Experienced behavioral health professional bringing four years of experience in both residential and inpatient settings. Developed and lead effective therapeutic, prevention and educational initiatives to combat behavioral and mental health issues. Skilled in maintaining documentation, managing cases and crisis intervention.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant (Part-Time)
Academy Of Clinical And Applied Psychoanalysis
Livingston, NJ
10.2021 - Current
Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Behavioral Health Care Manager
Saint Clare's Hospital
Boonton, NJ
06.2021 - Current
Observes and monitors client behavior and responses to treatment.
Works collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Participates as a member of the PACT Team to provide crisis intervention, counseling and support services to consumers of mental health services in an effort to prevent hospitalization and unnecessary use of psychiatric screening and psychiatric emergency services.
Oversaw daily operations of group home and ensuring group home is safe and clean in means of providing adequate living environment for all consumers.
Provided direct care staff with continuous supervision and completing appropriate staff evaluations.
Managed program schedule to meet coverage needs, and ensuring daily implementation of direct services and staff duties.
Participated in consumer related activities by implementing service plan goals and interventions, and assisting consumers with their financial goals when providing case management services.
Utilized crisis intervention skills when needed and reporting all behavioral changes to clinical team.
Strategized to improve consumer care and satisfaction by attending weekly meetings with directors, social workers, and nurses to advocate for resident needs.
Offered and documented appropriate treatment consent forms in consumer health records.
Mental Health Worker
CBHCare
08.2018 - 12.2018
Facilitated therapeutic and skill developing groups during residential day program while maintaining accurate and clinical documentation in timely manner.
Transported consumers to community activities in company vehicles in safe manner.
Prompted and educated consumers on importance of maintaining ADL’s and treatment plan interventions.
Behavioral Health Counselor
CBHCare
12.2017 - 08.2018
Provided on-site daily supervision to consumers.
Updated consumers' electronic charts by completing weekly and monthly notes using CareLogic.
Assisted consumers with budgeting and financial interactions while out in community for case management.
Monitored consumers' medication self-administration, performed crisis intervention as needed and encouraged participation in social and recreational activities.
Administrative Assistant
Newark Rehabilitation Center
Newark, NJ
02.2017 - 12.2017
Completed data entry for patient services in Eclipse Medical Software.
Answered incoming calls and assisted patients with scheduling or rescheduling appointments, and handling any questions or concerns.
Handled and created certified patient medical records for attorney dispositions and doctor conference calls.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Teacher’s Assistant
Little Friends Daycare
Kearny, NJ
06.2015 - 03.2016
Assisted teachers with children ages 2-7, implemented lesson plans and assisted with activity set up.
Commuted with students to school locations during the school year and assisted them with homework prep during after school hours.
Completed daily progress sheets on each child for their parents to view.
Provided aid during community outings for activities such as: going to the park, going to the movies, and etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management, Healthcare Administration