Robert Ksiazkiewicz, CDCA

robk0265@gmail.com /814.931.3850 /Columbus, OH

Career Summary
Dedicated mid-career professional who is transitioning into the related fields of clinical mental
health and chemical dependency counseling. I am a CDCA recognized by the Ohio Chemical
Dependency Professionals Board and my LPC application is under review by the Ohio Counselor,
Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Currently completing my Master’s in Clinical
Mental Health Counseling (GPA 3.9) at Wake Forest University. I am in the process of completing
an 800-hour clinical practicum and internship at Talbot Hall at The Ohio State University Wexner
Medical Center. During this experience, I provided both individual and group counseling to patients
with substance use disorders as well as other dual-diagnosis mental health issues at multiple levels.
Over 10 years of previous professional experiences including project management,
client/stakeholder relations, and public outreach via report writing and public speaking
engagements. I look forward to providing my extensive professional experience, diverse educational
achievements, and unique personal skills to help your organization.

Formal Education
➢ Wake Forest University /Master of Counseling /Clinical Mental Health
(Expected December 2019)
➢ University of Pittsburgh /Master of Public & International Affairs /Global Political Economy
(May 2010)
➢ The Pennsylvania State University /Bachelor of the Arts /Political Science & Sociology
(December 2010)

Clinical Praticum/Internship Experience

Clinical Intern /Talbot Hall at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /2019-present
Key responsibilities include:
➢ Administering mental health and substance use counseling services via an integrated therapeutic
approach at multiple levels of care including detox, PHP, IOP, and long-term recovery care.
➢ Developing individualized treatment plans to help address the specific needs of individuals.
➢ Ensuring patients are working toward achieving the goals identified in their individualized treatment
plans via counseling services and psychoeducation.
➢ Providing individual counseling services in both crisis and continued care situations to patients with
substance use disorders as well as other mental health concerns.
➢ Leading group therapy sessions to help patients during their recovery process.
➢ Presenting psychoeducation to patients on a diverse range of topics including mindfulness, healthy
relationship, trauma, and coping skills.
➢ Assisting patients in identifying and accessing community services to address specific needs.
➢ Completing professional counseling notes to be used for billing purposes.
 robk0265@gmail.com / 814.931.3850 / Columbus, OH

Other Professional Experience

Policy Analyst /SSTI /2010-2019
Key responsibilities included:
➢ Provided client-center services by applying best practices in the field, emerging research, and project
assessment to help economic development professionals/their organizations achieve stated strategic
goals.
➢ Led a national awards program that recognizes best practices in the field of economic development
and highlights high performing initiatives.
➢ Assisted in the coordination of organizational events including a national conference, podcasts,
webinars, and professional meetings.
➢ Developed educational sessions on topics related to the innovation economy and participate as
moderator, speaker, and panelist.
➢ Built relationships with key stakeholders from diverse communities to achieve organizational
objectives.
➢ Worked with/oversaw teams of more than five staff members on diverse projects as prescribed by
SSTI’s President & CEO.
➢ Helped in the preparation and management of budgeting/staff for projects funded by grants and
contracts from federal agencies and other groups.
➢ Produced high-level oral and written projects on diverse topics related to economic development.
➢ Used Client Management Software to assess membership relationship and ensure a quality
membership experience.

Research Associate /GSP Consulting /2008-2010

Key Responsibilities included:
➢ Produced oral and written research projects on a diverse number of topics including small business
growth, small business development, main street development, regional transportation projects,
workforce development, and manufacturing.
➢ Helped develop regional and local economic development strategies in several states.
➢ Worked with key stakeholders, businesses leaders, and government officials on projects that assist in
growing economic prosperity.
➢ Conducted phone and in-person interviews, group meetings, and conference calls that helped clients
better understand the needs of industry to attract, retain, and grow key businesses.

Professional Development
➢ Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
➢ Licensed Professional Counselor (Application Under Review)
➢ Recipient of the University of Pittsburgh’s 2009 Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement
Program Award.
➢ Member of the Ohio Counseling Association.
➢ Member of the Ohio Career Development Association.
➢ Member of the Ohio Association for Specialists in Group Work.
➢ Member of Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society