Dr. Eric Rutberg
Health Educator and Licensed Clinical Counselor
(207) 645-2818

PO Box 1082
Wilton, ME 04294
ericrutberg@yahoo.com

 Professional Experience:                       

Licensed Clinical Counselor (LCPC)                                                                                                                                                                                                     2000-Present

PsychConsulting Inc., Wilton, ME

o       Offering an eclectic approach to treating children, adults, couples and families.

o       Delivery of clinical, educational & continuing education workshops.

Associate Clinical Director                                                                                                                                                                                               January, 2006 – April, 2007

Community Correctional Alternatives, Farmington, ME

o       Senior management position, overseeing clinical and administrative operations for adults with chronic and persistent mental illness.

·        Clinical Supervisor for in-home supports and Community Integration/Case Management, specializing in crisis management.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor                                                                                                                                                                                  9/00 to 7/02

New Directions, Livermore Falls, ME                                                                            

o       Assess and treat clients utilizing various modes of individual and group psychotherapy.

o       Develop and follow through on treatment plans.

Behavioral Specialist Supervisor (BSII)                                                                                                                                                                                                  12/00-12/02

Gentiva Health Services, Farmington, ME

o       Comprehensive assessment and treatment plan development.

 

o       Supervised up to ten behavioral specialists in treatment plan implementation.

Personal and Career Counselor                                                                                                                                                                                                             1998 to 2000

University of Maine, Center for Human Development, Farmington ME                                          

o       Supported and facilitated student awareness of strengths and areas of growth through comprehensive assessments and counseling.

o       Focused on 1st-year, academic advising, student retention, wellness and career development.

Personal Counselor / Assistant Director of Career Development                                                                                                                                                 09/95 - 06/98

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT                                                                        

o       Strength-based counseling approach that resulted in educated, decision-making.
 

o       Developed and led two mentoring programs, offering guidance to mentors and protégé’s.

o       Implemented and facilitated highly visible workshops, groups and seminars.

Adjunct Instructor - Psychology Department                                                                                                                                                                                      07/96 - 05/98

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT                                                                       

o       Theories and Foundations, Psychology of Personality, Abnormal Psychology.

Community Involvement:

   o       President, Central Maine Region/Maine Counseling Association 

o       Guardian Ad Litem, Pro-bono, Maine District Courts, ME

o       Contributing writer/columnist, Franklin Journal and The Daily Bulldog.

o       Seminar Presentations and Speaking Engagements

o       MeCA Conference, 2008, Beyond Words, Using Role-Play to Treat PTSD.

o       Andrews Council on Transition, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 – “Careers, Thinking Out Of The Box, Transitions and Motivating Students: Understanding Emotional Intelligence.”

o       River Valley Alternative School – “The role of emotional Intelligence in education.”

o       NASW Conference, 2006. “Building a Successful Private Practice.”

o       Mt. Abram High School Senior Seminar, 2002 “Informational Interviewing.”

o       Augusta Rotary, 2002, “Creating an Effective Resume.”

o       Pathway Partners, Mentoring Project, 2000 – “Building Quick Rapport with Students.”

o       Women’s Leadership Conference, Sacred Heart University, CT., 1998. “Mutuality in Relationships.”

Education 

Doctorate in Health Education, Anticipated Completion, August, 2009

A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO

o       Scholarly research and development of innovative delivery of continuing education seminars for counselors.

o       Comprehensive and relevant health management instruction through high quality, innovative, online education. 

Masters Degree in Liberal Studies: Psychology, 1995

Regis University, Denver

o       Counseling Intern - Life Directions Center - Regis University -1994-1995

o       Psychotherapy Intern - Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital - Chronic Care 

Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts: Anthropology, 1986

New York City, NY