Belinda Warrick
Oak Park,MI
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
03.2023 - Current
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
- Increased community awareness about mental health issues by participating in outreach events such as mental health fairs or informational presentations.
Office Manager/Medical Assistant
Ascension Providence Hospital
10.2007 - Current
- Provided administrative support to office manager and other staff members.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits for completeness of documentation and accuracy of coding information.
- Assisted office manager with maintaining adequate administrative and medical supplies.
- Routed laboratory or diagnostic results to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by physician.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by physician.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Assisted radiologist in administering x-rays to patients.
Resident Youth Specialist
Lighthouse Youth Services
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted assessments of client needs and developed strategies to help them achieve their goals.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized service plans for youth.
- Provided guidance and support to youth regarding educational, behavioral, social, and emotional issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Followed treatment guidelines and intervened in crisis situations.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
Mental Health Worker
Chelsea House
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and feedback from family members and caregivers.
- Encouraged clients to set personal goals related to their mental health recovery process.
- Educated patients about available resources such as community programs, support groups and housing options.
- Identified potential warning signs of suicide risk among patients who are at high risk for self-harm.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mental Health Services
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI10.2024
Medical Assistant -
Everest College - Alhambra
Southfield, MI06.2007
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Sound Judgment
- Effective Multitasking
- Self-Care Management
- Mental Health Advocacy
Volunteer
Ferndale Pride Outreach Worker
Thoughts Become Things Outreach Worker
Abayomi Community Development
Timeline
Resident Youth Specialist
Lighthouse Youth Services
04.2023 - 08.2023
Peer Support Specialist
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
03.2023 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Chelsea House
05.2018 - 11.2019
Office Manager/Medical Assistant
Ascension Providence Hospital
10.2007 - Current
Associate of Arts - Mental Health Services
Oakland Community College
Medical Assistant -
Everest College - Alhambra
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