About Duane

Duane M Duhon LPC

Duane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a proven leadership record in a spectrum of administration and ministry. He has acquired a wide range of professional experience having varied experience with supervision and oversight of individuals, groups, facilities and equipment that required self-directed work performance.
Duane's outstanding interpersonal skills are evident in his effective conflict resolution for both individuals and groups.
You can email Duane directly: duhony@comcast.net

Clinical Experience
Outpatient Therapist
Cherry Health: Leonard Street Counseling Center
Grand Rapids, MI
September 2019 – Present
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Responsible for the direct provision of assessment and treatment of assigned clients
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Maintain timely clinical documentation
Psychology Instructor - Adjunct Faculty
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
September 2016 - Present
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Provide lectures and teaching
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Administer testing and grading
Pastor
City View Baptist Church
October 2016 - September 2019
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Teaching/Preaching for Sunday services
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Lead ministry team meetings
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Provide counseling for individuals/couples
Direct Support Professional
Hope Network
October 2012 - September 2019
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Assist in implementing Person Centered Plans and behavior plans
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Oversight and care to individuals in a residential program
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Role modeling appropriate behavior and psycho education of daily living
Resident Care Provider
Pine Rest Interactions Unit
February 2012 - September 2013
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Direct supervision and inter-active treatment to individuals in a residential program
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Assist in implementing Person Centered Plans and behavior plans
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Provide evaluation and psycho education in areas of daily living skills or independent living skills to enhance the resident's ability to reach his/her highest level of independence
Counseling Intern
Hope Network
January 2012 - July 2012
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Lead group counseling sessions
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Provide individual counseling sessions
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Facilitate group activities
Senior Pastor
Berean Baptist Church
September 1997 - February 2012
Leadership Initiatives:
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Provide effective leadership, strategic direction and business planning for organization
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Establish performance and productivity standards for staff
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Promote open communication between staff and management to achieve strategic implementation of new initiatives and changes to policies and procedures
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Conduct worship services in a variety of settings and perform wedding and funeral ceremonies
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Counsel individuals and couples whose personal, emotional and spiritual circumstances are interfering with their ability to function at the desired level
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Visit and provide spiritual guidance and care to individuals
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Facilitate the annual strategic planning process including evaluation of ministry performance, review of mission and core values, and development of key objectives
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Assist in the establishment of annual budgets

Education
Masters of Community Counseling 2012
Western Michigan University
Grand Rapids, MI
Masters of Theology (Th.M.) 1990
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, MI
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) 1987
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, MI
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Who's Who Among American Colleges
and Universities 1986
Bachelors of Religious Education 1983
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude
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New Testament Greek Award 1983
Volunteer Experience and Affiliations
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Ordained by American Fellowship Church & American Marriage Ministries
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Mentor for the Contextual Learning Center - Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
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Golden Key International Honour Society
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Northview High School Athletic Booster
2001 - 2005 -
Northview Public School Sex Education Committee
2003 - 2005 -
Northview Public School Volunteer
1995 - 2005, 2014 - Present -
Grand Rapids Public School Volunteer
1989 - 1995, 2015 2017