1. Alison Neihardt
2897 A Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 590-2320 hkupnorth@gmail.com
Education:
Spring Arbor University, Lansing, Michigan
 Masters of Arts in Counseling—graduated February 2007
Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing, Michigan
 Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education—graduated May 2003
 Bachelor of Science in Counseling—graduated May 2001
Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), First Aide and CPR certified, currently
seeking CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor)
Work Experience:
Helping Kids Counseling Services—Private Practice Counselor, Traverse City, MI
October 2008-Present
 Currently contracted with various agencies in the area including Grand Traverse Co. Courts and Great
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 Clinical counseling of children ages 3-17 and their parents
 Facilitated groups in schools
 Communicating with other agencies regarding clients
 Completing treatment plans and clinical assessments to maintain case load
 Provide trainings for churches and other non-profits
 Blogger and writer
PCMI Services—Guest Teacher, TCAPS and TBA ISD, Traverse City, MI
March 2013—May 2015
 Teach for various ages, classrooms, and schools
 Assist teachers with various care needs of students
 Assist with special needs students including one on one instruction
Child and Family Services—Safe Haven Monitor, Traverse City and Mancelona, MI
March 2014-April 2014
 Supervise parent visits and exchanges for families and children
 Complete necessary documentation
Third Level Crisis Center—Youth Services Counselor, Traverse City, MI
September 2012-March 2013
 Provided clinical counseling for youth at risk of homelessness
 Data entry into HMIS and NEOrhymis
 Coordinated services for clients
 Clinical assessment of clients
 Networked area agencies on behalf of clients
Centra Wellness—Day Crisis Counselor (contractor), Manistee-Benzie, MI
June 2011-August 2011 and May 2010-September 2010
 Clinically counseled CMH clients who were in crisis over the phone or in person
 Input data into electronic medical record system
 Followed protocol to assist suicidal clients
 Completed necessary paperwork and assessments
 Provided clinical assessments for clients in local jails