Curriculum Vitae Daniel C. Arnold, MA, LPC, NCC 1910 University Drive 208-426-4105 Boise, ID. 83725 danarnold@boisestate.edu PROFESSIONAL PROFILE/ACHIEVEMENTS Serve as Substance Abuse Disorder and Co-occurring Mental Health Counselor, providing consummate individual patient care. Experienced in individual therapy, facilitation of psychoeducational groups, process groups, and family therapy sessions utilizing evidencebased practices for intervention and prevention of substance abuse. Respected by colleagues for having a high degree of empathy, a genuine presence, ability to exhibit unconditional positive regard, and in providing validation of patient experiences. Experienced in case management, with strong ability to conceptualize nature of patient distress and impairment, and driven to coordinate plans to best mitigate current issues, and facilitate long-term recovery. Place tremendous importance on ethical practices, and adherence to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics as approved by the ACA Governing Council, and utilizing evidence-based practices. Seek regular clinical supervision to facilitate healthy, continuous professional development, identify areas of growth potential to bring the highest level of care to clients, while minimizing the risk of compassion fatigue and professional impairment. Invited to serve as Adjunct Faculty in the Counselor Education program at Boise State University immediately following graduation from the program, and gaining appointment into the Affiliated Graduate Faculty. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Idaho Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource Center, Boise, ID. June 2018 to Present Director Analyze needs of patrons/agencies to acquire and provide appropriate resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery related to substance abuse and other behavioral health disorders. Use data collection, oral and written communications skills, and current technology to publicize and regularly report about the Center s services. Supervise the acquisition, collection, cataloging, storing and distribution of information and publications specific to prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts related to substance abuse and other behavioral health disorders. Develop and deliver a state-wide Prevention Training Series based on evidence-based practices for prevention specialists, school counselors/clinicians, mental health and
substance use counseling professionals, along with schools and agencies providing prevention services. Acquire grant funding and manage grant accounts supporting the operations of the Center. Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional and statewide organizations and agencies for the purpose of carrying out the Center s mission of effective dissemination of information. Develop and maintain working relationships with campus staff and faculty who provide human and operational resources. Manage the Center s website housing electronic print resources for ordering, and multi-media resources for loan. Lead the Center s growth and supervise staff. NorthPoint Recovery, Boise, ID. November 2015 to June 2018 Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counselor (Intern from November 2015 to May 2016) Participate in and/or lead daily staffing between multi-disciplinary team for coordination of care within the facility/program. Team includes facility medical director/psychiatrist, nursing staff, counseling colleagues, psychiatric technicians, and can include physician assistants/nurse practitioners when case mandates their inclusion. Conduct comprehensive case management to include coordination of care with medical director, facilitating appointments with primary care provider, setting appointments for intake assessment at qualified continuing services provider for the next level of care (Partial Hospitalization Programming/Intensive Outpatient Program), and referring patient for individual counseling for continuation of services for co-occurring mental health disorders. Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for adults admitted into treatment, provide appropriate diagnosis using DSM 5/ICD-10 codes, identify barriers to treatment, and assist in establishing long-term goals for patients after transition into continuing services. Design treatment plans, document progress toward treatment objectives/short-term goals, and document progress using DAP note format into Electronic Medical Record. Supervise subordinate clinical staff members to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission standards, corporate policy and procedure, and ethical standards which guide best practices for the highest possible standard of care, complete chart audits for accountability, and to provide constructive feedback to clinical staff for improvement in identified areas of need. Conduct weekly individual counseling sessions for caseload of up to 10 patients, incorporating family system counseling to facilitate greater social support for patient and family system, utilizing evidence-based practices for intervention and prevention of substance abuse. Screen for suicidal ideation and self-harm, and maintain continual monitoring and documentation to facilitate the highest level of safety possible, and to foster progress in a positive direction.
