Patricia L. Gillett is an experienced clinical social worker and therapist seeking a position in substance use disorder or behavioral health care. She has over 30 years of experience working with diverse populations of all ages in both residential and outpatient settings. Her experience includes 8 years working in substance use disorder treatment within the Arizona public behavioral health system. She is trained in the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach model and has experience supervising clinical staff. Gillett holds a Master's in Social Work and has extensive experience in case management, individual and group therapy, and working with clients involved in the criminal justice system.

1. PATRICIA L. GILLETT 1622 N Andros Place, Tucson, AZ 85745
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Experienced and highly dedicated independently licensed clinical social worker and therapist having
comprehensive experience with multiple age groups and diverse populations. Seeking to contribute in areas of
substance use disorder, behavioral health care/health care and/or related fields through empowerment of the
individuals and/or groups served.
› Experienced working with all ages: Adults, emerging adults/transition age youth, older adults,
children, adolescents and families in both residential and outpatient with a focus on substance
use/behavioral health and health care treatment
› Energetic, enthusiastic professional with a high level of multicultural sensitivity having worked with
many clients and families from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds in addition to the
mainstream culture: (including but not limited to: Native American [Tohono O’odham, Navajo and
other tribes from the Midwest to Southwest], Hispanic [Mexican, Spanish etc.], Portuguese,
African-American, African; clients representing diverse sexual identities; clients represented by
various socioeconomic backgrounds
› Over thirty years’ experience as a social worker in both the health care and behavioral health care
field
› Eight years experience working in the substance use disorder/co-occurring disorder field
within the ArizonaPublicBehavioral Health Care System.Specifically working with clients with
substance use, mental health and other co-occurring disorders; Individual and group therapy to
children, adolescents, emerging adults/transition age youth, adults and families
› Outstanding ability to listen, communicate, assess and appropriately respond to clients with
patience, understanding and insight
› Seven years’ experience as a health care social work consultant
› Outstanding organizational and analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail and a
superior work ethic
› Developed, organized and ran a social service department; Developed, co-organized a grass
roots health care social workers organization; Developed, co-organized and first president of a
local soccer organization
› Experience fundraising for non-profit organizations
› Understanding of both federal and state agencies and the laws and regulations in relation to
social work advocacy and service delivery
› Solid computer experience with: AVATAR, Sigmund, CAM, Genecare and Achieve software
programs; Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Digital Imaging; graphics and paint software
programs;
› Over thirty-five years’ experience as a volunteer: Developed, co-organized and first president
of local soccer organization, teacher assistant, answered calls for abuse hotline, Sunday school
teacher, governing board member at an elementary school, member boosters’ organization

2. PATRICIA L. GILLETT 1622 N Andros Place, Tucson, AZ 85745
plynn005@cox.net ● h. 520-396-4236 ● c. 401-714-2578
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work (2010)
Arizona State University, Tucson Component, Tucson, AZ
Chestnut Health Systems, Lighthouse Institute, Bloomington, Illinois
1) Adolescent Community Re-Enforcement Approach (A-CRA)—
--A-CRA Clinical Supervisor Certification—09/08/2014
--Basic A-CRA certification--5/2/2011
--Full TAY (transition age youth) A-CRA certification--03/31/2015
--ACC (Assertive Continuing Care) Certification—03/31/2016
2) GAIN Coordinating Center
--Administrator Certification—04/23/2014
--Local Trainer Certification—10/02/2014
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (1978)
Barrington College, Barrington Rhode Island (now part of Gordon College, Wenham,
Massachusetts)
Gerontology Courses (1980)
Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island
Nursing Home Administrator (1983)
University of Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island
The Network, Volunteer Training for work with survivors of sexual assault &
domestic violence (1999)
Providence, Rhode Island
Textile Design Courses (1999)
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island; Worcester School for Professional
Crafts, Worcester, Massachusetts; Quinsigamond College, Worcester, Massachusetts
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: PAID PROFESSIONAL
2016-PPEP Tucson, AZ—State Youth Treatment Grant--substance use treatment for transition
age youth ages12-24. SAMHSA grant administered through AHCCCS and Cenpatico. A-CRA clinical
supervisor and SYT supervisor.
*Responsible for supervising clinical staff involved in the State Youth treatment Grant
*Individual caseload of SYT clients; Complete comprehensive assessments and treatment planning
and provide individual and group therapy using the A-CRA model and other evidenced based
treatment models as appropriate; discharge planning and case management;
2008-2016—Pasadera Behavioral Health Network Tucson, AZ; (formally Compass Behavioral
Health Care prior to the merger with SAMHC),—(Intern; Clinical Liaison while completing master’s degree;) After
completing master’s degree worked as a therapist at residential treatment and outpatient
treatment for substance use/co-occurring disorders; A-CRA clinical supervisor and SYT
supervisor for State Youth Treatment Grant; Co-developed Cultural Competency training for
Compass in 2010 on “Understanding the Culture of Emerging Adult Addiction”.
*Responsible for individual caseload; Complete comprehensive assessments and treatment planning
and provide individual and group therapy based on individual and group need using a variety of
evidenced based treatment models; discharge planning and case management;
*Groups included therapy process, men’s and women’s trauma and coping and emotional skills
development, adolescent IOP and Celebrating Families.
*Responsible for supervising clinical staff involved in the State Youth treatment Grant
*Additional responsibilities included providing individual and family therapy to clients within the
Tohono O’odham Nation in Sells, AZ and Tucson, AZ in collaboration Tohono O’odham Nation
Behavioral Health and through IHS (Indian Health Services).
*Worked with clients involved in the criminal justice system in a variety of programs—Juvenile
Detention in Sells through TOBH, DTAP-Drug Treatment Alternative to prison through the Pima
County Attorney’s Office, Federal Pre-Trial Services, Standard state and federal probation, juvenile
probation and Arizona Department of Corrections, parole;

3. PATRICIA L. GILLETT 1622 N Andros Place, Tucson, AZ 85745
plynn005@cox.net ● h. 520-396-4236 ● c. 401-714-2578
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: PAID PROFESSIONAL--continued
1978- 2005-- United Methodist Elder Care, Linn Health Care Center, East Providence, Rhode Island—
Management level social worker in residential long term care facility with the responsibility to ensure that the medically
related psycho-social and emotional needs of the residents were met and maintained on an individual basis, adhering to
both state and federal regulations. Additional responsibilities included direct service to residents and their families including
but not limited to education, liaison, advocacy, decision-making, interdisciplinary care planning, discharge planning, case
management, individual and group counseling, preadmission planning, admissions, marketing and fund raising. Daily
documentation and assessments completed via Genecare and Achieve Software programs, Microsoft Word and Excel. Other
responsibilities included a working knowledge of financial billing including eligibility requirements for Medicare, Medicaid,
third party billing and private funding and Housing and Urban Development guidelines. Also responsible for providing staff
education and support through in-service training and co-facilitator of the support group for staff.
1989- 1993-- Nancy Ann Nursing Home-- Foster, Rhode Island-- Consultant level social worker with the responsibility
to ensure that the medically related psycho-social and emotional needs of the residents were met and maintained on an
individual basis, adhering to both state and federal regulations. Additional responsibilities included interdisciplinary care
planning and discharge planning.
OTHER EXPERIENCE: LICENSURE; AWARDS; RECENT INTERNSHIPS;
VOLUNTEER
2016—LCSW--Arizona; 2010—LMSW--Arizona
2011-Recipient of ASU Apple Award for Field Instructor of the Year
2011-present—Member Basis Tucson North Boosters
2009-2010—St. Mary’s Hospital Psychiatric Unit; Internship for ASU Master of Social Work Degree; Worked with
clients with mental health and substance use disorders requiring hospitalization on a short term basis. Primary
responsibilities included individual and group therapy to assigned clients
2008-2009—Compass Behavioral Health Care, Detoxification Facility; Internship for ASU Master of Social Work
Degree; Worked with clients completing core assessments, treatment plans and crisis relapse prevention plans.
Developed and facilitated group for women on co-dependency. Co-facilitated trauma group.
2007-2010—Tucson Unified SchoolDistrict, Brichta Elementary School, Tucson,AZ-- One on one educationalinstruction – helping
students complete classroomassignments in accordance with teacher guidelines; Assisted in improving and raising student reading
skill levels; Member of Governing Board, Brichta Elementary School
2005-2007; 1988-1992-- Barrington Public Schools, Barrington, Rhode Island-- Responsible for assisting individual
students and groups of students, kindergarten to third grade, in performing their assignments in accordance with teacher
guidelines.
1999—Women’s Resource Center Serving Newport & Bristol Counties, Newport, Rhode Island—Responsible for responding
to abuse hotline phone calls.
1992-1998-- Barrington Youth Soccer Association, Barrington, Rhode Island— Served on the board of directors with
responsibility to organize and manage a youth soccer league comprised of 30 spring competitive teams.
1996-1998—Rhode Island Youth Soccer Association—Served on the Competitive Committee. Attended monthly meetings
related to the state level competitive youth soccer program.
1998—Warren Youth Soccer Association, Warren, Rhode Island— Organized a board of directors and affiliated the
town soccer program with the state organization. Wrote by laws and served as the first president of the newly formed
state-affiliated organization.
2006-2007; 1986-1992--Barrington, Rhode Island-- Taught children’s’ Sunday school.
INTERESTS
Digital Design, Hiking, Biking, Native flora and fauna
References AvailableUpon Request

4. PATRICIA L. GILLETT 1622 N Andros Place, Tucson, AZ 85745
plynn005@cox.net ● h. 520-396-4236 ● c. 401-714-2578