Batina Newton
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Motivated individual and passionate about social work. Committed to providing the highest level of care. Skilled at working with diverse individuals, families and communities. Ability to establish rapport and establish trust with homeless individuals and families in crisis. Compassionate Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Skilled BHT Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. .
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
BHT- Counselor
Community Medical Services
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems associated with Addiction.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with Addiction.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Case Manager
Community Medical Services
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
PSH Housing Navigator
The Path of Life Ministries
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide social work case management and navigation services designed to assist clients and their families exit homelessness and move into permanent housing
- Coordinate and identify appropriate resources and mainstream benefits that lead to permanent housing options for clients, such as, subsidized housing Section 8, Shelter, permanent supportive housing, affordable and market rate housing, and other housing opportunities.
CSH Housing Liaison/PSH Property Liaison
The Path of Life Ministries
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Seek Housing that follows HUD Guidelines
- Perform annual HQS Inspections that follow HUD Guidelines
- Provide Support to Property Management and Private Landlords.
Rapid Resolution Navigator
The Path of Life Ministries
02.2020 - 10.2020
- In charge of CVAG Hotline
- Create connection with individuals and provide rental assistance for those who qualify
- Aid individuals and families requiring social service assistance
- Evaluate applicants for services and formulate service plans to include short-term and long-term client goals
- Screened potential participants and assists them in determining eligibility for recruitment into housing assistance
- Conduct office visits with participants to provide assistance, answer questions, assess needs, and provide orientation on available services for participant and family members
- Assist members to apply for and secure government subsides, services and community resources
- Assist clients in identifying and locating community resources
- Able to locate housing opportunities in defined areas of the county for short-term, transitional and permanent options
- Follow up with client to keep client on the right steps for success
- Conducted extensive liaison with professional members of the housing industry as well as homeless and housing providers
- Connect with landlords in order to support current client.
Education
No Degree - Addiction And Alcohol Studie
ICDC College - Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA06.2013
Skills
- Communicates effectively in a culturally competent
- Staff training and development
- Customer relations
- Ability to work with minimal to moderate supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Innovative and Courageous individual
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Mental Health Support
- HIPAA
- Self-care strategies
- Building rapport
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Career Counseling
- Crisis Response
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Anger Management
- Treatment Planning
- Client Records Management
- Treatment Plans
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Empathy Development
- Relapse Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
- Client Needs Assessment
- Intake assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Multicultural Competence
- Intervention Planning
- Interventions
- Peer Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Counseling
- Social Work
- Grief counseling
- Case management proficiency
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Dual diagnoses expert
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
BHT- Counselor
Community Medical Services
10.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Community Medical Services
05.2023 - 10.2023
PSH Housing Navigator
The Path of Life Ministries
07.2021 - 05.2023
CSH Housing Liaison/PSH Property Liaison
The Path of Life Ministries
10.2020 - 07.2021
Rapid Resolution Navigator
The Path of Life Ministries
02.2020 - 10.2020
No Degree - Addiction And Alcohol Studie
ICDC College - Huntington Park
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