JASON MILLIKAN
Lexington
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Mental Health Therapist with ten years of experience delivering evidence-based care to diverse populations, committed to empowering individuals in overcoming challenges and achieving mental wellness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Self-employed
Lexington
01.2016 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate mental health and substance abuse histories of adult clients.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, focusing on specific needs.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions including cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
- Specialized in integrated treatment for dual diagnosis, addressing co-occurring disorders effectively.
- Created relapse prevention strategies emphasizing coping skills and trigger identification.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions promoting recovery and interpersonal skill development.
- Engaged family and support systems to enhance treatment effectiveness through education.
- Maintained accurate documentation of therapy sessions and coordinated with healthcare professionals.
Social Emotional Therapist
Union County Public Schools
Morganfield
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate SEL curriculum for preschool-aged children in Union County.
- Facilitated interactive SEL lessons using age-appropriate activities and games to enhance emotional skills.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for preschoolers needing additional social-emotional support.
- Collaborated with preschool teachers to integrate SEL concepts into daily classroom routines.
- Conducted workshops for parents and caregivers to reinforce SEL concepts at home.
- Performed behavioral observations and assessments to identify students requiring additional SEL interventions.
- Delivered crisis intervention and support to address emergent social-emotional challenges among students.
- Maintained accurate documentation of SEL sessions and prepared progress reports for parents.
Case Manager III
Department For Community Based Services
Morganfield
09.1996 - 02.2018
- Education: Stay informed about changes in family support policies, regulations, and best practices. Attend relevant training sessions and engage in professional development activities to enhance knowledge.
Education
Master of Education - Mental Health Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY12.2016
Skills
- One-on-one support
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Social-emotional learning
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy building
- Group counseling
- Case documentation
- Team collaboration
- Client engagement
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- LGBTQ affirmative therapy
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment
- Confidential records management
- Clinical documentation
- Rapport building
- Child and adolescent therapy
Certification
Kentucky Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Accomplishments
Former Morganfield City Councilman (Four Term)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Emotional Therapist
Union County Public Schools
01.2021 - 05.2025
Mental Health Therapist
Self-employed
01.2016 - Current
Case Manager III
Department For Community Based Services
09.1996 - 02.2018
Master of Education - Mental Health Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College