Margee Eife
MEd, ATBC
About
Experienced mental health professional with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in inpatient, outpatient, PHP, IOP, and prevention settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient support, therapeutic communication, behavioral health programming, documentation, and maintaining safe therapeutic environments. Strong background in trauma-informed care, mental health promotion, psychoeducational groups, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Experience
Behavioral Health Specialist II / Prevention Specialist - Fairfax County Community Services Board - Merrifield, VA
(2017-01)
Delivered evidence-based mental health promotion and substance use prevention services for youth, adults, and families.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups and Mental Health First Aid trainings
- Maintained documentation, data collection, and program records
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, nursing staff, schools, and community agencies
- Supported clients using trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing techniques
Manager / Program Director - Fairfax County Community Services Board - Reston, VA
(2002-01 - 2017-12)
Managed behavioral health and co-occurring disorder programs serving adolescents and adults.
- Supervised clinical staff and coordinated intake, assessments, referrals, and case management
- Provided crisis stabilization and coordinated inpatient hospitalization when needed
- Maintained electronic health records and ensured compliance with licensing standards
- Facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for clients and families
Primary Therapist / Clinical Supervisor - Psychiatric Institute of Washington - Washington, DC
(1980-01 - 1990-12)
Supported inpatient psychiatric patients in therapeutic and recovery-focused settings.
- Facilitated group therapy and family support groups
- Provided crisis intervention and coordinated treatment planning
- Supervised graduate-level counseling interns and supported multidisciplinary treatment teams
Education
M.Ed. - Counseling - Lesley University
Double Major in Art & Psychology - University of Maryland
Certification - Family Therapy - NYU
