Robin Newell

ACC. Associate Certified Coach. International Coach Federation (ICF), (Jan 2019) CPC. International Coach Academy Training Program (ICA), (May 2017-Feb. 2018) MSW. Simmons College, Graduate School of Social Work. Boston, MA (1985) B.A. (Honors) in Psychology, Univ. of Cincinnati (1979-1981) Chatham College, Pittsburgh, PA (1977-1979) Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS)/Employee Assistance Program Counselor. (May 2019-present/PT) Independent Contractor. Establish positive rapport via telephonic and/or Zoom platform. Conduct assessments, treat clients and refer to local treatment providers and specialists as needed. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and listening skills, ability to build rapport quickly, detail oriented, compassionate and ability to be empathic and manage time well. Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS)/Onsite/Remote Employee Assistance Counselor. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Rockville, MD. (May 2019-present/PT). Independent Contractor. Provided direct support to employees and managers using assessment, education, triage related services and consultation on a variety of workplace and work based issues. Additionally provided training, wellness presentations and solution focused, brief counseling. Facilitated virtual small group discussions during the Pandemic, to support emotional, social, career and mental well being (i.e. Stress Management, Retirement Readiness, Parenting Cafe and Coping with Change). Additionally, maintained documentation in BHS database. ESPYR/Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Counselor. Social Security Administration, Office of Disability Adjudication & Review. Falls Church, VA. (Sept. 2019-May 2023/PT) Independent Contractor. Provided direct support to employees and managers using assessment, education, triage related services and consultation on a variety of workplace and work-based issues. Additionally, provided trainings, wellness presentations and solution focused, brief counseling. EMPOWR1 SOLUTIONS. EAP/Psychotherapy/Coaching/Training Services, Fairfax, VA. (June 1999-present/PT) Independent Contractor. Provide EAP and behavioral health solution focused, short term/long term counseling services to employees and dependents covered by Value Options, Military One Source, ESPYR, BHS, Magellan, Cigna, among others. Additionally, conducted onsite Health and Wellness trainings to employees, managerial/supervisory staff, attended Health and Benefit Fairs, provided coaching services and served as a temporary on site EAP counselor at various Federal Agencies that have included: National Park Service, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Dept. of Interior, among others. Magellan Health Services. DOD Contractor. (Sept. 2014-March 2017). Mount Vernon High School. Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC). Alexandria, VA. Provided strength based short term non-medical counseling to high school students of military service members, conducted training/health and wellness presentations, consultation with parents and teachers, assessed student needs, made out of scope referrals, and was responsible for in school program promotion.(March 2015-March 2017). Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. Military and Family Counselor (MFLC). Washington, DC. Provided counseling to children and teens of servicemembers during the summer, on the installation at the Youth Center. Additional responsibilities included being available to staff, providing parent training and support and walk around counseling and consultation to service members. (July 2015- August 2015). Joint Base Meyer/Henderson Hall. Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC). Arlington, VA. Provided strength based short term, non-medical counseling services to active duty U.S. Marines and their families, provided monthly Program briefs, monthly outreach at the Pentagon, weekly presentations to Marines at Fort Meade Army Installation, briefed family members of new recruits at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPES) and coordinated community outreach. Established and maintained positive working relationships with school staff, local community resources and installation personnel. Managed Duty to Warn and restricted reporting situations according to DOD protocol. (Sept. 2014- February 2015). Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, LCISW (MD/VA) Board Certified Diplomat Certified Case Manager (CCM) LCSW provider for numerous EAP/MHHC companies International Fellows Program/National Defense University, Volunteer (Sept. 2000-Sept. 2015) Interlochen National Music Camp Alumni Moms Demand Action