Ronee Rice

71 Front Street Tiffin, OH 44883

Phone: 567-278-2591 E-mail: roneerice@gmail.com

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Education
Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio
Master of Arts in Counseling
Clinical Counseling Concentration
Nationally accredited by CACREP
Current cumulative grade point average: 4.0

Anticipated graduation
May 2016

Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

May 2012

Professional Experience
Counselor-Trainee
Heidelberg University Health & Counseling Services
August 2015-present
Currently co-facilitating a college counseling needs assessment
Organized counseling related outreach programs; currently co-organizing mental health
awareness day (Fresh Check Day)
Collaborated with Tiffin University to develop combined drug and alcohol substance
diversion group programming
Completed diagnostic assessments and individually treated university students under
clinical supervision
Provided clinical screenings on topics such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders,
alcohol use, and healthy relationships
Counselor Trainee
Family Counseling Service
May 2015-present
Diagnosed and treated mental health disorders in individuals both adults and children
under clinical supervision
Provided couples and family counseling services under clinical supervision
Developed and wrote treatment plans, progress notes, and diagnostic summaries
Frequently worked independently, with the ability to manage scheduling and payment
Graduate Assistant
August 2013-present
Heidelberg University Health & Counseling Services
Developed & facilitated alcohol & drug diversion programs
Organized counseling and health related outreach programming for students, faculty, and
staff
Provided workshops as requested for mental health related topics
Collaborated with departments to provide programming for students
Continuously work toward diminishing mental health stigma on campus
Established student led organization on campus: Berg Alliance of Mental Health
!nformation (BAM!)
Co-organized Mental Health Awareness Week at HU

Case Manager, Former Program Assistant

May 2012-present
PatchWorks House
Point of contact for clients of supervised visitations from orientation to case closure
Initial contact with clients through orientation; began establishing rapport and a working
alliance
Ability to understand safety needs for both clients & staff; performed risk/threat
assessment and implemented additional safety precautions when necessary
Managed scheduling, documentation, and record keeping
Facilitated communication between parties where communication was limited due to high
conflict potential
Helped to minimize conflict between parties and mediate through differences
Collaborative efforts with local agencies, courts, attorneys, counselors, & schools
Assisted in supervising undergraduate interns and volunteers each semester
Experience at PatchWorks House began as an undergraduate internship for academic
credit, and led to a paid position upon completion of internship hours
Heidelberg University Student Security Officer
August 2008-August 2013

Ability to respond to emergency situations on campus

Maintained a safe environment for campus by enforcing campus policies and securing
academic buildings and residential dormitories

Trained all new employees

Assisted director with administrative duties such as scheduling, maintaining records, and
assisted with payroll as needed
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteer
Completed 30-hour pre-service training course
Sworn in Seneca County June 2013 by Judge Meyer
Sworn in Sandusky County January 2016 by Judge Smith

Academic & Professional Involvement

Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Honorary): Current President, Former Secretary/Treasurer

American Counseling Association member
Ohio Counseling Association member
o Chapter: Northwest Ohio
o Division: Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in
Counseling of Ohio (ALGBTIC)
o Volunteered at the All-Ohio Counselors Conference, Fall 2014
Attended American College Counseling Association Conference
Served as Graduate Representative for Heidelbergs HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Steering Committee
Served as a member of C.A.R.S.A (Community Action for Reducing Substance Abuse)
Psi Chi (Psychology honorary)
Phi Beta Kappa (Scholastic honor society)