Ballah G. PEWEE
Zachary,LA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Professional with a strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses a deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with the ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
Winers Circle Group Of Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
- Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
- Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Supported continuity of care after discharge with individualized discharge plans.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Mental Health Counselor
High Sky Childrens Ranch
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.
- Maintained caseload of more than 4 children in public schools and group home placements.
- Participated in collaborative training program on theories and implementation
- Provided therapeutic activities to children in in-patient hospital setting to support emotional expression and build connection.
- Monitored conditionally released, mentally ill individuals found not guilty in criminal court cases.
Youth Care Worker
Beyond Measure International
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as inclement weather.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Youth Development Professional
Beyond Measure Internation Liberia
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
- Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Took part in sports, games, and movie nights with children.
- Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
- Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth progress in line with reporting requirements.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
President of Student Union
Liberian Student Union In China (LSUIC)
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty, and students.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Prepared and administered a budget of $30,000 for the union with 300 students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Administrative Secretary
Ministry Of National Defense
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Facilitated timely review of proposals, correspondence and documentation to achieve key strategic initiatives.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Company Commander
Armed Forces Of Liberia
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
Education
Certificate - Trauma And Trauma-Informed Care
Texas Department of Family And Protective Svc
Midland Texas04.2023
Certificate - Nurturing And Parenting
Texas Department of Family And Protective Service
Midland, TX04.2023
Certificate of Qualification - First Aid And Psychosocial Counsellin
British Army Mobile Training Team
Monrovia Liberia06.2022
Master of Science - Information And Telecommunication Engineering
University of Science And Technology Beijing
Beijing China06.2021
Certificate of Qualification - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
Kofi Anna Institute of Peace And Conflict Resoluti
Acrra Ghana11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Nigerian Defense Academy
Kaduna Nigeria09.2012
High School Diploma -
St. Kizito Catholic School
Paynesville Monrovia Liberia07.2006
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Monitor Progress
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Discharge Planning
- Case Documentation
- Behavioral Health Electronic Health Records
- Confidential Records Management
- Condition Tracking
- Build Coping Skills
- Individual Sessions
- Group Treatment
- Recreational Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Meeting Support
- Document Treatments
- Client Screening
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Patient Consultations
- Data Integrity
- Goal Development
- Site Visits
- Client Outreach
- Company Guidelines
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Mental Health Support
- Client Goal Planning
- Behavioral Observations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Status Updates
- Valid Driver's License
- Sustainable Systems
- Emergency Call Response
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Patient Care Activities
- Best Practices and Standards
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
Winers Circle Group Of Texas
01.2023 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
High Sky Childrens Ranch
12.2022 - 04.2023
Youth Care Worker
Beyond Measure International
09.2022 - 03.2023
Youth Development Professional
Beyond Measure Internation Liberia
01.2020 - 08.2022
President of Student Union
Liberian Student Union In China (LSUIC)
08.2018 - 01.2020
Administrative Secretary
Ministry Of National Defense
03.2015 - 07.2018
Company Commander
Armed Forces Of Liberia
09.2012 - 11.2015
Certificate - Trauma And Trauma-Informed Care
Texas Department of Family And Protective Svc
Certificate - Nurturing And Parenting
Texas Department of Family And Protective Service
Certificate of Qualification - First Aid And Psychosocial Counsellin
British Army Mobile Training Team
Master of Science - Information And Telecommunication Engineering
University of Science And Technology Beijing
Certificate of Qualification - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
Kofi Anna Institute of Peace And Conflict Resoluti
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Nigerian Defense Academy
High School Diploma -
St. Kizito Catholic School
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