JANICE L.

WEAVER
112 Reel Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15237
jlweavr@hotmail.com • (412) 364-2903

Q UALIFICATIONS P ROFILE
Highly skilled professional leveraging education and experience to provide top quality Counseling services
through new patient assessment, individual and group counseling, and treatment plan development.
 Current industry knowledge and expertise in Mental Health; provide pertinent patient education, oversee
treatment sessions and reliably support patients in accomplishing individual objectives.
 Consistently ensure compliance with ethical codes and organizational mission; experienced in group
facilitation and marriage counseling as well as comprehensive patient assessment based on industry-
standard tests and interviewing techniques.
 Earned patient trust and supervisor acknowledgement for creating environments conducive to
productive counseling and demonstrating strength in leading patient therapy.
 Challenge-driven to pursue ongoing learning and improvement for patient benefit. Self-motivated and
dedicated to implement well-developed plans, programs and interventions.
 Adept in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and delivering multi-media presentations.
Proficiently utilize NVivo and SPSS, in addition to GenoPro Genogram software. Also skilled with MS
Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

E DUCATION AND C ERTIFICATES EARNED

Master of Arts in Human Services ~ Specialization in Marriage & Family Counseling (2011)
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE, Lynchburg, Virginia; GPA 3.83
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (2006-2008)
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Earned 36 credits before transferring to Liberty University Online
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2006)
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ~ 18 credit hours of graduate course work counted toward the
Baccalaureate Degree
Certificates
- PESI (Professional Education Systems Institute) Accreditation ~ Grief and Trauma (2007)
- Viktor Frankl Institute ~ Logotherapy | Meaning-Centered Psychotherapeutic Interventions (2005/2006)

P RACTICUM AND I NTERNSHIP E XPERIENCES

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE – Pittsburgh, PA
Successfully completed two separate practicum experiences, working within client homes to accomplish
objectives and develop counseling expertise.
Group Facilitator (11/2010)
Oversaw Psychoeducational Group; developed publication outlining topic of change and establishing goals
utilizing current working group, and created curriculum to correlate with each stage of group process; including
initial, working, and transitional stages as well as group termination. Discussed informed consent and
confidentiality; provided weekly handouts for members and facilitated group to promote interaction and feedback.
 Delivered mini-lectures and engaged in active listening as well as questioning and linking. Compiled reports
following each session to detail skills utilized and goals achieved.
 Successfully employed solid conflict-resolution and persuasive leadership skills to maintain group
through termination.
 Accepted pre-established goal of regular group meetings for Biblical study while demonstrating how
psychology is adaptable to everyday lives, earning member acknowledgement for skillful guidance and
session benefits.
Marriage Counselor (6/2010)
Established session goals and defined purpose of intended PAIR2 Test. Prepared clients for assessment, including
interviewing through open-ended questions within calm environment. Interpreted test results and debriefed
clients, encouraging feedback regarding accuracy of results. Developed report following each session to
summarize methods utilized and objectives accomplished.
 Enhanced strength in counseling and supporting married couples to evaluate and determine clinical
assessment; successfully oversaw completion of PAIR2 Test.
 Acknowledged by clients for interviewing skills and approach that created relaxed atmosphere and
facilitated enjoyable counseling sessions.

MAYVIEW STATE HOSPITAL – Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Contributed significantly to hospital psychology program while completing practicum and four months
internship through Chatham University Master’s Program in Counseling Psychology; transferred to Liberty
University for degree.
Psychology Intern (8/2007-1/2008)
Assessed individual patients utilizing Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT2) as well as Mini-mental Status
Examination and interviewing techniques to identify symptoms and emotional condition; crafted
comprehensive assessment reports. Provided weekly individual counseling for clinical depression, employing
Person-Centered therapy. Conducted bi-weekly group therapy, adapting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
for inpatient group counseling. Observed patient behavior; delivered education in specific skills and promoted
patient feedback. Supervised patients during use of computer remedial applications.
 Earned positive feedback from supervisor, indicating professional strength in conducting group therapy
and clinical work incorporating DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
 Observed peer specialists in performing both group and individual patient work, gaining further insight
regarding interactions.
 Created patient progress reports utilizing DSM IV-TR manual; organized curriculum to facilitate group
therapy.
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Previous professional experience includes Publisher of articles and manuscripts; provided topnotch client service
through international travel, and facilitated reprint of historical works. List of publications available upon request.

P ROFESSIONAL A SSOCIATIONS
American Psychological Association (APA); 2010-2011
Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology; Lifetime Member since 2006
Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior colleges; Lifetime Member since 2004
Invited speaker for multiple induction ceremonies