Aderonke Owoyomi
Providence,RI
Summary
A highly communicative individual with the ability to identify issues and make the best decisions regarding the course of treatment. A disciplined Caseworker and behavioral specialist with expertise in data confidentiality and client education, promoting experience working with culturally diverse families. Experienced in business support, mental health and substance use support. Works effectively with patients and families experiencing medical crises by acting as an advocate and guide throughout difficult and emotionally draining situations. Creative and enthusiastic case worker with experience managing caseloads of all ages in high-risk environments. Passionate about building trust and rapport with at-risk youth through a non-judgmental approach, patient demeanor, and compassionate interpersonal skills. I am proficient at needs evaluation, treatment planning, and facilitating group or individual counseling sessions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Coordinator
DE- RIDE LLC
05.2018 - Current
- Dispatch non-emergency medical transportation to drivers daily.
- Coordinate business activities and staff training.
- Ensure a safe and conducive work environment for drivers.
- Provide all necessary equipment for drivers to make their jobs easy.
- Document all company progress and work on employee and passenger complaints.
- Ensure that drivers are providing patient-centered services.
- Monitor, coordinate, and dispatch jobs to drivers
Behavioral Health Specialist/Caseworker
Bradley Hospital/Lifespan
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Supervised overall client services and liaised between clients, caregivers, and service providers.
- Recorded case notes and performed follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred patients; led group and individual counseling sessions.
- Ensured protection and stabilization of individuals suffering from substance use.
- Facilitated distribution of educational materials and other information on various topics that will enhance sobriety.
- Supervised counseling and supportive services provided to clients and assessed needs to fight substance use.
- Performed case management functions, including discharge planning, placement monitoring, and crisis intervention.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Assessed the needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Documented all progress in treatment plans and educational and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing topics such as coping skills, stress management, and relapse prevention, fostering a supportive environment for participants.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms that contributed to sustained behavioral changes and improved overall wellbeing.
Residential Case Manager
Gateway Healthcare/ Lifespan
04.2009 - 06.2016
- Maintained a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and achieving safe working practices.
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input and output, and other delegated measurements.
- Assisted residents with basic daily living activities, including medication monitoring, rehab groups, scheduling clients’ medical appointments, and other activities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Determined specific needs and provided the most appropriate services to ensure well-being.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Maintained regular contact with clients and identified opportunities to deliver added value to client relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2020
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria05-2006
Skills
- Case information confidentiality
- Records management
- Motivational enhancement therapy
- Teamwork
- Energetic
- Issue identification and resolution
- Substance abuse treatments
- Building Effective Relationships
- Patient-Centered Care
- Client interaction
- Service referrals
- Skilled community-based case manager
- Case Management
- Regulations and Policies
- Reporting and documentation
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Medication Management
- Scheduling and planning
- MS PowerPoint
- Document management
- Effective communication
- Staff supervision
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented a job fair for people living with mental health and substance use to enhance their independent lifestyle.
- Developed accomplishable goals and multiple success stories of individuals being sober and independent.
Timeline
Business Coordinator
DE- RIDE LLC
05.2018 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist/Caseworker
Bradley Hospital/Lifespan
06.2016 - 07.2021
Residential Case Manager
Gateway Healthcare/ Lifespan
04.2009 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Public Health
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Rhode Island College
Associate of Science - Health Care Administration
Community College of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Obafemi Awolowo University
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