ALLISON HAWKINS

Provide tobacco dependence treatment counseling utilizing motivational interviewing skills . Conduct assessment interviews to obtain comprehensive and accurate data needed for treatment planning. Provide information about pharmacotherapy options and their therapeutic use. Consult with referring physicians in a timely manner. Make appropriate community referrals. Document participant progress in the medical record with HIPPA compliance.

Completed psychosocial histories and assessments with new patients. Developed treatment plans and consulted with the physicians during treatment team meetings. Facilitated weekly client skills groups. Worked closely with patient's families regarding areas of concern and discharge planning. Made follow-up appointments for after care at the local community mental health centers. Documented patient's treatment in the medical record.

Assisted with the initial phase with a children's type 2 diabetes clinical research program that involved program planning, policy procedures and recruitment of staff. Scheduled and traveled throughout the state of Oklahoma for patient interviews, testing and data collection. Educated and counseled patient and families about nutrition and lifestyle change. Documented and reported data analysis to the treatment team. Coordinated activities in the community with the Native American Indian health facilities for patient recruitment. Performed in-service presentations to share knowledge about cultural sensitivity with Native Americans.

Provided individual, group and family counseling to Native American students in grades 1-12. Created and developed forms to ensure comprehensive treatment with crisis intervention. Conducted intake interviews for evaluation and scheduled appointments for counseling. Implemented and facilitated an evening parent/student skills training and workshop. Attended student's Individual Educational Planning (IEP) with school counselor's and with the special services director.

Provided rehabilitative services to adult clients with mental health diagnosis. Enhanced client rehabilitation by re-organizing and facilitating client structured skills group that was in compliance with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Created an innovative billing system for the psychosocial group rehabilitation program. Participated in weekly case staffing and maintained source documents.

Responsible for the overall administrative and coordination of the program. Provided counseling, case management, crisis intervention and formulated case plans. On call for crisis intervention, child removal or placement. Worked closely with schools, community services, state and tribal courts for case planning. Established a successful after school program for at risk youth and an evening parenting class.