JANICE L.
WEAVER
112 Reel Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15237
jlweavr@hotmail.com • (412) 364-2903
Q UALIFICATIONS P ROFILE
Highly skilled professional leveraging education and experience to provide top quality Counseling services
through new patient assessment, individual and group counseling, and treatment plan development.
Current industry knowledge and expertise in Mental Health; provide pertinent patient education, oversee
treatment sessions and reliably support patients in accomplishing individual objectives.
Consistently ensure compliance with ethical codes and organizational mission; experienced in group
facilitation and marriage counseling as well as comprehensive patient assessment based on industry-
standard tests and interviewing techniques.
Earned patient trust and supervisor acknowledgement for creating environments conducive to
productive counseling and demonstrating strength in leading patient therapy.
Challenge-driven to pursue ongoing learning and improvement for patient benefit. Self-motivated and
dedicated to implement well-developed plans, programs and interventions.
Adept in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and delivering multi-media presentations.
Proficiently utilize NVivo and SPSS, in addition to GenoPro Genogram software. Also skilled with MS
Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
E DUCATION AND C ERTIFICATES EARNED
Master of Arts in Human Services ~ Specialization in Marriage & Family Counseling (2011)
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE, Lynchburg, Virginia; GPA 3.83
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (2006-2008)
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Earned 36 credits before transferring to Liberty University Online
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2006)
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ~ 18 credit hours of graduate course work counted toward the
Baccalaureate Degree
Certificates
- PESI (Professional Education Systems Institute) Accreditation ~ Grief and Trauma (2007)
- Viktor Frankl Institute ~ Logotherapy | Meaning-Centered Psychotherapeutic Interventions (2005/2006)
P RACTICUM AND I NTERNSHIP E XPERIENCES
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ONLINE – Pittsburgh, PA
Successfully completed two separate practicum experiences, working within client homes to accomplish
objectives and develop counseling expertise.
Group Facilitator (11/2010)
Oversaw Psychoeducational Group; developed publication outlining topic of change and establishing goals
utilizing current working group, and created curriculum to correlate with each stage of group process; including
initial, working, and transitional stages as well as group termination. Discussed informed consent and
confidentiality; provided weekly handouts for members and facilitated group to promote interaction and feedback.
Delivered mini-lectures and engaged in active listening as well as questioning and linking. Compiled reports
following each session to detail skills utilized and goals achieved.
Successfully employed solid conflict-resolution and persuasive leadership skills to maintain group
through termination.
Accepted pre-established goal of regular group meetings for Biblical study while demonstrating how
psychology is adaptable to everyday lives, earning member acknowledgement for skillful guidance and
session benefits.
Marriage Counselor (6/2010)
Established session goals and defined purpose of intended PAIR2 Test. Prepared clients for assessment, including
interviewing through open-ended questions within calm environment. Interpreted test results and debriefed
clients, encouraging feedback regarding accuracy of results. Developed report following each session to
summarize methods utilized and objectives accomplished.
Enhanced strength in counseling and supporting married couples to evaluate and determine clinical
assessment; successfully oversaw completion of PAIR2 Test.
Acknowledged by clients for interviewing skills and approach that created relaxed atmosphere and
facilitated enjoyable counseling sessions.
MAYVIEW STATE HOSPITAL – Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Contributed significantly to hospital psychology program while completing practicum and four months
internship through Chatham University Master’s Program in Counseling Psychology; transferred to Liberty
University for degree.
Psychology Intern (8/2007-1/2008)
Assessed individual patients utilizing Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT2) as well as Mini-mental Status
Examination and interviewing techniques to identify symptoms and emotional condition; crafted
comprehensive assessment reports. Provided weekly individual counseling for clinical depression, employing
Person-Centered therapy. Conducted bi-weekly group therapy, adapting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
for inpatient group counseling. Observed patient behavior; delivered education in specific skills and promoted
patient feedback. Supervised patients during use of computer remedial applications.
Earned positive feedback from supervisor, indicating professional strength in conducting group therapy
and clinical work incorporating DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Observed peer specialists in performing both group and individual patient work, gaining further insight
regarding interactions.
Created patient progress reports utilizing DSM IV-TR manual; organized curriculum to facilitate group
therapy.
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Previous professional experience includes Publisher of articles and manuscripts; provided topnotch client service
through international travel, and facilitated reprint of historical works. List of publications available upon request.
P ROFESSIONAL A SSOCIATIONS
American Psychological Association (APA); 2010-2011
Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology; Lifetime Member since 2006
Psi Beta National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior colleges; Lifetime Member since 2004
Invited speaker for multiple induction ceremonies
