AKUA ONYANGO
CATONSVILLE,MD
Summary
Dedicated Human Service professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic Human service worker eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in the school system. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Rehabilitation Coordinator/Supervisor
Alliance Inc
- Assessed psycho-social needs (designs rehabilitation programming) and coordinated the service delivery accordingly
- Participated in admission, discharge and screening processes for individual referrals
- Provided appropriate intervention with significant others such as families and therapists
- Maintained an up-to-date inventory of residential furnishings and household items
- Ensured that adequate staff coverage is provided to intensive residential individuals through effected and efficient staff scheduling
- Provided emergency on-call coverage to the residential program as needed
- Participated in the hiring, interviewing and training of new staff
- Assured the rights of individuals are protected and standards and regulations related to safety and health are maintained
- Maintained ethical competent individual relationships and delivery of services with individuals, staff, supervisor and external
- Updated all agency/program training as needed
- Facilitated Substance Abuse groups and other skills groups.
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
Addiction Counselor
Alliance, Inc
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - Current
- The clinical team is responsible for delivering recovery based clinical services to individuals, maintain a caseload of clients an individualized treatment plan that focuses on recovery and relapse prevention
- Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories
- Compete individual treatment plans upon clients’ admission
- Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record and complete monthly treatment reports
- Conduct individual and group sessions based on clients’ treatment plan goals and level of care
- Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan
- Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during treatment and in advance to their discharge
- Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
Rehabilitation Counselor
Key Point Health Services
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Provide comprehensive services offered through on-site and off-site programs
- This entails assessment, case management, psycho education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison
- Also responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all documentation such as treatment plans and progress notes
- Teaching community skills including ADL’s as needed
- Counselor is responsible for carrying out the mission, philosophy of care and policies of Key Point
- Performs other duties as needed to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated patient care plans.
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
EMERGE, INC
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide services to ensure medication was taken as prescribed
- Supervised and assisted individuals with chores and preparing meals
- Assisted individuals with shopping and purchasing clothing
- Help with appointments
- Take vitals as needed
- Complete documentation for medications and shift report., Provided appropriate intervention with significant others
- Provided services to ensure medication was taken as prescribed
- Supervised and assisted individuals with chores and preparing meals
- Assisted individuals with grocery and clothing purchasing
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, PRP Day Program and other outings
- Assured that all individual’s rights were protected, and standards and regulations related to safety and health were maintained.
Mental Health Worker
SHEPPARD PRATT HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Participates in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors
- Provides direct patient care services in accordance with established treatment plan
- Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures
- Assist with admissions by completing vitals, safety search, and documenting patient’s belongings
- The units worked on included: Adult Crisis; Adult Co-Occurring Disorders; Adult Specialty Unit (as a group leader); Adult Neuropsychiatry Track; Deaf Adult Program; Young Adult Unit; Eating Disorders Unit; Trauma Disorders; Geriatric; Child; Adolescent Crisis Stabilization; Child Adolescent Neuropsychiatry.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
Rehabilitation Coordinator
ALLIANCE, INC
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Assessed psycho-social needs (designs rehabilitation programming) and coordinated the service delivery accordingly
- Completed treatment plan for each individual during admission
- Assisted with individuals’ obtaining benefits from different agencies
- Assisted individuals with getting yearly physicals
- Participated in individuals’ 90-day reviews with therapist and psychiatric specialists
- Provided appropriate intervention with significant others such as families and therapists
- Provided emergency on-call coverage to the PRO individuals as needed
- Performed the duties of a residential rehabilitation coordinator as described below.
Student Aide
Kennedy Krieger High School
Baltimore, MD
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of student absences.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Human Services/Addiction Counseling
Baltimore City Community College
05.2015 - 05.2015
Skills
CMT Certified; Excellent customer service, knowledgeable in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite; Typing speed:40 WPM; Electronic and manual filing SMART systemundefined
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Addiction Counselor
Alliance, Inc
08.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Counselor
Key Point Health Services
08.2019 - 08.2021
Student Aide
Kennedy Krieger High School
10.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Human Services/Addiction Counseling
Baltimore City Community College
05.2015 - 05.2015
RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR
EMERGE, INC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Mental Health Worker
SHEPPARD PRATT HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2015
Rehabilitation Coordinator
ALLIANCE, INC
01.2006 - 01.2010
Residential Rehabilitation Coordinator/Supervisor
Alliance Inc
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