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CHRISTIAN M. MYERS

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Respectful mental health professional of 8 years with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health as well as improve their quality of life.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Coordinator/ Therapist

JBS Mental Health Authority
02.2022 - Current
  • Provides therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and clients’ family members as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required
  • Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems
  • Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery
  • Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.

Volunteer

National Alliance On Mental Illness NAMI
05.2016 - Current
  • Participating in suicide awareness walks
  • Hosting mental illness spirit week
  • Sponsoring fundraiser in support of mental illness
  • Hosting group and individual sessions to raise mental health awareness

Volunteer

Girls Inc
08.2008 - Current
  • Tutoring and assist children in elementary & middle school with homework
  • Mentoring and provide empowering group sessions to at risk female teens in high school

Home Coordinator

JBS Mental Health Authority
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Accomplishes clients’ care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress
  • Advocating for needed services and entitlements
  • Prepares clients’ discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans
  • Improves treatment results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes.

Case Manager

JBS Mental Health Authority
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Coordinating and providing care to ensure daily treatment, safety, observation, and meals
  • Entering wellness daily progress notes
  • Linking clients with social services, health, and governmental agencies as needs occur.

Intern

Jefferson County Family Court
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Entering client's demographics and initial admission packages
  • Entering daily progress notes and billing charges
  • Participating in field home visits, initial interviews, follow up scheduled appointments
  • Attending trials and court hearings
  • Case load: Juvenile Sex Offenders ranging from 5-18 years old

Volunteer

Appointed Special Advocate
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Conducting interview clients for intake admission
  • Advocating for the client's best interests
  • Providing testimony and other resources when necessary at court hearings
  • Creating & reviewing care plans as changes occur or needs are not being met properly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminal Justice Concentration, Criminology

The University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Master of Science - Social Work

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Program Developer for a Mental Health Technician Course at Wallace State Community College August 2022
  • Transcriber for the Psychiatrist during Treatment Team Clinic
  • Treatment Evaluation & Discharge Planning
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Site Visits
  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Electronic Medical Record Software
  • Group and Individual Sessions

Additional Information

  • MEMBERSHIP: Phi Alpha Honor Society of Social Work National Success and Leadership Honor Society

Certification

Case Management Certification (2016), Medication Attendant Certified, CPR and First Aid by American Heart Association, Therapeutic Options Certified, Certified Nursing Assistant, American Society of Addiction Medicine Certification

Timeline

Program Coordinator/ Therapist

JBS Mental Health Authority
02.2022 - Current

Home Coordinator

JBS Mental Health Authority
09.2018 - 02.2022

Volunteer

National Alliance On Mental Illness NAMI
05.2016 - Current

Case Manager

JBS Mental Health Authority
05.2016 - 09.2018

Intern

Jefferson County Family Court
01.2015 - 12.2015

Volunteer

Appointed Special Advocate
01.2013 - 12.2015

Volunteer

Girls Inc
08.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminal Justice Concentration, Criminology

The University of North Alabama

Master of Science - Social Work

Walden University

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