1. October 2015
Katherine Duncan
607 Antler Dr. Enterprise, AL 36330
Kmduncan0424@outlook.com
770-843-6187
Education
Western New Mexico University (CSWE)
January 2016- June 2017- Master’s Degree in Social Work
Including-
• 1,000 Clinical hours of face to face counseling under the
supervision of a LSW
Northcentral University (COAMFTE)
December 2009 - August 2013 - Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
Including-
• 500 Clinical hours of face to face counseling with families,
individuals, and couples
The University of South Carolina at Aiken
September 2004 - August 2009- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Credentials
I am currently an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (ALMFT) in the
state of Alabama # . Full License to be issued June 2017.
I am a Nationally Credentialed Advocate through the National Advocate Credentialing
Program (NACP). NACP ID: N44-146-5826.
Paid Job Experience
June 2014- Present (Contractor, Armed Forces Services Corporation)

2. October 2015
Victim Advocate- Family Advocacy Program, Army Community Services, Fort Rucker
I have worked for the Family Advocacy Program located at Fort Rucker for the past 8
months. In my position as a victim advocate I have carried a substantial case load, as well as
developed, executed, evaluated, and modified training programs and briefs. This has provided
information and guidance regarding program procedures and policies to our senior leaders, DA
Civilians, and soldiers on the installation. As an advocate my main duty is to do an intake, and
do a risk assessment for each client, while providing information and referrals, prevention, and
education. It is my job to establish the nature of their concerns while making sure they receive
the correct referrals to government and civilian agencies. Although this is not a traditional
counseling role, much of what I do consists of solution focused based theology.
A large part of my job consists of assisting clients to prepare a plan for their future.
utilizing resources and giving referrals, as well as focusing on the emotional aspects of recovery
play a large role in this. Another aspect of my job has been to research and prepare fact sheets,
memorandums, and reports, as well as quarterly and monthly statistics. As well as case
management, on a daily basis. This has allowed me to gain skills in planning and coordinating
program goals alongside my fellow advocates.
Additionally my job includes giving briefings and other trainings to different groups of
individuals on the installation; including DA civilians, family members, soldiers, senior leaders,
Commanders and 1ST
Sergeants. Outreach is also a part of the job. Educating the community
and making sure the different agencies on post are aware of the available resource for victims.
Additionally I have participated in training conferences and workshops to keep myself current
and professionally knowledgeable
Relevant Skills-
• Case management
• Risk assessment
• Individual Safety Planning
• Planning with clients for the next phase in their life
• Interviewing clients to determine what their specific needs are
• Highly knowledgeable of family assistance programs
• Utilizing solution focused theology
• Providing information and guidance regarding program procedures and
policies
• Coordination with other agencies on and off the installation to make sure
that clients needs are met
• Keeping up to date on available resources
• Provide information and referrals to clients
• On call 24/7 on the Hotline
• Creating and executing educational events, briefings and trainings
• Knowledge of laws Regulations and Standards of Operations
• Knowledge and experience administering Transitional Compensation to
eligible victims

3. October 2015
• Attend trainings, conferences and workshops
• Preparing fact sheets, memorandums, reports, as well as quarterly and
monthly statistics
• Coordination and working relationship with Commanders, at all levels
• Experience in using CTS/VADASATS to track client information
*As of February 2015 I am a Nationally Credentialed Victim Advocate
Fort Rucker Army Community Services, Novosel St. Building 5700, 334-255-3817
POC- Stacy Drones, Deputy Program Manager 210-612-2180
July 2013- February 2014 (Contractor, Armed Forces Services Corporation)
Victim Advocate- Family Advocacy Program, Army Community Services, USAG Ansbach
As an advocate it is my duty to provide support, information, prevention, education, and
referrals to adult victims of intimate partner domestic violence. I am responsible for making sure
that victims know their rights, as well as giving them a comprehensive intake, including a safety
assessment, and making sure that they are educated on the services offered to them here on
our instillation. With many of my clients being new to Germany it has also been my job to
educate them on their resources while stationed here and the different rules, regulations and
agencies that exist on the installation.
I am also available to accompany victims to medical, legal, and command related
appointments. As part of my job I rotate the on call hotline phone with our part time victim
advocate. The Family Advocacy Program also provides behavioral skill training to couples,
family members and groups. I am available 24/7 for crisis intervention, which may include
finding a shelter for a victim and his/her family, being present with a client at the MP station to
make a report, or contacting command on behalf of the victim. I also do a weekly in processing
brief to each new soldier who comes to our installation, as well as giving trainings to different
Military Units and Family Readiness Groups.
Additionally I attend the Case Review Committee monthly as an advocate for my current
clients. This job also consists of filing, and data input into VADASATS and CTS. It is my
responsibility to keep files up to date and secured at all times. Having been the only victim
advocate for FAP at my instillation for the majority of my employment I was also in charge of
creating, and execute different preventative and educational events for the Domestic Violence
Awareness Month, October. In my position I am aware and experienced in being a mandated
reported of child abuse, suicidal, as well as homicidal ideation.
Relevant Skills-

4. October 2015
• Case management
• Establishing client needs through interviewing and providing
information and referrals based on these needs
• Working directly with victims of domestic violence
• Assistance with relocation for clients
• Competency in contacting government and civilian agencies on
the behalf of a client, when requested, if problems require
immediate attention
• On call 24/7 on the Domestic Violence Hotline
• Administer briefings and trainings for soldiers, commanders, and
family members
• Accompany clients to medical, legal, and command related
appointments (if desired by the victim)
• Safe house placement
• Coordination with other agencies on post
• Coordination and working relationship with company and brigade
commanders
• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Office- to include
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Trained in CTS/VADASATS
• Extensive knowledge of victim rights and Army Regulations
pertaining to Domestic Violence
• Knowledge of laws Regulations and Standards of Operations
• Knowledge and experience administering
• Transitional Compensation to eligible victims
• Provide monthly statistics to both ACS and my Contractor.
• Create and Execute educational events and trainings
USAG Army Community Services, Katterbach Kaserne 5817-A, 09802-83-3660 (Germany)
POC- Stacy Drones, Deputy Program Manager 210-612-2180
July 2011- July 2013 (GS 5 from July 2011- Oct 2012, GS 6 from Oct 2012- July 2013)
Family Advocacy Program technician -Social Work Services, USAG Ansbach

5. October 2015
While stationed in Germany I worked at Social Work Services, for two years. I worked
most closely with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) treatment side. This program offers
comprehensive advocacy services to victims dealing with any form of domestic violence; spouse
abuse, cases of child neglect, spouse neglect, spousal rape and family sexual assault, as well
as child abuse incidents. As the FAP tech I was required to manually run our monthly Case
Review Committee (CRC) as well as keep track of the cases being presented for domestic
violence, case management, case write ups for each domestic violence case, input into the
FASOR data base, and disbursing the CRC determinations to the correct command and alleged
soldiers.
In addition to my FAP requirements I also did all of the filing, booking, checking in of
clients, phone reception, and maintaining risk reduction data on a daily bases for all of
Katterbach’s Social Work providers. This job allowed me to observe the day to day working of a
Licensed Social Worker, as well as interactions with domestic violence victims and offenders. I
have become familiar with the rules and regulations pertaining to domestic violence within
families in the United States ARMY, as well as having had experience with different cases and
designating the proper treatment plans for domestic violence victims and offenders. In addition I
have become familiarized with the different services on post, as well as the people who run
them (i.e., New Parent Support Program, Chapel Services, Victim Advocacy, and Behavioral
Health). Finally I attended weekly trainings which include Sexual Harassment and Response
Program training, suicide prevention, and sexual assault awareness.
Relevant Skills-
• Case management
• Answering phones and questions presented by soldiers, their
family members, and unit commanders.
• Understanding of laws and procedures associated with domestic
violence and sexual assault
• Skills in preparing program statistic information
• Knowledge of laws Regulations and Standards of Operations
• Abundance of experience working with Microsoft Office- to include
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Working with victims of domestic violence
• Comprehension of Domestic Violence laws and regulations within
the Army
• Office skills such as filing, reception, and booking

6. October 2015
• Comprehension of FAP and Social Work regulations within the
Army
• Maintain client database for all FAP and Social Work cases
• Comply with and understand all HIPPA regulations
• Facilitating collaboration with the Victim Advocate, Army
Substance Abuse Program, and Behavioral Health providers
• Weekly trainings in prevention and education
• Management of Records room and yearly retention process
• Creation, presentation, and follow up for the monthly Case Review
Committee
USAG Social Work Services, Katterbach Kaserne 5817-B, 09802-83-2850 (Germany)
POC- Chief Social Work Services Deborah Scholz, 467-2850
December 2009- March 2011
Substitute Teacher- Beaufort High School
After graduating from college I was a substitute teacher at Beaufort High School while
also working on my Master’s Degree full time. During this time period I gained experience in
working with adolescents, curriculum planning, and teaching large groups of students.
Relevant Skills-
• Working with adolescents one on one and in groups
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Collaboration with co-workers for projects and implemented
programs

