Jabbar Williams
Houston,TX
Summary
Strong background in mental health with a focus in substance abuse Exceptional strategic planning and organization Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrate leadership capabilities Proficiency with computers; Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, typing speed of 45 words per minute
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPHA-MR-BTP
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
12.2024 - Current
- Assumes overall responsibility of the case management of consumers once they are admitted into the program.
- Responsible for participation in formation of consumers treatment (inclusion of assessment of needs, treatment planning, admit/discharge planning and service authorization).
- Monitors consumers progress with treatment goals to determine effectiveness of intervention, generating and coordination revisions as needed.
- Coordination with HCPC, NPC and other potential admitting entities to facilitate appropriate discharge from those programs.
- Provide training/education on the nature of mental retardation, addressing the symptoms related problems interfering with the individual's functioning, the family's/caregivers/guardian's role in successful discharge, as well as other training as assigned.
- Ensures all services provided meet eligibility criteria and are authorized in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
- Advocates for consumers to ensure that needs are met both within the MHMRA system and in the community.
- Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities.
- Completes reporting/training as designated in an accurate and timely manner.
- Meets divisional productivity standards.
- Demonstrates ethical conduct in all professional activities.
- Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
- Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
Intake Counselor (Team Lead)
Corpus Christi Medical Center
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2011 - 11.2024
- Decisions independently when necessary in relation to client financial resources, bed availability and overall census management.
- Call and staff potential patients with on-call psychiatrist for possible admission in hospital.
- Assist verification of benefits team with insurance pre-certification.
- Develop rapport with potential clients including answering questions and concerns about treatment at Corpus Christi Medical Center.
- Document/track referral information.
- Ensures all admissions meet Texas Department of Insurance criteria.
- Assist with emergency crisis in the lobby when needed and other duties assigned.
Residential Counselor
Nueces County Corrections
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Conduct assessments, Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
- Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, making changes and develop discharge plan.
- Consult with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
- Facilitate family groups, and GED classes.
Education Specialist
The Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Worked to provide substance abuse prevention and intervention strategies to middle school and high school youth.
- Implementation of research-based curriculum in an effort to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco use among at-risk adolescent youth.
- Provide education and information dissemination on the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to high risk communities, health fairs, public schools and the general public.
- Case management as an Individual Intervention Mentor with middle and high school at-risk youth. Facilitated family groups providing education, outreach, and referral social services.
- Compiled measures and prepared report for Education Division Manager to assist with projected annual goals and key performances.
- Prepared and organized cultural events, activities, ropes/challenges courses, tutoring, mentoring, community service projects, and health fairs for high risk communities and the general public.
- Work with school personnel, community organizers, and LCDC counselors to enlist their commitment to form a collaborative partnership to promote a drug free community.
Counselor
Garcia's Art and Education Center
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Facilitated anger management education.
- Counsel clients to assist them in understanding personal or interactive problems, defining goals, and developing realistic action plans.
Counselor Intern
Counseling and Training Clinic
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Responsible for conducting assessments, developed treatment plans, individual counseling service.
Counselor
Charlie's Place
Corpus Christi, Texas
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Coordinate plan for treatment, care, and rehabilitation of client.
- Responsible for admission, screening, profiling, financial eligibility, treatment plans, and referral.
Counselor Intern
MHMR of Nueces County Turning Point
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2004 - 12.2004
- Create client profile; conduct assessment, treatment plans, individual counseling sessions.
- Referred clients, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness referral service.
- Determine financial eligibility.
Education
LPC Texas License -
Masters of Science - Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Texas A&M
Corpus Christi, TXBachelors of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Texas A&M
Corpus Christi, TXAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS 08.1993 - 05.1995
Skills
- Case management
- Treatment planning
- Service authorization
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessments
- Mental health advocacy
- Cultural competency
- Referral coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data management
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Word
- Conflict resolution
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
Certification
- LPC Texas License, 01/01/13
- LPC-Supervisor Texas License -active
References
Available upon request
Summary Of Professional Qualifications
- Strong background in mental health with a focus in substance abuse
- Exceptional strategic planning and organization
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate leadership capabilities
- Proficiency with computers; Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, typing speed of 50 words per minute
Timeline
LPHA-MR-BTP
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
12.2024 - Current
Intake Counselor (Team Lead)
Corpus Christi Medical Center
06.2011 - 11.2024
Residential Counselor
Nueces County Corrections
06.2009 - 06.2011
Education Specialist
The Council On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
01.2007 - 08.2008
Counselor
Garcia's Art and Education Center
06.2005 - 05.2006
Counselor
Charlie's Place
05.2005 - 05.2006
Counselor Intern
Counseling and Training Clinic
01.2005 - 05.2006
Counselor Intern
MHMR of Nueces County Turning Point
06.2004 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Garden City Community College
08.1993 - 05.1995
LPC Texas License -
Masters of Science - Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Texas A&M
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Texas A&M