Alainae Smith
Broussard,LA
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Professional
Resource Management Services
03.2023 - Current
- Provide CPST to youth and adults utilizing solution focused or cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Wraparound Supervisor/Coach
National Child And Family Services (Merakey)
01.2016 - Current
- Supervises Wraparound Facilitators and assumes liaison role between the Statewide Management Organization, Wraparound Facilitators and families in care planning and service coordination activities
- Assures that services are provided in accordance with funding guidelines and are based on the specific needs of children, youth and families
- Encourages staff development and provides training opportunities to support Coordinated System of Care and Wraparound principles and values
- Administers brief and/or full competencies on all facilitators and uses the competencies as well as other available data to inform collaborative coaching plans with the facilitator
Functional Family Therapist
Life Changing Solutions LLC
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Provide skills to families to assist in decreasing negative behaviors.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Mental Health Professional
Resource Management Services
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Provide Cpst to children, adolescents, and adults
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Wraparound Facilitator
NHS Human Services
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Director of Waiver Services
Gulf Coast Social Services
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Directly supervise 5 coordinators, 2 administrative professionals, and 150 direct care staff providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Hire, train, and coach both professional and direct care positions
- Assist in preparation and adherence to program/ department budgets
- Assist in developing contracts, grant applications, and department policies and procedures
- Serve as program, contract and community liaison; partake in case conferences and program meetings regionally as well as statewide
- Ensure compliance with current client comprehensive plans of care assessing appropriateness of goals and providing feedback to coordinators
- Develop care plans & ensure compliance with licensing regulations towards personal outcomes
- Complete new client admissions
- Manage develop, and operate of all personal care programs
Counselor Intern/Interventionist
Iberia Parish School Board
11.2008 - 05.2011
- Assist below average students with Reading and Math; assist with developing small groups for students having issues in the home, at school, or in the community
Support Coordinator/Case Manager
Medical Resources & Guidance
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Assist individuals with developmental disabilities with accessing services to support them; assist with seeking employment; produce comprehensive plan of cares; conduct quarterly and annual meetings with individuals to assess progress towards goals that have been set; communicate with physicians regarding eligibility to receive supports & services
- Maintained and verified accuracy of records and generated miscellaneous reports.
Education
Masters of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2005
Skills
- Community Reintegration
- Sustainable Systems
- Mental Health Support
- Client Goal Planning
- Service Referrals
- Developing Relationships
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Child Development
- MS Office Proficiency
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Certifications and Licenses , Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Timeline
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Professional
Resource Management Services
03.2023 - Current
Functional Family Therapist
Life Changing Solutions LLC
08.2020 - 03.2023
Mental Health Professional
Resource Management Services
11.2018 - 08.2020
Wraparound Supervisor/Coach
National Child And Family Services (Merakey)
01.2016 - Current
Wraparound Facilitator
NHS Human Services
11.2014 - 01.2016
Director of Waiver Services
Gulf Coast Social Services
08.2009 - 07.2014
Counselor Intern/Interventionist
Iberia Parish School Board
11.2008 - 05.2011
Support Coordinator/Case Manager
Medical Resources & Guidance
09.2007 - 11.2008
Masters of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Southern University And A & M College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern University And A & M College
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