7. October 2015
• Developing curriculum
• Creating slide shows and PowerPoint lessons
• Working on the school’s “open house night”
Beaufort High School, 84 Sea Island Parkway Beaufort, SC 29907, (843) 322-2000
Other Experience
May 2015- Present
Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- Enterprise Family Service Center
As an ALMFT volunteering at the EFSC I work with clients from all different
backgrounds, with unique issues and family dynamics. I work both with individuals, as well as
couples and families. On average I carry 6-10 clients/families, at a time. The hours I work at the
center currently are going towards my licensure hours for my LMFT, and our under supervision
of an LMFT. As part of my job as a therapist I do an intake for each client, assess their needs,
and provide treatment. I have worked with a large scope of issues ranging from anxiety,
behavioral issues, family discord, infidelity, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and sex
addiction. Working at the center I have gained experience in utilizing different models of
therapy.
• Clinical counseling experience
• Counseling for clients who have been victims of Domestic
Violence in their current relationship, past relationship, or
childhood
• Experience with counseling for infidelity issues
• Experience with changing family dynamics
• Experience working with teens in a counseling setting
• Experience utilizing different therapeutic techniques from different
therapeutic theologies
•
Enterprise Family Service Center, Enterprise AL,
POC- Judy Crowley, 334-

8. October 2015
November 2011- July 2013
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern- Ansbach Military Family Life Center
As an intern counselor at the Katterbach Chapel I worked alongside the Marriage and
Family Life Chaplain, Douglas Downs (MFT). I counseled couples, individuals and families,
averaging about 8 hours a week of face to face client contact. My approved AAMFT Supervisor,
Chaplain Demien, also oversaw my development of individualized treatment plans.
While working with the Chaplain I have not only gained experience working with clients
and co-counseling, but I have also been able to participate in the marriage retreats and pre-
deployment marriage seminars put on by the Garrison. At the chapel we saw a slew of concerns
from clients; ranging from communication issues within their marriage, infidelity, PTSD, suicidal
ideation, divorce, reintegration issues, to providing counseling to domestic violence victims and
offenders.
During my internship I became familiar with different forms of therapeutic theologies,
ranging from solution focused counseling to behavioral modification. I also gained experience
with other models as well.
Relevant Skills-
• Clinical counseling experience
• Counseling for clients who have been victims of Domestic
Violence in their current relationship, past relationship, or
childhood
• Experience with counseling for marital and family issues
• Experience with counseling for PTSD
• Experience with changing family dynamics
• Experience working with children
• Experience in a co-counseling setting
• Experience utilizing different therapeutic techniques from different
therapeutic theologies
• Counseling using Satir, CBT, Solution Focused

9. October 2015
USAG Katterbach Chapel, Katterbach Army Kaserne, 09802-83-3670 (Germany)
POC- Chaplain Douglas Downs, 467-3670
November 2010- January 2011
Volunteer- Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA), Women’s Shelter
While working at CODA I worked mainly on the emergency hotline; where women who
were victims of domestic violence could call in for support, resources, and guidance. I helped
get these domestic violence victims set up in our shelter and took an initial assessment of their
current state. I also worked with their children while the mothers were in group sessions.
Although I only volunteered there briefly (50 hours) before moving to Germany, I truly enjoyed
my time spent there and I hope do more work like this in the future.
CODA is located in Beaufort, South Carolina, 843-770-1074
Other relevant information
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Member
I am currently a member of the AAMFT. This is the professional organization for
Marriage and Family Therapists.
Gold Key Honor Society Member
During my time as a Graduate student I was inducted into the Gold Key honor society. I
was asked to join due to my high GPA standing (3.7) in the Marriage and Family Therapy
Master’s Program at Northcentral University.

10. October 2015
USAG Katterbach Chapel, Katterbach Army Kaserne, 09802-83-3670 (Germany)
POC- Chaplain Douglas Downs, 467-3670
November 2010- January 2011
Volunteer- Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA), Women’s Shelter
While working at CODA I worked mainly on the emergency hotline; where women who
were victims of domestic violence could call in for support, resources, and guidance. I helped
get these domestic violence victims set up in our shelter and took an initial assessment of their
current state. I also worked with their children while the mothers were in group sessions.
Although I only volunteered there briefly (50 hours) before moving to Germany, I truly enjoyed
my time spent there and I hope do more work like this in the future.
CODA is located in Beaufort, South Carolina, 843-770-1074
Other relevant information
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Member
I am currently a member of the AAMFT. This is the professional organization for
Marriage and Family Therapists.
Gold Key Honor Society Member
During my time as a Graduate student I was inducted into the Gold Key honor society. I
was asked to join due to my high GPA standing (3.7) in the Marriage and Family Therapy
Master’s Program at Northcentral University.