MERVIN M. GRIFFITHS, MA, Ed.

S, CSC
395 East 36th Street, Paterson, NJ 07504
973-931-4287 email: mgb192cc@westpost.net
Certified Guidance Counselor and Professional Educator
Over six years of progressively responsible experience with multi-outlet counsel
ing
Demonstrated ability to motivate and help enhance Growth and Development
Skilled at Multi-faceted Counseling, At Risk, Special Needs
Core Competencies
Strong communication and people skills, speak and understand some Spanish,
excellent teamwork and coordination skills
Computer/information technology literate, utilization of audio-visual aids
Certificate of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
American Heart Association CPR Certified
Education
Certified Counselor, Professional School Educator, New Jersey State, 2007
Ed.S - Mental Health Counseling, Seton Hall University, NJ
MA Ed. - Counseling Psychology, Seton Hall University, NJ
BA (Com Laude) Psychology, Caldwell College, NJ
Professional Employment
Guidance Counselor: Clifton High School, Clifton, NJ 2007 - 2009
Managed group and individual counseling, scheduling, career counseling
Coordinator for Pre-HESPA testing, At Risk student orientation/Special Needs pre
ps
Introduced new study technique, set up Coin Career Library training program
Developed Student Needs Questionnaire and Yearly Gross Assessment training
Organized workshops and increased college placements
Promoted school crisis management and suicide prevention techniques
Represented high school and counseling staff, promoting goodwill at colleges, ch
aritable organizations, universities and job industries
Mental Health Counselor/Psych Tech: Barnert Hospital, Paterson, NJ 2006 - 2008
Improved crisis intervention, psychiatric interdisciplinary discharge, recovery
plan
Expanded cognitive behavioral health evaluation, monitoring recreational therapy
Instituted At Risk stress management, coping skills development for
MICA/special needs
Managed professional group and individual counseling, assessments and consultati
ons
Lectured Counseling Psychology, Behavior Modification to Nursing students/traini
ng

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Mental Health Specialist/Counselor: Bergen Regional Hospital, Paramus, NJ 200
5 - 2006
Expanded professional expertise in group/individual counseling, lead group thera
pies
Oriented and reviewed patient psycho educational services, patient manual and
clinical stability
Developed functioning skills for At Risk/Special Needs/Maladaptive behaviors
Improved safety documents and patient progress reports for MICA patients
Adjunct Prof. of Psychology: Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ 200
4 - 2007
Lectured: Child Development Psychology, Sociology, Intro to Psychology including
Abnormal Psychology/Psychological Disorders, Adolescent Growth/Behavior,
and Pre-natal Care
Clinical Counselor/Case Management: Turning Point, Inc. Cedar Grove, NJ 2003 - 2
005
Improved professional expertise for Drug Rehab., mental health counseling progra
m
Upgraded treatment planning, placements, referrals and client relations
Expanded case management services, assessments, group and individual counseling
Corrected errors, NJSAMS, realigned, reclassified appropriate updates and valida
tions
Overhauled State requirements, implemented critical document deadlines on MICA a
nd At Risk
Updated CARF needs for Clinical Director to effect Certification/Special Needs
Memberships
ACA : America Counseling Association
ACES: American Counseling Education and Supervision
NJEA
NJ School Counselors Association
Youth Congressional Leadership Council
CHI SIGMA IOTA - Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society Internationa
l