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.