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Cynthia A. Murcek
Summary
of Qualifications
Master of Science in Counseling,
Emporia State University, 1991
Bachelor of Science in Psychology,
Emporia State University, 1989
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner,
Obtained in February 2001
Professional Experience
Therapist, Apex Foster Care
June 2001 – April of 2003
- Provide individual and family counseling for youth in
foster care
- Develop treatment plans and goals with youth and their
families
- Responsible for providing necessary paperwork for agency
and for Medicaid/managed care
- Work closely with families and outside agencies, such as
NHHS, schools, and other involved providers
- Co-facilitated group therapy for teenage girls
Therapist, Partial Hospitalization, Douglas County
Hospital
February 1998 – May 2001
- Provide individual and family counseling for mentally
ill adults
- Develop treatment plans and goals with clients
- Facilitated group therapy and patient education groups
- Work with state agencies in obtaining authorizations for
continued care
Case Coordinator, The Partners Network
March 1997 – February 1998
- Provide screening of youth and families along with
assessment and referrals as appropriate
- Responsible for authorizing payment for treatment of
behavioral services clients
- Coordinated and participated in the clinical treatment
team meetings
- Responsible for developing a plan of care for youth and
families via regular meetings with agencies providing treatment
- Maintains a liaison and communication role with other
community agencies, NHHS and Medicaid managed care
Social Worker, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Douglas
County Hospital
November 1993 - February 1997
- Assess clients’ needs and arrange appropriate referrals
- Participate in treatment and discharge planning of
patients
- Work closely with the Board of Mental Health
- Work closely with families and outside agencies
Case Manager, Children’s Services, Mental Health
Center of East Central Kansas
September 1992 – September 1993
- Provide in-home family support
- Encourage and assist clients in achieving therapeutic
goals
- Serve as a positive role model
Volunteer Work
References Available Upon Request
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