Alisa Suggs
Germantown
Summary
Accomplished and experienced counselor with over 20 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Specialist
Youth Villages Memphis Allies
02.2025 - Current
- Clinical Specialist will engage with young adults that are high-risk for gun violence.
- Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring an intensive and individualized treatment plan.
- Clinical Specialist is responsible for group therapy for young adults who have mental health or high/risk behaviors.
- Reviewed data collection across settings to determine progress and participated in professional clinical review of programs.
- Collaborated with supervisory staff to support quality and integrity by conducting assessments.
Probation Counselor
Shelby county Government-Juvenile Court
11.2007 - 06.2024
- Responsible for providing counseling for families involved in the Juvenile Court System.
- Referrals made for juveniles with special needs to appropriate outpatient therapy.
- Provide conferences for juveniles not attending school and resources that will assist with school transitions and graduation.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Observed residents for compliance and behavior issues.
Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor
Shelby County Government-Correctional Center
09.1991 - 11.2007
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
Education
No Degree - School Counselor
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN09-2026
M.Ed. Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
Strayer University
Memphis, TN05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lemoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN. 05-1990
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mental Health Counseling
- Case management
- Behavioral plan management
- Child & Family Counseling
Communication Skills
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Leadership Experience
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Certification
Certified MRT Specialist and Motivational Interviewer Trainer
Certified MRT Specialist, Domestic Assault and Anger Management and Certified Motivational Trainer
Certified Moral Reconation Therapy-MRT is instruction that provides counselors and correctional professionals with the tools necessary to successfully implement and maintain MRT groups.
Certified in Motivational Interviewing-helps individuals explore and resolve their need for change and to make positive behavioral changes. The counselor will engage with the client on focusing, evoking, planning and engaging.
Timeline
Clinical Specialist
Youth Villages Memphis Allies
02.2025 - Current
Probation Counselor
Shelby county Government-Juvenile Court
11.2007 - 06.2024
Correctional Substance Abuse Counselor
Shelby County Government-Correctional Center
09.1991 - 11.2007
No Degree - School Counselor
Freed-Hardeman University
M.Ed. Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership And Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lemoyne-Owen College
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