Bobbie Adams
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Health Professional with a proven track record at The Northern Lighthouse Inc, skilled in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care. Enhanced patient compliance through effective communication and crisis intervention, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth. Committed to improving mental health outcomes and advocating for clients' needs.
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and supporting consumers with mental health, behavioral and emotional issues. Implements treatment plans and provides counsel to children and parents.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Professional
The Northern Lighthouse Inc
11.2008 - Current
- Educate parent and client about mental health or behavioral diagnosis and recommended therapies.
- Improved communication between patients, families, and care providers by serving as a liaison and advocate during the treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, progress notes, and discharge summaries as per regulatory requirements.
- attend and recommend thorough assessments to accurately identify behavioral health and adhere to individual treatment plans.
- Promote safe and supportive environment for patients to explore complex emotions and work towards personal growth.
- Enhanced patient compliance with prescribed mental health and behavioral therapies by clearly explaining the benefits of each intervention technique utilized in their treatment plan.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments to maximize efficiency with busy families.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive patient information by adhering to strict privacy and security protocols.
- Coordinated closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to each patients' treatment plan.
- Implement crisis intervention and deescalation techniques when necessary, deescalating situations effectively for patient safety.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreational activities designed to improve cognitive functioning and social skills among patients.
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Technical Support Assistant
Katahdin Trust Company
06.2000 - 04.2003
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Managed escalated cases effectively, collaborating with senior technicians to resolve complex problems quickly.
- Reduced system downtime for clients by performing regular maintenance tasks and updates.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through effective communication skills and timely resolution of software and hardware-related problems.
- Ensured seamless connectivity between devices by administering various networking components such as switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Enhanced user productivity, training employees on the use of new applications and system features.
- Operate back office back up systems, mail room equipment, and telephone backing software.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English (Concentration in Creative Writing)
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME01-2000
Skills
- Social skills development
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Suicide prevention
- Self-care promotion
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Love and Logic
- Triple P Positive Parenting
- Trauma Informed
Timeline
Behavioral Health Professional
The Northern Lighthouse Inc
11.2008 - Current
Technical Support Assistant
Katahdin Trust Company
06.2000 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English (Concentration in Creative Writing)
University of Maine At Presque Isle
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