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KIMBERLY CHAMPION CONKLAN
1281 Segar St., Johns Island, SC 29455* 843-714-4432, 843-559-8752 * E-mail: kichem2003@yahoo.com
Objective
To provide a nurturing, nonjudgmental and empathetic therapeutic approach to individuals and families
dealing with social, emotional, and environmental challenges.
Professional Profile
♦ Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive knowledge in bereavement and counseling regarding issues of loss,
grief, death and dying.
♦ Licensed Mental Health Therapist with knowledge and experience in the process of addiction and the various
therapies used in the treatment of addictions
♦ Therapist with a broad knowledge of child therapy in private and residential treatment facilities
♦ Motivated achiever cited in performance reviews for excellence in relationship building among community, client,
peer and leadership teams
♦ Resourceful, creative problem-solver with proven aptitude to analyze and individualize complex problems for win-
win resolution
♦ Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
♦ Self-directed performer who is adept in working independently, as well as collaborating as a productive team
member
♦ Client-focused communicator with proven knowledge and successful working ability among diverse multicultural
communities
♦ Extensive clinical background in the medical field with crisis intervention training skills
♦ Valued member with Leadership training skills from NHPCO
♦ Experienced in Play, Art and Writing therapies
Professional Experience
Heartland Hospice of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29407 February 2012-June 2015
Bereavement Coordinator
♦ Develops bereavement program according to individual family needs to encompass 13 months of service
to survivors.
♦ Develops programs to include quarterly grief workshops and groups for patient families and community.
♦ Provide workshops for staff self care.
♦ Provides bereavement and counseling services to hospice patients’ caregivers and/or significant others.
♦ Responsible for tracking of bereavement services and fulfilling QUAPI projects.
♦ Maintains patient records and documentation of activity to ensure continuity of care.
♦ Directs and performs grief assessment of bereaved caregiver members.
♦ Prepares and organizes yearly Memorial service for all patient families and community.

2. Kimberly Conklan* Cell 834-714-4432
♦ Participates in community programs on hospice and related issues of death and bereavement, including
providing in-services.
♦ Assists patient, caregiver and interdisciplinary team in acquiring and utilizing community bereavement
resources as needed in dealing with bereavement issues.
♦ Develops and implements the Bereavement Plan of Care based on assessment and consultation with team
members. Updates plan as changes occur.
The Sterling Center, Specialized Treatment Services
Shelton, CT 06484 2010
Psychotherapist/Children/Adolescent
♦ Provided specialized treatment services relating to domestic violence victims, sexual victimization and PTSD
♦ Conducted forensic interviewing with children
♦ Incorporated comprehensive evaluations, risk assessments and individualized tailored treatment plans
♦ Demonstrated a multi-modality approach with children and adolescents to encourage participation and
motivation for treatment
♦ Educated family members through awareness training and safety planning
♦ Guided families through conflict and offered family reunification work when appropriate
♦ Fashioned treatment plans for children using play and art therapy
♦ Formulated relationships with state and government agencies to promote safety and to reduce exploitation of
children
Desert Hills of New Mexico, Youth, Family and Children’s Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico 2009-2010
Mental Health Therapist/Children/Adolescent
♦ Provided therapy to children and adolescents suffering from a wide variety of mental illness
♦ Experienced in play therapy, sandtray therapy and art therapy
♦ Conducted therapy sessions with clients and family to initiate appropriate behavioral controls and healthy socially
acceptable behaviors
♦ Researched and networked with community resource centers to share information with Treatment team and other
therapists
♦ Provided smooth transitions with transfers and discharges for adolescents into their families, schools and
communities
♦ Coordinated with Educational staff to ensure that educational plan was compete and ready for transition
♦ Directly involved in collaborative efforts with nursing, milieu, and medical staff in development of clinical
programming of unit
♦ Actively involved with program development for unit and participated on committees
♦ Facilitated weekly treatment team meetings
♦ Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, while directing staff in special
treatment procedures
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3. Kimberly Conklan* Cell 834-714-4432
Pueblo of Isleta, Isleta, NM, 2009
Mental Health Therapist/Addictions Therapist
♦ Conducted intake interviews and administered the appropriate screening tools
♦ Assessed client strengths and weaknesses and developed the proper treatment plan
♦ Provided counseling to individuals, families, children and couples using cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, and
humanistic therapies along with Relaxation and Stress Reduction education
♦ Provided crisis intervention when needed
♦ Facilitated residential treatment care placement by individual need
♦ Maintained effective communication both verbally and written
♦ Successfully worked in a cross-cultural environment
♦ Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines
♦ Developed and provided written assessments for behavioral, and alcohol and drug referral agencies
♦ Adherence to Rule of Confidentiality and Code of Ethics
♦ Prepared weekly statistical reports and presented client status reports to Clinical Supervisor
♦ Offered case management for clients by working with Isleta Tribal court, Bernalillo Court, Valencia County Court,
CYFD, and city, county, state and federal probation programs
Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma, Lawton, OK, 2003-2008
Program Manager, Grief Resource Center
♦ Developed, coordinated and implemented an honoring ceremony of loss for the community
♦ Established and directed a community group for survivors of suicide
♦ Served on a community panel for discussion of “Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents”. A teleconference
offered by Hospice Foundation of America
♦ Designed, implemented and facilitated an 8 week group for middle school children who experienced loss in their
school, home, or community
♦ Fostered and coordinated with a local non-profit organization to reestablish a Caregiver Group by facilitating,
redefining and recreating the structure needed for the community
♦ Constructed and facilitated specialty groups open to the community dealing with Grief and Loss
♦ Offered grief counseling to individuals or families dealing with Grief or issues of Loss
♦ Created and managed department budgeting
♦ Supervised departmental staff
Program Manager, Bereavement Department
♦ Developed JCAHO accredited bereavement program
♦ Responsible for creation and implementation of Policies and Procedures, job descriptions, supervision and
performance evaluations
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4. Kimberly Conklan* Cell 834-714-4432
♦ Served as a consultant in the community for Grief and Loss
♦ Designed psychosocial assessment in bereavement
♦ Taught in-service education in the workplace on grief issues and mental illness
♦ Developed individualized correspondence letters for grieving clients
♦ Provided counseling sessions for families or individuals on hospice service
♦ Taught specialized workshops and facilitated specialized groups on grief
♦ Offered bereavement counseling to support family members on hospice
♦ Responsible for setting patient goals in regards to Social Service implementation
♦ Maintained confidential and timely documentation for client assessments
♦ Provided crisis intervention using empathy, active listening, and other techniques to keep patients and families safe
♦ Participated in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient treatment plans, concerns, and social
activities
♦ Administered direct patient care in hospice nursing
♦ Maintained dignity at all times for patient and dying process
Education
♦ Master of Science Degree, Psychology with honors, Cameron University, Lawton, OK
♦ Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology, Minor Human Ecology, Cameron University, Lawton, OK
Licensing, Certifications, Training and Memberships
♦ ACA Member
♦ ADEC Member
♦ Certification in Grief Counseling
♦ Leadership training, NHPCO
♦ Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Oklahoma
♦ Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of New Mexico
♦ Certified in SASSI Testing
♦ Licensed Practical Nurse, Oklahoma
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