Education, Communications and Human Services Consultant and Freelance Professional
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Freelance Professional (Self-employed)
- Past
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- School Counselor at Public School System
- Substitute Teacher at Public School System
- Personal Counselor at Private Practice
- Employee Assistance Program Counselor at Government Agency
- Counseling Center Coordinator and Counselor at Military Personnel and Family Services
- Family Advocacy Program Coordinator and Counselor at Military Personnel and Family Services
- School Substance Abuse Program Coordinator and Counselor at Public School System
- In-patient Counselor at Private Behavioral/Mental Health Hospital
- Credential Reviewer at National Counselor Certification Board
- Foster, Respite, and Abuse Victim Program Coordinator at Military Personnel and Family Services
- Counseling Center Coordinator and Counselor at Military Personnel and Family Services
- Career and Personal Counselor at Private College
- Education
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- University of West Alabama
- George Mason University
- Lynchburg College
- Youngstown State University
- University of South Carolina-Columbia
- Christopher Newport University
- University of Maine
- Connections
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connections
- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
- Websites
Jan Doble’s Summary
Writing/editing, program coordination, advising and consulting with human services, mental health, higher education and publishing organizations
Experienced in agency and private practice, public school, and higher education counseling, supervision, consulting and program coordination
Additional experience in writing, reporting and editing
Jan Doble’s Specialties:
Flexible and transferrable skills in Communications, Counseling, Consulting, Writing, Editing, Research, Case Management and Supervision
Jan Doble’s Experience
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Freelance Professional
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Public Relations and Communications industry)
2007 — Present (1 year)
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School Counselor
Public School System
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year)
Elementary School Counselor
Middle School Counselor -
Substitute Teacher
Public School System
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years)
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Personal Counselor
Private Practice
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
1992 — 1996 (4 years)
Developed and Co-Managed Counseling Private Practice Center serving:
individuals, couples, families and groups
children, adolescents, teens and adults
Personal and Group Counselor for:
eating disorders, substance abuse, co-dependency, children of alcoholics, separation/divorce, single and/or step-parenting, stress/depression/anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and communication skills, values clarification, career planning and assessment, military family issues -
Employee Assistance Program Counselor
Government Agency
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
1994 — 1996 (2 years)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor at 2 large government agencies, serving civilian personnel and their families
(hired by privately held contracting agency to fill regular government GS position)
(Continued private practice counseling during this time) -
Counseling Center Coordinator and Counselor
Military Personnel and Family Services
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
1993 — 1994 (1 year)
Counseling Center Coordinator and Counselor for active-duty military personnel and their families at military base family and community service center
(hired by privately held contracting agency to fill regular government GS position)
(Continued private practice counseling during this time) -
Family Advocacy Program Coordinator and Counselor
Military Personnel and Family Services
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)
1992 — 1993 (1 year)
Family Advocacy Program Coordinator and Counselor for active-duty military personnel family abuse cases at military base family and community service center
*supervised 7 counselors
(hired by privately held contracting agency to fill regular government GS position)
(Continued private practice counseling during this time) -
School Substance Abuse Program Coordinator and Counselor
Public School System
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1991 — 1992 (1 year)
School Substance Abuse Program Coordinator and Counselor for middle and high school students and their families
(Continued private practice counseling during this time) -
In-patient Counselor
Private Behavioral/Mental Health Hospital
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
1992 — 1992 (less than a year)
Individual and Group Counselor for children, adolescents, teens and their families in privately funded in-patient behavioral/mental health hospital
(Continued private practice counseling during this time) -
Credential Reviewer
National Counselor Certification Board
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Executive Office industry)
1990 — 1991 (1 year)
Managed various aspects of the counselor credentialing process for a national counselor certification agency
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Foster, Respite, and Abuse Victim Program Coordinator
Military Personnel and Family Services
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
1988 — 1989 (1 year)
Coordinated 3 separate programs at military base family and community service center, Europe
1) Foster Care
2) Respite Care
3) Women's Shelter -
Counseling Center Coordinator and Counselor
Military Personnel and Family Services
(Government Agency; Military industry)
1987 — 1988 (1 year)
Individual and Family Counseling Center Coordinator and Counselor for active duty military personnel and their families, and,
Family Advocacy Case Management Team mental health representative for child/spouse abuse cases at military base family and community service center, Europe -
Career and Personal Counselor
Private College
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
1986 — 1987 (1 year)
Managed 3 separate positions at small private college:
College Career Services Counselor;
Personal/Academic/Study Skills Counselor;
Dormitory Resident Director* (live-in position)
*supervised student resident assistants
Jan Doble’s Education
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University of West Alabama
post graduate studies, School Counseling, 2006 — 2007
Post-graduate studies in School Counseling
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George Mason University
post graduate studies, Counseling, 1992 — 1994
Post-graduate studies in Counselor Supervision
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Lynchburg College
post graduate studies, Counseling, 1993 — 1993
Post-graduate studies in Supervision of Counselors
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Youngstown State University
MS Ed, Counseling, 1984 — 1986
Graduate Research Assistantship with Chairman of Department of Counseling;
Internships:
University Career Services Center;
Hospital In-Patient Child and Adolescent Behavioral/Mental Health Unit;
Hospital Eating Disorders Clinic- Activities and Societies:
- Charter Member of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International;
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Experimental Psychology 1982 — 1984
Graduate Research Assistantships with Social Psychologist, Cognitive Psychologist and Handicapped Services Research Center
- Activities and Societies:
- Psychology Club
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Christopher Newport University
BA, Psychology, 1978 — 1981
Developed a campus Peer Counseling program through an Independent Study
- Activities and Societies:
- Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology;
Psychology Club;
Graduated Cum Laude
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University of Maine
Journalism/Communications 1975 — 1977
Newswriter/Reporter/Editor of publications:
Portland Press Herald reporter and staff writer, creatively profiling students achievements (a paid position with a by-line);
Editor of high school newspaper;
Journalism Awards (2);
National Honor Society;
English Award;
Women's Literary Union community representative- Activities and Societies:
- University Newspaper Staff Writer
National Panhellenic Sorority
Track/Running
Additional Information
Jan Doble’s Websites:
Jan Doble’s Interests:
Writing, Reading, Gardening, Birdwatching, Cycling, Speed-walking
Jan Doble’s Groups:
Licensed Professional Counselor (Virginia Department of Health Professions);
National Certified Counselor (National Board for Certified Counselors);
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NBCC)
Jan Doble’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- getting back in touch
