Andrea Bell
Boston,MA
Summary
Seasoned mental health professional with Master's Degree in Psychology and 15+ years clinical experience. Well-versed in developing and presenting comprehensive training curriculum to colleagues and community members. Exceptional communication skills and strong commitment to enhancing others' personal and professional development across diverse communities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Recipient Rights Advisor
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH)
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2011 - 04.2022
- Developed training curriculum in accordance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) requirements and provided training to WCCMH staff, direct care staff, and community members in classroom, clinical, and home settings.
- Reviewed, approved, and provided continual oversight of client service plans and behavioral treatment plans as an advisor to the WCCMH Behavioral Treatment Committee.
- Developed WCCMH policies and provided continual oversight through annual policy reviews.
- Advocated for people receiving mental health services through WCCMH in compliance with the Michigan Mental Health Code by offering recipient rights protection to a diverse population.
Foster Care Supervisor
Judson Center
Redford, MI
01.2009 - 09.2011
- Developed foster parent training curriculum in accordance with MDHHS requirements and provided training to prospective foster care parents in classroom and home settings.
- Supervised a team of five licensed social workers providing case management services to foster care and birth families with the goal of permanent placement of children with adoptive families or reunification with birth families.
- Reviewed, approved, and provided continual oversight of client service plans for clients in foster care.
- Attended court hearings and testified as needed on behalf of clients in foster care.
Family Reunification Specialist
Judson Center
Redford, MI
10.2007 - 01.2009
- Worked closely with children in previously in foster care and their birth families to ensure family reunification by providing intensive individual and family therapy.
- Reviewed, approved, and provided continual oversight of client service plans for children previously in foster care and their families.
- Participated in consultations with physicians, social workers, educators, and court personne to ensure provision of comprehensive client services.
- Provided therapuetic interventions as needed to clients and their families for purposes of crisis management and conflict resolution.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Psychology
Farmington, MI07-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2000
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom and Group Instruction
- Staff and Community Training and Development
- Policy Development
- Parenting Education and Development
- Client Protection and Advocacy
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Service and Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Recipient Rights Advisor
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH)
09.2011 - 04.2022
Foster Care Supervisor
Judson Center
01.2009 - 09.2011
Family Reunification Specialist
Judson Center
10.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Michigan State University
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