Alahna Horne-Kemp
Northridge,CA
Summary
Highly dedicated and detail-oriented mental health professional with 6 years of knowledge and experience with leading and supporting teams, as well as managing relations with community partners. A successful 3+ years in developing and implementing care plans, providing one-on-one and group rehabilitation, aiding in crisis intervention, and connecting clients to community resources. Proven skills in enhancing project workflows and a deep passion for providing quality services to vulnerable communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
IHP Site Coordinator
Special Service for Groups
06.2022 - Current
- Aide in the development and structuring of the nonprofits new interim housing site
- Oversee clinical forensics residential program of 38 clients
- Manage and maintain relationships with LA County partners
- Prepare reports for the program and communicate the insights to the Department of mental Health
- Manage and support clinical site team
Clinical Case Manager
Special Service for Groups
06.2021 - Current
- Treatment planning
- Provide counselling and case management to address mental health concerns
- Plan and facilitate group engagement and therapy
Lead Crisis Case Manager
Special Service for Groups
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Aide in the structuring of the nonprofits new emergency stabilization site
- Provide intensive care and crisis intervention to chronically ill patients with the goal of stabilizing to a lower level of care
- Manage and support clinical site team
UCLA Campus Ambassador
Back to Me Project
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: UCLA Campus Ambassador
- Plan & facilitate mental health focused workshops for high school and college level students
- Peer counselling for students with focus on survivors of SA
- Media creation & management
- Partnership networking
- UCLA Campus Ambassador
Community Outreach Organizer
Yellow Heart Committee
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Work with team to push the nonprofits goal of mobilizing holistic mental health treatment for trauma survivors
- Planning and facilitation of events and online campaigns
- Networking and relationship building with partners
Mentor
Incarcerated Youth Project
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Find innovative ways to address the needs of formerly incarcerated youth
- Provide mentorship and tutoring support
- Goal planning to encourage social growth
Operations Assistant
UCLA Events & Transportation
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Provide concierge-like assistance to high profile event guests
- Aid in event preparation: foot & car traffic flow sheets
- Event set up and break down
UCLA Campus Liaison
St. Hope S.A.F.E.
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Support Sacramento High Students with their college transition
- Engage students in peer counselling and ongoing mentorship
- Attend monthly retention-based planning sessions
Community Outreach Organizer
UCLA Project Literacy
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Find innovative ways to address the achievement gap in LASD
- Provide mentoring, tutoring, and counselling to LASD students
- Connect the children and families of LASD to community resources
Residential Tech Consultant
UCLA Residential Life
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Develop tech-based workshops to further student creativity and innovation
- Maintain relationships with departmental and corporate partners
- Manage program social media and campus marketing
Clinical Case Manager
UCLA Companion Care
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Foster connections and companionship with geriatric patients at the UCLA Hospital to foster good mental health
- Patient advocacy
Community Engagement Coordinator
UCLA Residential Life
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Assess the needs of UCLA student residents
- Provide ongoing support and resources to the residential student body
- Plan and lead programs that cater to the betterment of the community
Education
Registered Substance Counselling Certificate -
Tarzana Treatment Centers College
12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Gender Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
03-2021
Diploma -
Sacramento Charter High School
01.2016
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Group Therapy
- Substance Counseling
- Intake assessing/ Treatment Planning
- Case Documentation
- CPR
- Naloxone Administration
- Team Management
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Compassion & Empathy
- Cultural Competence
- Interpersonal Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Observation
- Multi-tasking & Time Management
Accomplishments
- Implemented peer led groups to improve client relations, client daily productivity, and program morale
- Successfully managed a newly developed residential site, resulting in an awarded expansion of 18 beds
- Streamlined the 'client phase system' to include and prioritize benchmarks and milestones to better assess and track client progress
- Pioneered a co-occurring treatment approach at managed site
- Developed and implemented a universal system to assess and track client case management
Notable Trainings
- Harm Reduction 101
- Overdose Education + Naloxone Distribution
- De-Escalation of Suicidal Thoughts + Behaviors
- Assessing + Managing Suicide Risk
- Hoarding Disorder: Practical Interventions for Your Client
- FSP CalAim Billing + Case Notes
- Homeless Management Information System/ Clarity
- Housing First
- Trauma Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Informed De-Escalation
- DMH: Engagement + Practical Strategies
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Timeline
IHP Site Coordinator
Special Service for Groups
06.2022 - Current
Lead Crisis Case Manager
Special Service for Groups
12.2021 - 06.2022
Clinical Case Manager
Special Service for Groups
06.2021 - Current
Community Outreach Organizer
Yellow Heart Committee
12.2020 - 08.2021
Mentor
Incarcerated Youth Project
10.2020 - 03.2021
UCLA Campus Ambassador
Back to Me Project
04.2020 - 03.2022
Operations Assistant
UCLA Events & Transportation
05.2018 - 03.2021
Clinical Case Manager
UCLA Companion Care
02.2018 - 03.2018
Community Outreach Organizer
UCLA Project Literacy
01.2018 - 05.2018
Residential Tech Consultant
UCLA Residential Life
10.2017 - 05.2018
UCLA Campus Liaison
St. Hope S.A.F.E.
07.2017 - 03.2021
Community Engagement Coordinator
UCLA Residential Life
09.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma -
Sacramento Charter High School
Registered Substance Counselling Certificate -
Tarzana Treatment Centers College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Gender Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
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