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Grace Edwards

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Team lead for crisis counselors making sure that peers are trained properly to serve the community that are struggling with mental health issues, or experiencing any crisis.

Take calls on the floor with team taking calls from those who are experiencing any form of distress and extending to them support & reassurance, information & referrals, or getting them connected with emergency services in imminent situations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Specialist II

MHMR of Tarrant County
09.2022 - Current
  • Supported hundreds of clients in obtaining stability and their everyday needs
  • Assisted clients in getting placement in mental health facilities including substance abuse treatment
  • Team lead position for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  • Support & Reassurance to clients experiencing mental distress who contact Lifeline 988/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Care Specialist I

MHMR of Tarrant County
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Support & Reassurance to clients experiencing mental distress who contact Lifeline 988/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • Provide clients with resources in crisis situations
  • Highly trained to offer techniques such as grounding to support clients

Client Advocate

American Addiction Centers (Greenhouse Treatment Centers)
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Support and supervise clients, and ensure safety in drug-free atmosphere
  • Provided guidance to clients offering safe space for expression
  • Helped assist clients to prioritize schedules, responsibilities, and healthy habits
  • Alert clients 30 minutes to 1 hour of any changes to schedules or classroom changes and updated schedules in common areas daily

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
12.2023

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021

MBA - Business Administration

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
05.2025

Skills

  • Worked in field of mental health field for over four years providing support, resources, and intervention services
  • Bachelors with concentration in Psychology with understanding of mental health and psychological needs for individuals
  • LCDC certification February 2024
  • Knowledge of community needs and direction towards success

Timeline

Care Specialist II

MHMR of Tarrant County
09.2022 - Current

Care Specialist I

MHMR of Tarrant County
03.2022 - 09.2022

Client Advocate

American Addiction Centers (Greenhouse Treatment Centers)
04.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tarleton State University

Associate of Arts -

Tarrant County College

MBA - Business Administration

Tarleton State University

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