Jamie Whitton
Midwest City,OK
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Behavioral Health Clinician with a focus on supporting youth and families. Skilled in developing treatment strategies and conducting impactful assessments. Strong work ethic and collaborative approach with a proven record in supporting patients' mental health and well-being. Expertise in patient care and therapeutic support. Eager to tackle new challenges and expand expertise in the field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CM/Advanced Behavioral Health Aide Level II
Red Rock Behavioral Health
08.2017 - Current
- Participate in disposition/treatment team meetings, providing the information pertinent to the treatment of the client.
- Facilitates on-going assessment of patient and family needs and oversee implementation of interdisciplinary team plan of care.
- Coordinate in developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall Service Plan goals and objectives
- Consults with community agencies and school districts on behalf of client and families to provide recommendations to school staff to the quality of learning/behavioral interventions
- Provide ongoing assessment to include the PHQ9, and suicide assessments
- Appears in court and provides testimony in client hearings when court ordered by judge
- Works closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Observes clients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encourages clients to participate in activities that will enhance their quality of life and personal dignity
- Provides practical help and support, advocacy, coordination, providing problem solving skills, money management training, and supervision to help the client obtain the necessities such as medical and dental health care, legal and advocacy services.
- Participates in disposition/treatment team meetings, providing the information pertinent to the treatment of the client.
- Respond to families in crisis situations, develops and implements crisis interventions for both behavioral and mental.
- Coordinates approved services, facilitates communication between various service providers, advocates on behalf of each client ensuring that treatment and reintegration plans are being followed.
- Educates and supports clients and their families.
- Makes appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided.
- Response to changes in mental status or behavior which potentially put the client at risk
- Maintains core competencies in relation to working with co-occurring disorders through continuing education and implementing skills into all aspects of treatment.
- Provides and completes all paperwork assignments and prior authorizations, including but not limited to Service plans, Assessment Records and daily progress notes within designated time frame.
- Documents clients progress to maintain a permanent record of the client activity according to established methods and procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of requirements and compliance with Medicaid, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and any other funding/contract source.
- Demonstrates confidentiality and informs clients of rights and obtains necessary authorization for obtaining.
- Keeps up to date with on-going training provided ensuring that all certifications are up to date.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Provided support to individuals with behavioral health challenges, fostering positive coping strategies.
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
Youth Guidance Specialist
Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children's Justice Center
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Supervised 12-bed residential substance abuse treatment program for adolescents 13 to 17 years of age.
- Ensures residents maintain their daily schedule.
- Completed required documentation, incidents reports, daily logs, safety and/or security concerns.
- Assist in weekly audit of resident charts.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with with peers, promoting a team setting cohesively.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Mid America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK05.2022
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Treatment Planning
- Care Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Accurate Documentation
- Problem solving skills
- Cultural Competence
- Measurable goal planning
- Family engagement
Certification
- Behavioral Health Aide, OMDHSAS, February 2025
- Behavioral Health Wellness Coach, Cert. #1183, Red Rock BHS February, 2025
- Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager CM II, Cert. #312991, Red Rock BHS, June 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CM/Advanced Behavioral Health Aide Level II
Red Rock Behavioral Health
08.2017 - Current
Youth Guidance Specialist
Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children's Justice Center
05.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Psychology
Mid America Christian University
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