James Harrell
Valdosta,GA
Summary
My name is James harrell, I take pride and joy in assisting others , I've been Doing Cna Work since 2016 and have enjoyed every moment of it .then I took an pivot into doing some behavioral psych work, and youth development work and what m An different experience it was from the nursing home Cna work I was use to, it made me find another true passion in A different field especially after working with adolescents with different struggles and challenges , to where I can not only help someone physically but mentally as well and that left me feeling fulfilled and satisfied daily. And that is something money can’t buy . And that is what keep me invested in this field .
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Case Manager
Covenant Youth Empowerment
Valdosta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for better service delivery and client support.
- Supervised In-Home Support Counselor on clinical issues, casework issues and written reports for each case.
- Coordinated care transitions between different levels of care, ensuring seamless continuity of services for clients during critical periods in their recovery journey.
- Conducted home visits when necessary, assessing living environments for safety concerns or potential triggers that could impact a client''s mental wellbeing negatively.
Correctional Officer
Madison Correctional Institution
Madison FL
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Performed thorough examinations of living spaces and inmates to lower contraband occurrences.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Greenleaf Inc.
Valdosta, GA
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
- Trained residential staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, resulting in improved treatment planning and coordination.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prime time health care traveling company
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Cleaned patient rooms and changed bed linens to reduce fungi and bacteria buildup
- Documented vital signs to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments
- Resupplied patients with towels, soap, and sheets
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
Education
High School Diploma -
Appling county High school
Baxley, GaPsychology - Psychology Online
Colorado Technical University.
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Quality assurance
- Patient relationship building
- First aid and CPR
- Patient hygiene management
- Patient observation
- Specimen collection
- Transport patients
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Special needs assistance
- Outpatient care
- Vital sign recording
- Quick problem solver
- Critical thinking capacity
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Compassionate patient support
- Elderly care experience
- Infection control procedures
- Direct patient care
- Electronic charting
- Behavior modeling
- Crisis response
- Mentoring
- Youth development
- Personal hygiene support
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Goal setting
- Youth programming
- Youth advocacy
- Customer service
- Life skills development
Certification
CNA, BHT
Timeline
Mental Health Case Manager
Covenant Youth Empowerment
01.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Madison Correctional Institution
01.2021 - 11.2024
Behavioral Health Specialist
Greenleaf Inc.
09.2018 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prime time health care traveling company
08.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Appling county High school
Psychology - Psychology Online
Colorado Technical University.