Deborah Simonds
Chipley,USA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Consultant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy with a knack for developing tailored treatment plans. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to foster positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Consultant
State Of Florida - DCF
Chipley, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Developed treatment plans based on client needs and best practices.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other service providers.
- Provided behavioral health assessments to clients in various settings.
- Assessed client needs and strengths to determine and implement effective interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Advocated for clients' needs, connecting them with relevant community resources.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff to enhance knowledge of behavioral health topics.
Counselor
Life Management Center
Panama City, FL
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided counseling support to clients in individual and group settings.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Facilitated workshops on stress management and coping strategies.
- Supervised forensic multidisciplinary team of therapists and case managers to deliver services for clients with felony charges.
- Maintained case documentation and completed monthly reports detailing financial expenditures and services rendered.
Therapist
Centurion
Wewahitchka, FL
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered mental health counselling to inmates, completed biopsychosocial assessments, created and updated treatment plans, and conducted individual counselling and aftercare services for comprehensive patient support.
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments, implemented treatment plans, and provided case management, referral services, and group counselling to support patient recovery.
- Encouraged team involvement in meetings to improve communication and collaboration. in multidisciplinary meetings to enhance collaboration.
Mental Health Specialist
GEO Group
Panama City, FL
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered crisis intervention for individuals facing mental health challenges, supporting immediate stabilization and guiding them towards further treatment options.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans with clients, aligning therapeutic goals with individual needs to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and treatment options.
- Provided mental health counseling to inmates and completed biopsychosocials and treatment plans.
Master Level Therapist
FLORIDA THERAPY SERVICES
Marianna, Florida
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided counseling services in multiple settings, maintained accurate records, and completed biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and treatment reviews to support client progress.
- Led team initiatives to enhance collaboration and improve client care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Provide counseling services to clients in multiple settings, maintain accurate records, complete biopsychosocial, treatment plans and treatment reviews along with FARS and CFARS.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies tailored to client needs.
Mental Health Counselor
Centurion of Florida
Chipley, FL
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided mental health counseling to inmates, completed biopsychosocial assessments, created and updated treatment plans, and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance inmate mental health care.
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions for clients with diverse mental health needs, fostering rapport and promoting therapeutic progress.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted crisis intervention to support clients in acute distress, ensuring immediate safety and stabilization.
Unit Supervisor
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
Dothan, AL
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Supervised staff and patients in psychiatric setting, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff and patients in a psychiatric facility, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained staff schedules and reviewed documentation for compliance with federal and state laws.
- Supervised 15-20 employees across two units in psychiatric setting, fostering team collaboration and effective patient care.
Education
Masters - Counseling
Troy State University
Dothan, AL 12.1999 - 06.2001
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Behavioral Assessment
- Clinical Assessment
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Cognitive Therapy
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Management
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Training
- Group counseling
- Mental health therapy
- Group Therapy
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Crisis response
- Meeting coordination
- Behavioral Therapy
- Presentation Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Curriculum Development
- Child & Family Therapeutic Intervention
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Cognitive Behavioral Cognitive Therapy
- Conflict Management
- Program Development
- Behavior Management
- Autism Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Program Management
- Documentation Review
- Child experience
- Youth Counseling
- Clinical Counseling
- Disability experience
- Intake
- Discharge planning
- Treatment planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Collaborative teamwork
- Client advocacy
- Crisis response
- Case management
- Ethical standards
- Accurate documentation
Certification
- Registered Mental Health Intern, 10/01/19, 10/31/22
- Driver's License
- Registered Mental Health Intern LMHC, 10/01/19, 10/31/22
Additional Information
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern.
Assessments
- Security guard skills, Proficient, 10/01/21
- Active listening, Expert, 05/01/21
- Work style: Reliability, Completed, 06/01/21
- Work style: Professionalism, Proficient, 05/01/21
- Sales skills, Proficient, 06/01/21
- Recruiting, Proficient, 06/01/19
- Case management & social work, Proficient, 05/01/21
- Work style: Conscientiousness, Proficient, 06/01/21
- Electronic health records: Best practices, Expert, 05/01/21
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Highly Proficient, 08/01/20
Timeline
Behavioral Health Consultant
State Of Florida - DCF
03.2025 - Current
Counselor
Life Management Center
11.2024 - 03.2025
Therapist
Centurion
03.2022 - 10.2023
Mental Health Specialist
GEO Group
12.2021 - 03.2022
Master Level Therapist
FLORIDA THERAPY SERVICES
10.2018 - 10.2019
Mental Health Counselor
Centurion of Florida
10.2017 - 07.2018
Unit Supervisor
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
03.2008 - 03.2009
Masters - Counseling
Troy State University
12.1999 - 06.2001