Ayobami Akerele
Newark,NJ
Summary
Focused Mental Health Worker skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address Mental issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Four-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Case Manager
RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Completing community assessment to assess goals, ensure consumer receive timely continuity of care, assisting with individual service coordination and linkages, consumer advocacy, training in daily living skills, and support services, crisis intervention services, medication education and health care monitoring.
- Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Managed over 30 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Kean University
Union, NJ
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Contact Tracer
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
Home Health Aide
Home Health Care
Newark, NJ
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Tender Heart Supportive Service
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Daycare Volunteer
Harmony Day Care
Irvington, NJ
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Local Community Center/ church
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Assisted older children with homework assignments, providing support and mentoring.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University of New Jersey
Union, NJ05.2021
Associate of Science -
Essex County College
Newark, NJ05.2015
High School Diploma -
West Side High School
Newark, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Mental health care
- Stress management
- Treatment planning
- Goal development
- Patient evaluations
- Progress monitoring
- Case documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Biopsychosocial assessments
Timeline
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
Kean University
03.2020 - 03.2021
Mental Health Case Manager
RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home Health Care
10.2018 - 07.2020
Daycare Volunteer
Harmony Day Care
09.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University of New Jersey
Associate of Science -
Essex County College
High School Diploma -
West Side High School
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