Terry Neff
Littleton
Summary
Deliver accessible and supportive behavioral health care focused on individuals in crisis. Leverage extensive experience with severe mental illness and collaboration with community agencies to enhance client outcomes and foster well-being.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evening Shift Supervisor
Jefferson Center
Wheat Ridge
07.2023 - Current
- Consulted and supervised unlicensed clinicians through effective oversight and system development, ensuring completion of routine activities to maintain program integrity.
- Supported the manager in maintaining efficient staff utilization for a 24/7 Crisis Team, providing on-call clinical backup.
- Arranges or provides training of staff to improve clinical crisis intervention skills, and supervision of designated staff.
- Takes initiative in evaluation of unusual or complex situations involving clients and families in implementing effective interventions and resolutions.
- Demonstrates competence in de-escalation, assessment and crisis intervention.
- Determines clinically appropriate dispositions to the least restrictive environment necessary to ensure safety of the consumer, family and the community.
- Collaborated with community agencies to enhance client services and strengthen Jefferson Center’s reputation as a leading mental health provider.
Acute Services Clinician
Jefferson Center
Wheat Ridge
11.2018 - 07.2023
- Executed involuntary mental health holds to ensure consumer safety in compliance with statutory requirements, prioritizing immediate risk mitigation.
- Delivered emergency services, including de-escalation and crisis intervention, at Walk-In Center and community locations, enhancing consumer safety and support.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement CIT Officers for effective joint responses, improving outcomes for individuals in crisis.
Clinical Assessment Specialist
AllHealth Network
Littleton
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Provided crisis counseling and evaluations for higher levels of care, facilitating appropriate interventions including 27-65 holds.
- Developed initial treatment plans incorporating supplemental treatment options and community resources to support client recovery.
- Assessed and referred clients for mental health and substance use disorder treatment to ensure alignment with clinical needs and provider capabilities.
Case Manager
The Watershed of Texas
Webster
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Coordinated case management, group therapy, bio-psychosocial assessments, and family counseling to enhance patient care within facility.
- Developed individualized resources, vocational counseling, and discharge/continuing care plans to support successful transitions for individuals upon discharge.
- Worked with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan and coordinate the individual's movement through the continuum of care.
- Facilitated development of discharge goals and objectives related to chemical misuse to promote recovery and independence.
Primary Therapist
The Watershed of Texas
Webster
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Conducted mental health evaluations and developed related aspects of treatment plans to augment the individual’s overall treatment.
- Conducted chemical use evaluations and developed treatment plans, ensuring timely updates to align with individual progress.
- Liaised with individuals and families to gather information, assess family impact of substance use disorders, and implement systemic changes to support relapse prevention.
- Facilitated development of measurable discharge goals and objectives to enhance individual recovery pathways.
Adjunct Therapist
The Watershed of Texas
Webster
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Delivered case management, group therapy, and bio-psychosocial assessments, facilitating group, individual, and family counseling for clients within the facility.
- Coordinated with the treatment team to manage individual care pathways through the continuum of care.
- Developed individual resources and coordinated vocational counseling, discharge planning, and placement services to support client transitions.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mental Health Center of Denver
Denver
07.1992 - 04.2001
- Provided direct mental health clinical assessment, crisis intervention and ongoing therapy to persons with severe mental illness.
- Specialized in treatment-resistant cases, focusing on individuals with poor illness insight and medication compliance.
- Developed and implemented educational program that increased client insight and responsibility, contributing to reduced psychiatric relapses.
- Performed case management, individual and group therapy, medication monitoring, documentation, court testimony, and utilized community resources to support client recovery.
- Coordinated client care with interdisciplinary team and external hospitals, clinics, and providers to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Provided forensic specific recovery services to individuals in community corrections with the Colorado Department of Corrections and other facets of the criminal justice system.
Substance / Mental Health Counselor
Care Unit of Colorado
Aurora
04.1990 - 05.1992
- Co-led group therapy sessions, managed documentation, and provided individualized support to enhance client engagement.
- Conferred individually with individuals experiencing mental health and / or substance use difficulties emphasizing improved problem solving.
- Emphasized healthy skills and behaviors to promote optimal functioning and reduce relapse potential.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with individuals in a milieu environment to foster emotional safety and support.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Denver Seminary
06-1991
Bachelor of arts - Christian Education
Moody Bible Institute
12-1989
Skills
- Extensive experience with severe and persistent mental illness
- Substance use disorders
- Forensic populations
- Excellent communicator
- Insightful
- Detail oriented
- Innovative problem-solver
Certification
• Crisis Professional Curriculum, State of Colorado, Fall 2024
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Colorado, 1674, Expires 8/31/2027
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Colorado, 1674, Expires 8/31/2027
Timeline
Evening Shift Supervisor
Jefferson Center
07.2023 - Current
Acute Services Clinician
Jefferson Center
11.2018 - 07.2023
Clinical Assessment Specialist
AllHealth Network
10.2015 - 11.2018
Case Manager
The Watershed of Texas
03.2015 - 09.2015
Primary Therapist
The Watershed of Texas
09.2014 - 03.2015
Adjunct Therapist
The Watershed of Texas
08.2014 - 09.2014
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mental Health Center of Denver
07.1992 - 04.2001
Substance / Mental Health Counselor
Care Unit of Colorado
04.1990 - 05.1992
Master of Arts - Counseling
Denver Seminary
Bachelor of arts - Christian Education
Moody Bible Institute