DEXTER SMILEY
Spring,USA
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional skilled in conducting assessments and facilitating individual therapy sessions. Known for strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care that promotes recovery and wellness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Therapist (Remote)
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Washington, District of Columbia
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted telephonic and in-person risk assessments to determine appropriate levels of care for potential patients.
- Facilitated admission processes while maintaining communication with referral sources, families, and unit staff.
- Verified and authorized insurance benefits to ensure coverage for patient services.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records for compliance purposes.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and self-care techniques for improved wellness.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Adhered to ethical standards outlined by professional organizations.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care tailored to patient needs.
Mobile Assessor
Behavioral Health Connections
Houston, Texas
06.2021 - Current
- Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate client needs effectively.
- Provided crisis intervention strategies to address immediate client issues.
- Facilitated counseling sessions and referred clients to appropriate resources.
- Prepared memorandums of transfer for seamless client transitions.
Admissions Therapist
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
Houston, Texas
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to support therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records for compliance purposes.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and self-care techniques for improved wellness.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Conducted insurance verification
Call Center Specialist
Behavioral Health Connections
Houston, Texas
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Triage calls and facilities referrals to appropriate outpatient services
- Insurance verification
- Data entry in multiple platforms such as sharepoint
- Coordinates and facilitates the transfer of patients with behavioral health needs
- Dispatches the remote assessor and collaborates for the next step in patient care.
CSSP
FreshStart Therapeutic Services
Houston, Texas
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Provide skills training and other skills building services
- Provide case management services on an as needed basis
- Attend staff meetings/supervisions to discuss clients’ clinical necessities
- Document/monitor client progress towards recovery plan goals
- Provide support and crisis services for clients
- Demonstrated ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities
- Complied with agency policies and procedures accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements
Mental Health Technician
Behaviorial Hospital of Bellaire
Houston, Texas
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients by using therapeutic communication techniques.
- Follows the nursing care plan directives for delivery of patient care.
- Responds appropriately to patient behavior
- Recognizes physiological and psycho-social needs of patient
- Report observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse
- Maintains a clean, safe and organized environment for patients
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Rehabilitation Clinician and Case Worker
The Harris Center for Mental Health-Intellectual & Development Disorders
Houston, Texas
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Performed clinical assessments to determine service needs and monitored progress with consumer treatment goals.
- Participated in the formulation of the consumer treatment plans and assured treatment plan was written and authorized with an LPHA signature for consumers on caseload.
- Provided training/education on the nature of mental illness, the importance of medication related information as outlined in the TMA curricula.
- Demonstrated ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
- Complied with agency policies and procedures accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
Assistant to the Residential Director
Fisk University
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Provided direct administrative support to the Director of Residential Life.
- Assisted residents will concerns directly relating to housing policies and procedures.
- Showcased property during orientation and welcome events.
Facilities Department Clerk
Fisk University
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Entered data, compiled reports, and payed departmental bills.
- Maintained appointments and coordinated departmental events.
- Provided exceptional customer service to university students, staff, and faculty.
Education
Masters of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Springfield College
Tampa, FL08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fisk University
Nashville, Tennessee05.2014
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Individual therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Insurance verification
- Mental health assessments
References
Available upon request.
Professional Memberships And Civic Involvement
- Men of D.I.S.T.N.C., Inc., Delta Chapter, Treasurer
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Gamma Chapter, Vice President
Certification
- Licensed Professional Couselor: Texas (2021), Washington DC (2023)
Timeline
Admissions Therapist (Remote)
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
11.2023 - Current
Mobile Assessor
Behavioral Health Connections
06.2021 - Current
Admissions Therapist
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
06.2021 - 10.2023
Call Center Specialist
Behavioral Health Connections
01.2019 - 05.2021
CSSP
FreshStart Therapeutic Services
03.2018 - 12.2018
Mental Health Technician
Behaviorial Hospital of Bellaire
03.2017 - 10.2018
Rehabilitation Clinician and Case Worker
The Harris Center for Mental Health-Intellectual & Development Disorders
08.2014 - 09.2016
Assistant to the Residential Director
Fisk University
01.2014 - 04.2014
Facilities Department Clerk
Fisk University
01.2012 - 04.2014
Masters of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Springfield College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Fisk University
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