Dedicated and compassionate Mental healthcare professional with a proven track record of providing
exceptional care and support to patients. Seeking to leverage expertise in the healthcare industry to
make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and their loved ones. Committed to maintaining the
highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Therapist Trainee
Coastal Horizons
01.2021 - Current
Implemented comprehensive therapeutic interventions via teletherapy for families.
Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
Collaborated with social services, referral sources, and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
Encouraged individuals and family members to develop skills and strategies to constructively confront problems.
Equipping families with essential life skills to effectively navigate challenging situations, fostering increased independence and resilience
Provide after-hours crisis services, responding promptly and effectively to urgent situations, conducting assessments, and implementing appropriate crisis interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of clients in critical situations
Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and interdisciplinary team care plan implementation.
Therapist Trainee
Safe Haven Therapeutic Services
08.2012 - 01.2021
Advocated on behalf of clients in need of direct care services, actively collaborating with healthcare professionals, social services, agencies, and community organization to identify and secure suitable resources and support systems, significantly enhancing clients’ quality of life and overall well-being
Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive, and empowering client environments.
Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Built coalitions with community organizations in support of healthcare services, emergency services, and initiatives
Responded to crisis calls ensuring that clients were directed to the appropriate services for assistance
Implemented conflict resolutions methods for addressing and preventing conflicts among clients
Provided Psychoeducational training to staff, clients, and family members to enhance awareness in addressing the client’s needs
Conducted thorough program evaluations, collecting, and consolidating data, and tracking trends to assess and improve the overall effectiveness of client programs, resulting in data-driven decision-making and continuous program enhancements
Played a key role in formulating local policies on a range of issues, leveraging expertise in research and analysis to develop effective policies to meet organization goals.
Supported continuity of care after discharge with individualized discharge plans.
Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
Family Therapist Trainee
RHA Crisis and Response Center
05.2013 - 06.2016
Provided exceptional customer support ensuring all customer needs were met as it relates to crisis prevention
Gave expert advice and guidance to customers, ensuring all issues were resolved in a timely manner
Provided valuable input to internal policies and procedures ensuring critical processes and procedures were addressed and interpreted properly
Implemented conflict resolution methodologies for
Reviewed client medical records and made appropriate determinations on complex medical issues and made appropriate recommendations for healthcare
Continuously engaged senior leadership on complex issues and communicated concerns and resolutions to address issues
Collaborated across all business units to foster an environment of shared accountability and teamwork
Encouraged individuals and family members to develop skills and strategies to constructively confront problems.
Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Leveraged practice management software to complete weekly progress notes, update quarterly treatment plans, and maintain patient records.
Logistics Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
08.1990 - 08.1994
Performed as a team lead during situational training exercises and infantry-dismounted battle drills.
Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Recommend risk-mitigating solutions to superiors when standards are not met.
Prepare
Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Trained in the use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
Trained multinational partners, contractors, and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness, and intelligence for superiors.
Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
Generated documentation and information required for shipments.