David Williams
Decatur,IL
Summary
As an experienced Qualified Mental Health Professional at the Decatur Correctional Center, the posting for Corrections Assessment Specialist piqued my interest. When reviewing the job requirements, I was excited to see that my qualifications and personal traits align with your needs and mission. I bring a set of talents that I believe will be valuable to IDOC. In my role as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, I honed my abilities in mental health evaluation, treatment planning, risk assessment of suicide potential, and Prison Rape Elimination Act assessments. My interpersonal, people-centric nature, has afforded me an excellent rapport with clients in individual sessions and while facilitating groups. I have also been able to provide valuable feedback to other group facilitators utilizing fidelity study questionnaires.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Wexford Health Sources Inc.
05.2020 - Current
- Completed risk assessments for suicide potential and for vulnerability in the prison population.
- Documented client progress through mental health evaluations, treatment plans, and case notes.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources through motivational interviews.
- Facilitated support and educational groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Provided feedback for fidelity studies regarding groups led by other facilitators.
Church Musician
Central Christian Church
05.2010 - Current
- Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music or to maintain and improve skills
- Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Thinking Creatively
- Experience with: Pipe Organ, Piano, Trombone and Voice
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Decatur Memorial Hospital
06.1997 - 02.2020
- Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results
- Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques
- Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical findings into Epic, Horizon and HBO software systems.
- Experience with: 5-part differential automated hematology analyzers, Automated chemistry analyzers, Automated coagulation analyzers, Automated hematology analyzers, Automated urinalysis equipment, Blood bank refrigerators, Cell counters, Cell washers
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Pleasant Counseling
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met
- Assisting and Caring for Others through individual and group counseling
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Leading groups focusing on substance abuse cessation
- Experience with: Client information database software, Desktop computers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office Outlook (Calendar), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Student Counselor Intern
Millikin University
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans
- Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans
- Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Experience with: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
Student Counselor Intern
Heritage Behavioral Health
09.2002 - 05.2003
- Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information
- Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
- Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
- Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status
- Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers
- Participate in case conferences or staff meetings
- Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Education
Master's Degree - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL06.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Biology, General; Music Performance
Blackburn University
Carlinville, IL05.1994
Skills
- Mental health evaluations
- Risk assessment for suicide potential
- Prison Rape Elimination Act assessment
- Development and periodic updates of treatment plans
- Discharge planning
- Mental health services provided through individual motivational interviews and group sessions
- Fidelity study feedback for evidence-based mental health groups
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
Awards
Chi Sigma Iota, Membership in the honor society Chi Sigma Iota for two years and was the president for one year.
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Wexford Health Sources Inc.
05.2020 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Pleasant Counseling
03.2017 - 09.2018
Church Musician
Central Christian Church
05.2010 - Current
Student Counselor Intern
Millikin University
09.2003 - 05.2004
Student Counselor Intern
Heritage Behavioral Health
09.2002 - 05.2003
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Decatur Memorial Hospital
06.1997 - 02.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Biology, General; Music Performance
Blackburn University
Master's Degree - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
University of Illinois at Springfield
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