivational and affirming experience as they choose Outcomes they wish to achieve. Help clients with depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship, and trauma related issues, as well as career changes. Work with persons with mental health diagnoses such as Psychotic, and Bi-Polar Disorders whose conditions are currently managed and desire compassionate, understanding psychotherapy support. Clients desiring to stop using substances and/or alcohol will find treatment supportive, and non-judgmental.

Licensed EAP Counselor (LPC), Aetna Resources for Living, a CVS Health Company
6/2017-10/2020
New Orleans, LA (Work from Home Telecommuter)
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Provided one-time telephone triage, crisis intervention and assessment of immediate clinical needs, provide immediate support and assist with coping skills. Deliver services to individuals with a variety of presenting issues including but not limited to mental, emotional, conditions, addictions, lifestyle management and work-life concerns consisting of individual, joint or family sessions.

Assessment Specialist (LMHC), HCA-East Florida Division (Hospital Corporation of America)
5/2016-6/2017
Tamarac, FL
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Assessed patients in regional HCA emergency rooms, psychiatric intake departments and hospital medical floors using telemedicine technology to provide consultative confirmation to requesting physician on inpatient admission criteria.

Admissions Coordinator (LMHC), Atlantic Shores Hospital, a UHS Facility
11/2015-12/2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Assess individuals for in-patient level of care in an acute stand-alone psychiatric stabilization, alcohol detoxification, and substance use treatment facility for persons with co-occurring conditions.

HENDERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Lauderdale Lakes, FL/Fort Lauderdale, FL/Lauderhill, FL
07/2008-12/2015

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FACT Team, (Florida Assertive Community Treatment) 2015
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Work in the community with clients as a therapist, and Targeted Case Manager facilitating all aspects of client care ranging from ADL assessments, medication observation, sourcing housing, assisting in forensic situations, and other domains.

Individual Resiliency Trainer, First Episode Psychosis Team 2014-2015
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Provide comprehensive, timely, and individualized recovery, and resiliency-based treatment to persons aged 16-35 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis, or presenting with prodromal symptoms and stand to be at risk.

Licensed Crisis Clinician, Outpatient and Mobile Crisis Response Team 2011-2015
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Assess persons experiencing crises in clinic, in the community and at home with high incident of severe/persistent mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions to avert hospitalization and initiate procedures for involuntary psychiatric evaluation when indicated.

Crisis Clinician and Screener, Crisis Stabilization Unit (Stand Alone Inpatient Psychiatric Facility) 2009-2011
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Screen referrals from area hospitals, law enforcement, courts, and voluntary persons. Conduct intake and initial assessments, work closely with psychologist, psychiatrists, nursing and mental health technician staff to ensure safety and care of persons served.

Youth and Family Therapist, Youth and Family Services 2008-2009
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Provide in-home therapy services to youths aged 4-17 and their families with a variety of mental health issues including anger management, depression, ADHD, parenting skills and other behavioral and emotional problems.

Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and German
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA