Dominique Harwell

• Diagnose mental health disorders using DSM IV multiaxial criteria; develop treatment plans from diagnosis
• Provide mental health counseling services in the Warrensville School District to students identified in need of mental health services
• Complete mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, school guidance counselors and other support staff to aide in development and growth of the student
• Provided clients with resources in connection with Cleveland Housing Network and Job and Family Services.
• Documented and charted client information in a timely manner
• Provide individual therapy for clients with multiple mental disorders
• Working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Work closely with supervisor to determine level of care.
• Proficient in Integrity (charting System)
• Created individualized support plans.
• Worked closely with families of the client to promote a healthy home environment
• Frequently visited clients’ homes for signatures of consent and continuity of care
• Worked closely with educators for client’s education
• Coordinate with the legal guardian of the client to assure clients are functioning across all settings
• Utilize variety of therapeutic interventions, including, person-centered, psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and DBT.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to facilitate client involvement
• Consult with interdisciplinary professionals (psychiatrists, etc.)
• Advocate for youth and families from a culturally appropriate, trauma-informed perspective
• Document and chart client information in timely manner
• Consult with supervisor and colleagues for client treatment
• Coordinate client care and work closely with teachers, case managers, guidance counselors and other faculty
• Psychoeducation to clients and school personnel
• Collaboration with colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals

• Provide mental health counseling services to individuals and families
• Complete clinical documentation in timely manner
• Collaborate with client to develop treatment plans
• Utilize therapeutic interventions to assist client with attaining goals
• Maintain licensure
• Scheduled and discharged clients for services.
• Complete competency trainings to remain competent with services provided
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions, including person centered, solution focused, trauma-informed, family systems, CBT and DBT.
• Advocate for youth and families from a culturally appropriate, trauma informed perspective.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to facilitate client involvement.
• Consult with supervisor during weekly supervision for client treatment.
• Working with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Proficient in EPIC (charting System)
• Send out letters to clients informing them of any new services available.
• Provide resources and referrals as needed to clients for continuity of care
• Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
• Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
• Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

• Conduct Psychiatric Assessments via telephonically or face to face for all Cleveland Clinic emergency departments
• Present patient symptomatology and assessment findings to on call Psychiatrist for admission into psychiatric unit
• Complete clinical documentation for patient assessment
• Utilize clinical judgment to assess appropriate level of care for patients to determine need for admission to psychiatric inpatient unit
• Liaison between hospital emergency departments and psychiatric hospitals/facilities for patient advocacy
• Complete insurance verification/precertification
• Maintain licensure
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
• Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

• Complete psychiatric assessments
• Coordinate and provide assessment findings to on call Psychiatrist to obtain approval for admission
• Complete clinical Documentation in timely manner
• Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
• Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
• Utilize clinical judgment to assess appropriate level of care for patients
• Provide stabilization units with reports on patients upon admission
• Collaborate with hospitals, referral agencies, nursing units and staff, psychiatrist as well as families to coordinate admission
• Insurance verification Provided family support, information, input, and direction
• Received training and maintained certification in First Aid, CPR, and CIT (Client Intervention Techniques)

• Provide case management services to clients in need of immediate resources for daily living and functioning
• Worked closely with clients and their families to find appropriate jobs and trainings
• Provided counseling and crisis services utilizing therapeutic interventions to address emotional and behavioral difficulties related to homelessness and other trauma
• Partnered with Ohio means jobs to help clients and families gain employment through various agencies.
• Crisis services
• Assess client/family needs for ongoing services upon completion of diagnostic evaluations
• Provide trauma informed care services
• Develop treatment plans
• Complete clinical documentation in timely manner
• Attend trainings and weekly staff meetings
• Worked closely with JAFS for housing needs
• Worked closely with TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT for client employment needs
• Provided family group counseling
• Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
• Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
• Worked closely with the homeless population to establish housing and assist with unique challenges homelessness created
• Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
• Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.

Provide mental health services to clients

• Complete diagnostic assessments
• Develop Individual Service Plans which provides the client with goals to attain
• facilitate youth AOD groups
• Complete paperwork and case notes in a timely manner within the timeframe allotted
• Attend trainings and mandatory staff meetings
• Case management
• Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
• Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
• Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.

● Provide mental health services in a school setting to address specific behavioral and emotional issues

● Complete Psychotherapy Diagnostic Evaluations

● Develop Individual Treatment Plans

• Provide prevention groups to assist students with making better choices
• Provide classroom presentations to assist in helping build self esteem, conflict resolution, leadership skills, grief and

bereavement

• Collaborate with school personnel in providing crisis

Interventions, consultation and support in areas including grief, bereavement and emotional trauma

• Served as support for faculty
• Worked closely with educators to develop a behavioral plan/ IEP
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Established compassionate and caring relationships with clients, parents, teachers and administration.

• Investigate reports of physical abuse and neglect reported to Cuyahoga County
• Assess immediate safety risk and factors of involved children and take necessary protection action
• Make recommendations about investigative findings
• Implement short-term services
• Meet all federal mandates
• Monitor clients on caseload
• Visit clients/children monthly
• Complete activity logs pertaining to caseloads promptly
• Attend trainings
• Complete legal filings in a timely manner
• Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and provided testimony.
• Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
• Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
• Developed plans to strengthen family units.
• Attended staffings and coordinated with team and family to identify least restrictive setting and safety for child or children

• Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
• Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members.
• Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
• Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
• Prayer partner
• Motivator
• Mentor

• Supervise the operation of several group homes that provide services for adults with special needs
• Supervise staff in the group home to provide proper and adequate care for the individuals in which we serve Assist individuals living with I/DD to secure independent living arrangements as indicated by their ISP
• Ensure proper staffing is available to meet standards and requirements of the agency, county and medicaid
• Administrative responsibilities; staff interviewing, program funds auditing, quality control and documentation management
• Interact with consumers and ensure their needs are being met
• Maintained caring, supportive and safe environment for residents through careful monitoring and continuous oversight.
• Observed strict safety guidelines and regularly inspected bedrooms and common areas for any issues that posed danger to residents and staff members.
• Recognized changes in behavior indicating potential crisis situations and took immediate and appropriate action.
• Scheduled fun social and recreational activities for residents.

• Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
• Assist individuals living with I/DD to secure independent living arrangements as indicated by their ISP
• Oversight, direction and scheduling of Supported Living staff
• Participate in ISP meetings
• Be available to staff for emergency calls
• Ensure all documents are in order and files are in compliance
• Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
• Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.