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Joshua Sisco

@joshuasisco

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Dedicated behavioral health professional and suicide prevention advocate with criminal justice expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can provide crisis and clinical care, lead prevention programs, train staff, and partner with courts and communities to expand mental health access.

I am a dedicated suicide prevention advocate and behavioral health professional with a background in criminal justice, clinical mental health counseling, and community advocacy. I have provided over 600 hours of pro bono counseling, led outreach and fundraising initiatives, trained and mentored law enforcement and probation staff, and delivered group and individual therapies using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, MI, SBIRT, and TF-CBT.

My experience includes work in crisis stabilization, forensic and community corrections, juvenile drug court, and outpatient behavioral health where I conducted risk assessments, crisis follow-ups, and coordinated with courts and interdisciplinary teams. I lead presentations and trainings for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and serve on its board, driving advocacy, volunteer engagement, and community education to reduce suicide and expand access to mental health resources.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Intern Therapist

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Counseling Associates

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Provide crisis follow-up and individual therapy using CBT and Motivational Interviewing, conducted risk assessments and intakes, and led juvenile drug court groups to support court-ordered treatment compliance.

CBT Motivational Interviewing Crisis Intervention Risk Assessment PHQ 9

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Qualified Behavioral Health Provider

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Counseling Associates

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Delivered individual and group therapy, coordinated with juvenile drug court and forensic outpatient programs to ensure compliance with court-ordered treatment, and supervised community-based ACT 911 clients.

Individual Therapy Group Therapy Case Management Treatment Planning Documentation

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Volunteer & Field Advocate

Current

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Oct 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Engaged in fundraising, event logistics, community presentations, and facilitation of AFSP programs to raise awareness and support suicide prevention initiatives since 2017.

Fundraising Event Coordination Public Speaking Facilitation Community Outreach Volunteer Management Suicide Prevention Education

Qualified Behavioral Health Provider

Northwest Arkansas Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Provided crisis stabilization services using evidence-based de-escalation and therapeutic techniques, developed individualized crisis plans, and facilitated group and individual therapy with timely documentation.

Crisis Stabilization Services De Escalation Techniques Individual Therapy Group Therapy Treatment Planning Clinical Documentation Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Probation & Parole Officer

Arkansas Community Corrections

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Managed supervision of parolees/probationers including home visits, investigations, and counseling referrals; trained and mentored new officers and served as Certified Law Enforcement Instructor overseeing BLS/CPR certifications.

Case Management Home Visits Investigation Crisis Intervention Mentoring Law Enforcement Training CPR Report Writing

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy

Dec 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years)

Accurately dispensed prescriptions with zero errors over two years, managed prescription data entry, and coordinated with providers and insurers to resolve refill and claims issues.

Insurance Coordination Regulatory Compliance Attention To Detail

Intern — Juvenile Drug Court

Faulkner County Juvenile Drug Court

Aug 2017 - May 2018 (9 months)

Supported juvenile drug court operations by maintaining participant records, attending hearings, coordinating educational programs, and assisting with community event logistics.