Ebony Wilson
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Compassionate professional known for delivering quality service that focuses on each patient's individuality. Highly trained Behavioral Health Specialist skilled in assessing needs, identifying educational resources and developing effective treatment plans. Strong background in fostering human connections for patients and caregivers alike. Passionate individual with exceptional skills in patient resource and referral management. An energetic Behavioral Health Specialist considered an expert communicator and a dedicated patient advocate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Services Director/Behavioral Health Specialist
Senath South Health Care Center
06.2022 - Current
- Communicate with guardians of residents
- Ensure Medicare and Medicaid guidelines are being met and implemented
- Conduct PHQ9 & BIMS assessments
- Conduct Daily Resident Questionnaires
- Conduct all grievance issues of residents
- Meet with state representatives about any regulations
- Document and chart on residents daily
- Attend daily department head meetings
- Meet with high risks residents daily to address behavioral concerns
- Counsel residents as needed
- Send referrals for financial approval
- Check Medicare and Medicaid Eligibility
- Conduct daily therapeutic groups
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
10.2019 - Current
- Conduct three weekly visits in home and via telehealth
- Input session notes daily
- Input treatment plans biweekly
- Court Liaison for each family on caseload
- Conduct monthly staffing for all cases
- Crisis Intervention
- Attend weekly and monthly meetings
- Maintain HIPPA and DHS policies
- Collaborate with statewide agencies
- Document and maintain professionalism at all times
Executive Director
Hidden Stars Incorporated
03.2017 - Current
- I’m currently serving as the Executive Director at this amazing non profit organization
- Hidden Stars mentors under privilege youth and their families
- This organization has won several awards from their local community
- My duties include; fundraising, marketing, business management, mentoring, networking, conducting meetings, scheduling and conducting interviews.
Substance Abuse Counselor
New Season
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conduct individual and group counseling
- Construct Treatment Plans
- Conduct ASAV substance abuse assessments
- Conduct psychosocial assessments
- Conduct admission assessments
- Communicate with doctors daily about patient needs and concerns
- Facilitate weekend groups as needed.
Substance Abuse Counselor, Educator
Stockton Medical Group, UALR
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Counselor individuals with opioid addiction
- Input daily group notes
- Market weekly to obtain new patients
- Maintain company Facebook page
- Prepare activities for group
- Conduct family and individual counseling
- Answer incoming calls
- Lead Parent
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Travel across Arkansas to conduct parenting classes
- Typed up daily notes over classes and client's progress
- Supervise a team and assign area for sessions
- Conduct weekly meetings with team members
- Teach classes to low functioning clients.
Family Service Worker
DCFS
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Assist clients with daily issues with protective services cases
- Court liaison, type up daily reports about clients progress
- Keep files in order for audit
- Volunteer Accomplishments
- Registered elderly for different Medicare Programs
Arkansas State University Office of Disability Services
03.2006 - 05.2006
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Assist students with visual impairment and speech impairment
- Make referrals to outside agencies for client's needs
- Peer counseling for student with Disabilities
- Conducted research, surveys, and evaluations of students
Consolidated Youth Services
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Psycho- Social Assessment
- Referrals to doctors and outside agencies
- Facilitated drug and sexual offender groups
- Treatment Plans/ Intake Interviews
- Met with clients about issues on a daily basis
Education
Masters of Education - Mental Health/Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR2006
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Public Speaking
- Child & Family Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Addiction Counseling
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Social work
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
CPR Certification
QMHP Certification
Timeline
Social Services Director/Behavioral Health Specialist
Senath South Health Care Center
06.2022 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
New Season
01.2022 - 06.2022
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
10.2019 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor, Educator
Stockton Medical Group, UALR
04.2019 - 10.2019
Executive Director
Hidden Stars Incorporated
03.2017 - Current
02.2015 - 03.2016
Family Service Worker
DCFS
10.2013 - 02.2015
Arkansas State University Office of Disability Services
03.2006 - 05.2006
01.2006 - 05.2006
Consolidated Youth Services
08.2005 - 12.2005
Masters of Education - Mental Health/Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Arkansas State University
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