Sgt Mike Ford

Sgt Mike Ford

Dates of Service: Jun 1980 - Aug 1992
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Involved in counseling since 1986. I'm a licensed counselor, current healthcare accreditation surveyor and have 20 years experience in healthcare administration. I am an experienced writer, P&P writer, national trainer and hold a 97% three-year accreditation survey result (248) for surveys conducted on my facilities. Left USMC with 8y, 2m time in grade. (Closed MOS) Fit Rep Index above 8.9.

Military Experiences

Oct 1990 - Aug 1992
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (8538)
Provided clinical supervision to counselors, conducted intakes on active duty and dependents, conducted substance abuse workshops and groups, and aftercare groups, provided training to various units
Sep 1989 - Oct 1990
Substance Abuse Counselor (8538)
Conducted intakes on active duty and dependents, conducted substance abuse workshops and groups, and aftercare groups, provided training to various units
Feb 1986 - Jun 1989
6th MCD
PANCO
Recruitment advertising, Color Guards, Parades, Narrations, MCRD PI Educator tours, writing, and photography. Covered 73,000 sq. mile area.
Jul 1984 - Feb 1986
Writer, Photographer, Broadcaster
Sports writing, photography, broadcast work in front of and behind the camera.

Deployments

(7 months)
Aug 1983 - Feb 1984
Japan
Japan
Fleet Assistance Program (FAP) and on loan to H&S Bn. from 2/5 STA Plt as a Water Survival Safety Instructor during deployment.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

1990

Hazelden Family Program for Professionals

1990

Rutgers Summer School of Alcohol and Drug Studies

1990

Southeast Conference on Alcohol and Drugs

1989

Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor School

Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications

Oct 1989

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Security Clearance
Secret

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