Mental Health professional with skill leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Expertise in working with children and adults in crisis. Expert in EMDR, hypnotherapy and PTSD treatment options.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Metrocare Services
Dallas, TX
09.2020 - Current
Provides overall service coordination, psychosocial rehabilitation, emergency services/assessment, referral, transportation, linkage, and advocacy to individuals with varying needs
Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Performs duties in concert with other members of an interdisciplinary treatment team
Formulates individual recovery plan based on assessment findings on all new admissions
Develops measurable objectives and goals agreed upon by the individual
Follow-up with assigned individuals who miss a scheduled clinic appointment
Provides med training, arranges transportation to scheduled office-based appointments, and prompts needed refills
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Therapist Intern
Hickory Trail Hospital
Desoto, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
Developed a rapport with residents and ensure a safe and supportive relationship
Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
Use evidence-based therapeutic treatment skills to assist clients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs
Facilitate groups, process groups, individual and family therapy as needed
Assessments, case management services, crisis intervention, and thorough aftercare planning.
Direct Support Professional
Lifescape
, SD
06.2018 - 01.2020
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
Assisted with daily living activities, including preparing meals, and assisted with personal hygiene
Case Manager Intern
Southeastern Behavior Health
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2019 - 05.2019
Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Provided and connected clients to other services that provided medication, transportation, and housing
Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Texas of Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - social work
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO
08.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Case Managementundefined
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Hickory Trail Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Texas of Arlington
08.2021 - 05.2023
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Metrocare Services
09.2020 - Current
Case Manager Intern
Southeastern Behavior Health
01.2019 - 05.2019
Direct Support Professional
Lifescape
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - social work
University of Sioux Falls
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies