Iisha Winston
Dearborn Heights,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Climate & Culture Counselor/Behavioral Support Specialist
Westwood Community School District
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
School-Based Therapist
StarFish Family Services
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Clinical Therapist
Northeast Guidance Center Children's Outpatient Services
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive progress reports for review by various parties.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Case Manager/Juvenile Probation Officer
StarrVista, Inc.
06.2006 - 06.2015
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
YIT Case Manager/Foster Care Worker
Spectrum Human Services
01.2001 - 06.2006
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Southfield, MI06.2007
Master of Arts - Social Work
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH05.2001
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Needs Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Intervention Planning
- Coping Methods
- Interventions
Timeline
Climate & Culture Counselor/Behavioral Support Specialist
Westwood Community School District
11.2019 - Current
School-Based Therapist
StarFish Family Services
08.2018 - 11.2019
Clinical Therapist
Northeast Guidance Center Children's Outpatient Services
06.2015 - 08.2018
Case Manager/Juvenile Probation Officer
StarrVista, Inc.
06.2006 - 06.2015
YIT Case Manager/Foster Care Worker
Spectrum Human Services
01.2001 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Social Work
Wilberforce University
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