Karla Schulte, LCPC
Alton
Summary
Clinical Coordinator with a strong foundation in community behavioral health, leading teams to enhance service delivery and ensure regulatory compliance. Expertise in quality improvement initiatives and outpatient operations, fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and staff performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Counselor
Enchanted Minds LLC
Alton
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments, diagnoses, and developed treatment plans to enhance client care
- Delivered outpatient therapy services addressing mental health and substance use concerns
- Utilize evidence-based interventions to support client progress and outcomes
- Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
- Coordinated scheduling, client communication, and practice operations to streamline workflow
Statewide Clinical Coordinator
Centerstone
Alton
12.2023 - Current
- Provide direct clinical services, including individual counseling for behavioral health and substance use disorders.
- Supervised and mentored team members, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.
- Serve on a five-member clinical leadership team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational improvements.
- Conduct quarterly clinician evaluations, providing performance feedback and contributing to personnel and development decisions.
- Lead weekly supervision meetings to support effective case management, professional development, and service quality.
- Reviewed and audited case documentation to identify trends, implementing targeted improvements that enhanced program outcomes.
Flourish Team Lead
Centerstone
Alton
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Led a team of clinicians by fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented work environment.
- Facilitated recruitment and hiring processes, enhancing team capabilities and fostering high performance.
- Mentored team members, enhancing their clinical and professional skills to improve service delivery.
- Educated clients on mental health, coping strategies, and community resources to promote well-being.
- Supported individuals experiencing mental health and emotional challenges through direct service.
Flourish Counselor
Centerstone
Alton
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Conducted client assessments to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans, enhancing tailored care.
- Managed client risk factors, including self-harm and high-risk behaviors, ensuring safety and appropriate interventions.
- Guided clients in developing insight, coping strategies, and behavioral change.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, client-centered care.
- Completed specialized training in Strengthening Families, Nurturing Parenting Program, and Tobacco-Free interventions to enhance service delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05-2016
Skills
- Team leadership and clinical supervision
- Outpatient operations and program oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Staff performance management
- Clinical training and development
- Behavioral health treatment and intervention
- Risk management and crisis response
- Documentation review and audit processes
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expertise
- Motivational interviewing (MI)
Certification
LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL)
Timeline
Owner/Counselor
Enchanted Minds LLC
04.2025 - Current
Statewide Clinical Coordinator
Centerstone
12.2023 - Current
Flourish Team Lead
Centerstone
10.2022 - 12.2023
Flourish Counselor
Centerstone
11.2020 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lindenwood University