I seek roles combining clinical mental health and student support in inclusive, collaborative organizations where I can use technology, training, and community-building to improve outcomes.
Dana Mitchell
@danamitchell1
Versatile mental health and student support professional with strong technology and community-building skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile helping-professions professional with experience in mental health counseling, academic advising, and student support, blending strong interpersonal skills with technology implementation. I have supported diverse populations across residential and outpatient settings, led advising initiatives at the collegiate level, and implemented tech solutions like Brightspace, Navigate, Credible EHR, Canvas, and Aviso to improve access and outcomes.
I excel at building trusting relationships, designing inclusive programs, and training others in tools and processes to improve performance and privacy compliance. I bring proven results in event and workshop planning, records management, and retention efforts, and I am committed to continuing growth in clinical counseling and cross-team collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Graduate Intern - Developmental Services
Howard Center
Jun 2025 - Present (7 months)
Provide individual therapy to clients while completing state-required clinical hours; conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and coordinate with support teams across departments.
Acute Residential Counselor
Howard Center
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Support transition-age clients in developing living and self-regulation skills across SUCCEED and Transition House programs; participate in EHR (Credible) training and foster meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Academic Advisor
Patrick Leahy Honors College, UVM
Jan 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Advised and supported students on academic success, retention, and inclusive excellence initiatives; maintained resource pages and served as a Navigate SuperUser to improve student support systems.
Academic Advisor
College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, UVM
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Supported STEM students with registration and academic planning, managed confidential student records, and triaged stakeholder inquiries while supporting Navigate initiatives and campus events.
Student Activities Coordinator
Vermont Technical College
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Planned and converted student activities to online delivery during COVID-19, supervised resident assistants and orientation leaders, and coordinated health and inclusion programming to boost engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vermont State University
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with practicum and internship requirements aligned to state licensure standards.
NACADA (The Global Community for Academic Advising)
Professional Development Certificate, Academic Advising
Completed a professional development program on Advising in an Online Setting to support virtual student advising practices.
Northern Vermont University
Certificate, Educational Technology
Completed a Certificate in Technologies for Creative Instruction focused on integrating technology into teaching and learning.
Northern Vermont University
Master of Arts, Leadership Studies
Earned a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies emphasizing organizational leadership and student affairs practice.
Lyndon State College
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with concentrations in Anthropology and Sociology and minors in Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Psychology.
NACADA (The Global Community for Academic Advising)
Professional Development Certificate, Academic Advising
Completed a workshop on creating online flipped advising activity modules for students to enhance asynchronous advising resources.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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