Masters Degree in Liberal Studies: Psychology,
1995
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.
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
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