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Daryl Cooper

Klamath Falls,OR

Summary

Successful behavioral health counselor in both the public and private sector.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Hud-Vash Case Manager

Veteran's Administration
09.2013 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
  • Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Private Practice Mental Health Counselor

Self
12.2007 - 06.2018

Part-time private practice specializing in the treatment of trauma using E.M.D.R. techniques

Mental Health Therapist

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.

Clinical Supervisor

Klamath County Mental Health
07.2012 - 09.2013
  • Lead and directed team of [Number] clinical personnel and support staff.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
  • Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
  • Developed and adjusted work schedules for [Type] staff.

Hospice Social Worker

High Desert Hospice
08.2011 - 07.2012
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.

Parole Officer

Klamath County Community Corrections
03.1984 - 08.2011
  • Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
  • Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
  • Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
  • Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Portland State
Portland, Oregon
06.2004

Bachelor of Science -

Western Oregon State College
Monmouth, OR
06.1984

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Lakeview, Oregon
06.1979

Timeline

Hud-Vash Case Manager

Veteran's Administration
09.2013 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
07.2013 - 09.2013

Clinical Supervisor

Klamath County Mental Health
07.2012 - 09.2013

Hospice Social Worker

High Desert Hospice
08.2011 - 07.2012

Private Practice Mental Health Counselor

Self
12.2007 - 06.2018

Parole Officer

Klamath County Community Corrections
03.1984 - 08.2011

Master of Science - Social Work

Portland State

Bachelor of Science -

Western Oregon State College

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Daryl Cooper