1. Valerie M. Noel, LPC, NCC
115 East Lytle Avenue, State College, PA 16801
814-933-7420
valerie.noel@ymail.com
EDUCATION: Walden University, Minneapolis, MN – 08/17/2014
*Masters of Science Mental Health Counseling, GPA: 4.0
University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama – 12/06/2006
*Master of Science in Continuing Education, GPA: 4.0
-Focus: Counseling/Psychology Program
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania – 05/2002
*Bachelor of Science, Psychology,
LICENSE: Licensed Professional Counselor, Pennsylvania
License # PC008438 since 09/23/2015
CERTIFICATIONS: National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
* NCC – Certificate Number 350258, Effective 1/30/2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Program Coordinator/Licensed Professional Counselor, 09/2015 – Current
Community Services Group Inc., Mill Hall, PA
*Provide 1:1 individual counseling sessions utilizing a variety of theories to clients of all ages
*Work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers,
schools, and other providers in the community.
*Provide individual and family counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families
*Provided crisis/on call services
*Complete assessments, diagnosis and assist in the development of treatment plans/crisis plans with
individuals and family members
*Participate in professional development trainings
Mental Health Professional, 04/2014 – 09/2015
Community Services Group Inc., Williamsport, PA
*Provide 1:1 individual counseling sessions utilizing a variety of theories to clients of all ages
*Work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers,
schools, and other providers in the community.
*Provide individual and family counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families
*Actively participate in clinical team and staff meetings
*Provided crisis/on call services
*Complete assessments, diagnosis and assist in the development of treatment plans/crisis plans with
individuals and family members
*Adhere to and upholds the ethical standards of the profession
*Documents work in accordance with company standards DAP notes, treatment plans, discharge
procedures, and other necessary activities
*Actively participates in clinical staff meetings and attends weekly scheduled one on one supervision
*Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with employees, families, individuals and other
providers as deemed necessary
*Participate in professional development trainings
2. Valerie M. Noel, LPC, NCC
Mental Health Professional (Intern), 12/2013 – 08/2014
Community Services Group Inc., Williamsport, PA
*Provide 1:1 individual counseling sessions utilizing a variety of theories to clients of all ages
*Assist as open access backup to complete initial appointment, assessment, and diagnosis
*Develop treatment plans, crisis plans,
*Participate in professional development trainings
*Work with a diverse population
*Adhere to the ACA, Code of Ethics
*Utilize strength-based approach
Mental Health Professional, Family Based /Clinical Supervisor, 03/2012 – 08/2014
Community Services Group Inc., Williamsport, PA
*Provide treatment to families including, therapy, skills training, and education designed to enable families
to care for their family members or children in the home
*Work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers,
schools, and other providers in the community.
*Provide individual and family counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families
*Actively participate in clinical team and staff meetings
*Provided crisis/on call services
*Work in a variety of settings
*Complete assessments; assist in the development of treatment plans with family members
Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist 08/2006 – 03/2012
Community Services Group Inc., State College, PA
*Collaborates with other treatment team members to design and direct the implementation a behavior
modification intervention plan, which is individualized to each child or adolescent and to the family needs.
*Identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends least restrictive behavioral
change methods.
*Develops treatment plan, services and outcome-based short term goals for identified child/adolescent
*Provides assessments of the strength and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families.
Attends and participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings.
*Gather written information on the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the need for
behavioral intervention, if the current behavior plan is working, and to identify any problems with the
current behavior plan.
*Collaborates with other involved professions and agencies in order to provide unified services and
continuity of care to child and family.
*Develop discharge planning criteria.
*Works with families to determine an assessment of family need and appropriate treatment modalities.
Case Manager 08/2004 – 08/2006
Community Services Group Inc., State College, PA
*Maintained accurate, complete client records that adhere to state regulation and company audits for 40
clients.
*Set up evaluations for psychologist.
*Submitted packets to Medical Assistance (Fee for Service)
*Provided support to Master Level Therapists
Therapeutic Staff Support 09/2003 – 08/2004
Community Services Group Inc., State College, PA
*Provided one-to-one therapeutic treatment interventions to children and adolescents in the school and
community with both Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses.
*Worked with a treatment plan to assist in age-appropriate daily living skills and social and cultural
interaction skills.
*Collaborated with all treatment team members including: parents, teachers and clinical staff.
Mental Health Professional, Family Based, 04/2009 – 02/2011
3. Valerie M. Noel, LPC, NCC
Universal Community Behavioral Health
*Provided treatment to families including, therapy, skills training, psycho-education designed to help
families to care for their family members or children in the home
*Worked closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, case managers,
schools, and other providers in the community.
*Provided individual and family counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families
*Actively participated in clinical team and staff meetings
*Provided crisis/on call services
*Worked in a variety of settings
*Completed assessments, assisted in the development of treatment plans with family members
*Attend training through the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel
Trained in CAFAS, CANS, FAST, FBA
Assessment tools: genograms, timelines, eco-maps
Certified in First Aid, CPR
Handle with Care
Mandt
Member of ACA
Member of Chi Sigma Iota
References are available upon request