Frederick Kimbro
Turtle Creek,PA
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Coordinator with a proven track record at McKeesport Area School District, enhancing student well-being through comprehensive support programs. Proficient in communication and problem-solving, I excel in creating positive environments and fostering collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in student behavioral health, demonstrating reliability and an extensive background in mental health.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Coordinator
McKeesport Area School District
08.2022 - Current
- Support teachers, families, caretakers, and students' mental and behavioral health understanding.
- As needed, engage in direct communication with educators, families, and students to understand and respond to mental health needs.
- Facilitate SEL groups for students in grades K-5, covering different topics weekly.
- A part of the school administration team.
- Coordinate mental health services, fostering student well-being. Develop and implement comprehensive support programs, enhancing the overall school climate.
Mental Health Worker
UPMC Matilda Theiss Child Development
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Plan and implement individual, group, classroom, and family therapies in the home, school, and community settings as therapeutically appropriate.
- Case management and service coordination.
- Provide professional development and consultation to schools and families.
- Developed strategies for managing stress, anger, and other challenging behaviors in a therapeutic setting.
Student Intervention Specialist
Pressley Ridge
Sto Rox Primary School
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized behavior health programs for assigned students
- Design classroom management systems, policies, and interventions
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups
- Provided crisis intervention and management to address immediate behavioral concerns safely and effectively.
Behavior Specialist
QDIP Heinzerling Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Develop, monitor, and implement habilitation goals for individual plans
- Collect and prepare diagnostic and development data
- Coordinate and participate in resident field trips and leisure activities
- Instruct Unit Managers and Direct Care Assistants in proper programming methods
School-Based Behavior Coach
Glade Run
Rankin Promise Program
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Structure and provide a therapeutic classroom setting.
- Provide behavioral interventions and additional support.
- Assist with therapy and skill-building sessions.
- Monitor and document student behavior progress.
- Supported students in developing self-regulation skills such as anger management, impulse control, and social skills.
- Employed reward systems to reinforce appropriate behaviors in students.
- Responded to crises when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Direct Care Staff Mental Health Worker III
Glade Run Lutheran Services
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Assist clients with independent living skills
- Provide 1:1 support to clients with high-risk behaviors in the classroom setting
- Utilize therapeutic crisis Intervention as a physical intervention in high-risk situations
- Use the least restrictive interventions to provide support while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Night Counselor
Summit Academy
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Coordinate group and individual activities relating to the use of weapons, physical and verbal aggression, drug and alcohol abuse, and family relations
- Document incidents and participate in therapeutic activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Liberty University
12.2010
Master of Education - School Counseling
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
05.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Time-management
- Extensive background in mental health
- Collaboration
- Experienced in facilitating groups
- Reliable
- Building rapport
Timeline
Mental Health Coordinator
McKeesport Area School District
08.2022 - Current
Mental Health Worker
UPMC Matilda Theiss Child Development
06.2018 - 08.2022
Student Intervention Specialist
Pressley Ridge
06.2017 - 06.2018
Behavior Specialist
QDIP Heinzerling Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2017
School-Based Behavior Coach
Glade Run
11.2013 - 01.2016
Direct Care Staff Mental Health Worker III
Glade Run Lutheran Services
05.2011 - 11.2013
Night Counselor
Summit Academy
01.2011 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
West Liberty University
Master of Education - School Counseling
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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