Constance Tate

• Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans. Also assessed eligibility for Assisted Living facilities. Maintained monthly visits to ensure that the clients were receiving the appropriate services. Developed individualized service plans with the residents in the assisted living program to address their identified goals needed. Also conduct annual assessments for residents that are still in the Assisted Living Wavier program.

Completed unannounced inspections of Nursing Homes in the state of. Mississippi to make sure the facilities are providing the appropriate care under the guidelines of the of state of Mississippi regulations.

• Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
• Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
• Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.

• Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
• Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
• Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
• Coordinated mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
• Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
• Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
• Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
• Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
• Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
• Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
• Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
• Led family therapy sessions between children and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
• Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
• Identified and addressed financial and emotional barriers to discharge and recovery.
• Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to solve problems, set and achieve goals and improve communication skills.