Eric Rutberg, MA, LCPC

(207) 645-7010

 

Professional Experience:                       

Licensed Clinical Counselor (LCPC) - 2000-Present

The Center For Your Well-Being, Wilton, ME

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

·         Experiential, group therapy for children that integrates art, music and yoga to treat mood disorders including anxiety, depression and childhood bi-polar disorder.

·         Cognitive-behavioral counseling to improve emotional intelligence (EQ).

Associate Clinical Director, January, 2006 - Present

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.

·         Expertise 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.

o        Manage cases effectively, ethically and with care and respect for the consumer.

Behavioral Specialist II (part-time) - 12/00 to 5/03

Gentiva Health Services, Farmington, ME                                                                  

o        Supervise staff in the implementation of treatment plans for behaviorally challenged children.

Personal and Career Counselor - 1998 to 2000

University of Maine, Counseling Center, Farmington ME                                         

o        Support and facilitate student awareness of strengths through assessments and counseling.

o        Career Counselor focusing on student retention, transition 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        Guardian Ad Litem, Pro-bono, Maine District Courts, ME

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

o        Steering Committees            

§         Franklin County Mentoring Alliance

§         Western Mountains Alliance, MBTV Public Access Project, ME


o        Seminar Presentations and Speaking Engagements

§         Andrews Council on Transition – “Careers, Thinking Out Of The Box

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

§         NASW Annual Conference – “Building a successful private practice.”

§         Mt. Abram Senior Seminar/Sugarloaf USA, ME – “Informational Interviewing.”

§         Augusta Rotary International – “Creating an Effective Resume.”

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

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

o        Advisor                                               

§         Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity

§         Colorado Friends of Tibet, CO

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Education: 

 

Doctorate in Health Education, Current

A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO

o       Scholarly research and development of a brief therapy model that embraces an eclectic approach and integrates Alternative, complimentary medicine.

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