Colby Wakefield
Summary
Compassionate professional known for delivering quality service that focuses on each patient's individuality. Highly trained Youth Behavioral Health Liaison skilled in assessing needs, identifying educational resources and developing effective treatment plans. Strong background in fostering human connections for patients and caregivers alike.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Behavioral Health Liaison
Comprehensive Mental Health
08.2022 - Current
- Create better community partnerships between behavioral health services, schools, children's division, juvenile office, family court, law enforcement, and other children and youth-serving state agencies
- These linkages save valuable resources and improve outcomes for children, youth, and their families with behavioral health needs.
Behavioral Interventionist
Raytown C-2 School District
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Develop and implemented individualized behavior plans for students with disabilities
- Provided direct instructions to students in areas such as communication and social skills, self-care, and academics
- Collaborated with teachers, administrative parents and guardians, and other professionals to ensure student success
- Observed classrooms to evaluate the efficiency of classroom management techniques used by teachers.
Recovery Room Interventionist
Independence Public School District
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Attended IEP meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, and other events related to intervention efforts
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices for working with at-risk youth
- Assessed and monitored students' behaviors to ensure adherence to school policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, Colorado04.2024
Biblical Studies -
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, Colorado07.2022
Skills
- Mental health support
- Client advocacy
- Intervention planning
- Care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior monitoring
- Client records management
- Mediation skills
- Assessment capabilities
Personal Information
Title: Youth behavioral health liaison
Volunteer Experience
Student ministry Director, I am the student ministry Director at my local church. I have them through the Bible every Sunday night and have planned activities and camp for them. I’ve walked through life with them these last three years and have helped them grow in their faith walk.
Certification
- Certified QPR Gatekeeper Instructor, QPR Institute - 10 April 2024
- CIT Certification, [Kansas City Police Department - November 2022
Timeline
Youth Behavioral Health Liaison
Comprehensive Mental Health
08.2022 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Raytown C-2 School District
09.2021 - 08.2022
Recovery Room Interventionist
Independence Public School District
08.2020 - 09.2021
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Colorado Christian University
Biblical Studies -
Colorado Christian University
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