Boise State University, Boise, ID. August 2016 to Present Adjunct Professor/Affiliated Graduate Faculty COUN 545, Foundations of Chemical Dependency Provide instruction to meet CACREP accreditation standards on the history, philosophy, and trends in addiction counseling. Facilitate an understanding of ethical and legal considerations of addiction counseling. Educate on the roles, functions, and settings of addiction counselors, as well as the relationship between addiction counselors and other mental health professionals. Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances and addictive disorders on the user and significant others/family systems. Explain the impact of crisis, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on persons with addictions. Evaluate students and their understanding of the course material via key assessments including research papers, presentations, interactive course-related discussions, and exams. Life Counseling Center, Nampa, ID. June 2015 to November 2015 Counseling Intern, Substance Use Disorder Program Conduct initial screening of potential clients, and referring into appropriate programming. Complete comprehensive Biopsychosocial Assessments and develop treatment plan appropriate for diagnosis and reactive to client s problem statement and goals. Facilitate group counseling sessions for both adults and adolescents struggling with substance use disorders. Conduct chart audits and report findings to program director. Development of Professional Informed Consent statements for a variety of programs offered by the organization. Center for Behavioral Health, Meridian, ID. March 2015 to November 2015 Administrative Assistant/Counselor Support Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with new patients, fostering relationships with current patients, and monitoring all patient accounts for accuracy regarding medication and counseling services rendered. Collecting daily medication payments, scheduling counseling appointments, and coordinating annual examinations with medical director/physician for program/treatment compliance. Generate weekly accounting reports for ownership, tracking new patient intakes and current discharges for accurate census management using MicroSoft Excel and Word programs. Assist clinical director and counselors in maintaining patient charts in accordance with CARF regulations compliance.
Boise State University, Boise, ID. September 2014 to March 2015 Testing Proctor/Test Supervisor Part-time Accountable to the Testing Coordinator and vendors that provide the testing platforms to ensure test reliability, validity, and to protect proprietary information. Responsible for maintaining a sound, secure, and quiet testing atmosphere for testers to facilitate an environment conducive for best performance before, during, and after an exam. Coordinate with off-site customers to schedule, administer, and safeguard results of exams administered at the location of their choice. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co., Boise, ID July 1997 to March 2015 Career Insurance Agent Independent Contractor Responsible for new client development in commercial and personal lines, entailing; field underwriting, financial analysis, recommending appropriate limits and coverage forms. Creation of customized programs to suit individual clients, covering a variety of risks. Policy management including ongoing coverage analysis and adjustments based on the changing financial landscape and coverage needs of the client. Ongoing competitive analysis and reporting to corporate management. Marketing and outreach for business growth using a variety of platforms to include social media and other internet-based platforms. SOCIETIES/MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association (ACA) October 2013 to Present Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society of the ACA (Past president) October 2014 to Present Idaho Counseling Association (ICA) November 2014 to Present Association of Counselor Educators (ACES) a division of the ACA October 2016 to Present International Association of Addictions and Offenders Counselors October 2016 to Present COMMITTEES Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency, Boise, ID. Appointed as Board Member, and member of the Planning Committee July 2018 to Present NorthPoint Recovery, Boise, ID. Appointed to NorthPoint Recovery HIPAA Compliance Committee December 2016 to Present NorthPoint Recovery, Boise, ID. September 2016 to Present
Appointed to NorthPoint Recovery Safety Committee. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Institute for the Study of Behavioral Health and Addiction - 1 st Annual Prevention Training Series (Presenter) August 17,, 2018 Idaho Counseling Association 2018 Annual Pre-Conference Workshop January 24-25, 2018 Idaho Counseling Association 2017 Annual Conference January 25-28, 2017 American Counseling Association 2016 Annual Conference and Expo March 30-April 3, 2016 Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency May 18-21, 2015 o Mark Emerson Foundation Scholarship recipient LICENCES/CERTIFICATIONS Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses June 6, 2016 Licensed Professional Counselor LPC License # LPC-6181 National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. July 13, 2016 National Certified Counselor NCC ID# 683594 EDUCATION Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID. August 1985 to December 2011 Bachelor of Science - Psychology Boise State University, Boise, ID. January 2012 to May 2016 Master of Arts Counseling Counselor Education Department Scholarship recipient 2014 David Torbet Scholarship Recipient 2015 Tunnel of Oppression Debriefing Coordinator 2014, 2015 Boise State University, Boise, ID. August 2014 to May 2016 Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies