Work Experience
February 2009 – February 2019
Baue Funeral Homes
Grief Counselor
- Provide counseling, education, bereavement and grief support services to individuals and families after the death of a loved one.
- Develop, conduct and oversee grief educational seminars in the community and on site at the funeral home.
- Network with various community organizations, churches, and counselors, to maintain a referral list for needs of the bereaved.
- Specific case management and crisis management for individuals and families following a traumatic death such as the death of a soldier killed in the line of duty, suicide, or accident. Follow through with these families from the time of funeral arrangements and through the first year.
- Hospice liaison for the funeral home. Ensuring communication, education and point of contact be provided to the hospices in our community.
- Provide Memorial Services throughout the year to Veterans, Peace Officers, and other bereaved.
2014 – 2019
Center For Hope and Healing
Baue Funeral Homes
LPC and Director
- Skill Highlights: Individual/Family Therapy, Grief Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Solution- Focused Counseling, EMDR, and Crisis Intervention with clients of all ages.
- Clinical Documentation, Leading Successful Private Practice, Billing and Marketing Experience.
August 2008 – February 2009
Heartland Hospice
Bereavement Counselor
- Responsibilities include maintaining detailed documentation of mailings, assist in accessing anticipatory grief for high risk family members.
- Counseling by phone and in person to follow up with family members and friends regarding their bereavement process.
- With the hospice chaplain team work to organize and schedule bereavement support groups.
- Research bereavement materials to share with family, caregivers and hospice staff.
September 2005 – August 2008
Baue Funeral Homes
Grief Counselor
[See above]
August 2004 – September 2005
Crossroads Regional Medical Center
Intake Assessment Counselor
- Provided psychiatric assessment & diagnosis, crisis intervention, and referrals to hospital staff.
- Completed accurate and concise documentation.
- Coordinated the intake and referral process for the geriatric psychiatric unit.
- Completed monthly utilization reviews of charting for the hospital.
March 2003 – August 2004
Baue Funeral Homes
Funeral Director
- Coordinated and carried out the logistics of funeral service.
- Clearly communicated to families their options for funeral and disposition.
- Administrative duties such as filing for the death certificate, DD-214 for Veterans, social security paperwork, and obituaries.
September 2001 – December 2002
Bridgeway Counseling Services
Community Support Worker
- Monitored participants’ involvement & progress in drug treatment program and participated in development of individualized treatment plan.
- Assisted participants to access and utilize a variety of community agencies and resources.
- Encouraged and promoted drug and alcohol recovery efforts, independence, and self care.
- Completed all documentation required for successful reimbursement of services.
- Worked with Law Enforcement to enforce and monitor the adherence to the requirements of the specific individuals’ treatment plan.
August 1999 – August 2001
State of Missouri Division of Aging
Social Worker
- Investigated, as directed, reports of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation; conducted home visits to observe surroundings and interview reported adults, caregivers, and alleged perpetrators.
- Assessed living arrangements, physical capabilities, cognitive abilities, medical requirements, and financial resources to determine level of care required and eligibility for Medicaid-funded in-home services.
- Developed protective service plans and provided on-going follow-up and monitoring to reduce risks and increase safety of reported adults.
- Recommended legal interventions, such as guardianship, power of attorney, protective services, and/or placement, as necessary to ensure clients’ safety and well-being.
- Interacted with health care providers, community organizations, law enforcement, and government agencies.