Jahmai (Myaa) Valentine
Katy,TX
Summary
Use the skills developed over ten years of practice as a Clinical Mental Health Practitioner to deliver care to families during the perinatal period. As a provider of clinical care, I will be able to complete psychiatric screenings/assessments, develop an individualized treatment plan for each client/student and implement multiple therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma Informed Care, etc. Additionally, I have received training in American Sign Language (ASL). I have proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and can educate and support families who are experiencing common maternal and infant mental health issues related to this stage of their lives.
With 7 years of experience, specializing in perinatal mental health and clinical counseling, adept at developing and implementing statewide policies and programs. Skilled in professional education, evaluation, and direct support for individuals and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Recognized for spearheading the creation of a structured support system and equipping mental health providers to identify and treat perinatal mental health complications.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
Texas Children's Hospital
Katy, TX
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Worked as a Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, recognizing individuals who possess the competency required to help mothers, fathers, and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the perinatal period, reporting directly to a Clinical Nurse Consultant responsible for the development and implementation of statewide policies for clinical perinatal mental health policies, programs, and initiatives at the Health Care Authority.
- Created a structure for professional education and evaluation of individuals who provide support in the perinatal period to inform families and payers of the competency of perinatal mental health specialists.
- Provided direct support to individuals with perinatal mental health disorders, individuals/parents, beyond direct support for pregnant, postpartum, and post-loss individuals, equipping them with mental health and healthcare providers to identify, support, and treat individuals experiencing perinatal mental health complications.
- Texas Children's Hospital has a department that caters to Postpartum Support International (PSI), which is a leading organization dedicated to perinatal mental health disorders. Beyond direct support for pregnant, postpartum, and post-loss individuals, PSI equips mental health and healthcare providers centered on achieving measurable improvement in perinatal mental health, recognizing that depression and anxiety are the most common complications of pregnancy.
- Identify Transferable Skills: I have knowledge of perinatal and family mental health frameworks and associated assessment/intervention strategies.
- Provide individual tele-therapy to patients requesting regular sessions using FamilyWell’s virtual Platform.
- Conduct one-on-one psychological intakes for referred FamilyWell program patients, collecting data for assessments in planning.
- Document patient progress comprehensively, sharing treatment recommendations with medical providers and healthcare workers.
- Develop and deliver Care Plans post-session, offering patients actionable insights and follow-up steps.
- Have a strong working knowledge of current and ongoing research and recommendations in the perinatal mental health field.
- Have experience with clinical practice and billing in the mental health/behavioral health space.
- Be experienced in trauma-informed and/or healing-centered approaches, practices, and policies.
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct literature reviews and apply evidence-based practice principles in critical thinking and decision making.
Education
A Psychology Degree -
Certification in PMH-C - Three years’ direct clinical service in the mental health field
Skills
- Knowledge of perinatal and family mental health frameworks and associated assessment/intervention strategies
- Provide individual tele-therapy to patients requesting regular sessions using FamilyWell’s virtual Platform
- Conduct one-on-one psychological intakes for referred FamilyWell program patients, collecting data for assessments in planning
- Document patient progress comprehensively, sharing treatment recommendations with medical providers and healthcare workers
- Develop and deliver Care Plans post-session, offering patients actionable insights and follow-up steps
- Strong working knowledge of current and ongoing research and recommendations in the perinatal mental health field
- Experience with clinical practice and billing in the mental health/behavioral health space
- Experienced in trauma-informed and/or healing-centered approaches, practices, and policies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and ability to conduct literature reviews and apply evidence-based practice principles in critical thinking and decision making
- Developing and implementing statewide policies and programs
- Professional education
- Evaluation
- Direct support for individuals and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
References
State of Washington Perinatal Mental Health Program Job Description, https://www.governmentjobs.com
Awards
Director’s Award, University of Texas A&M
Additional Qualifications
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Prior experience working with pregnant postpartum persons and families who have experienced trauma.
- Prior experience working with people with co-occurring (mental health and substance abuse disorders).
- Experience or working knowledge of Medicaid (provider guides/billing/guides).
Timeline
Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
Texas Children's Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000