Jamila Mckinney
Melissa,Texas
Summary
Through personal, academic, and professional experiences, I have built a strong work ethic and understanding of social services and mental health. I have served adults with severe mental illness and discovering a passion for supporting individuals in overcoming personal obstacles. A self-starter who communicates well and is committed to establishing authentic relationships with both clients and co-workers. Having a robust work history has allowed for work with a wide range of clientele. Consequently, I have learned to be quite flexible and thrive in various environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Bridges To Crossroads Counseling
North Richland Hills, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Effectively maintained caseload of 15 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
- Completed full observation, bio-social, and rating scale assessments to determine best courses of actions.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
- Counseled up to 20 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Guided group therapy for women's health, and adolescent clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Case Manager Specialist
LIFESTYLECAREINC
Frisco, TX
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS,
DALLAS, TX
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
Therapist Trainee
HANBLECEYA TREATMENT COMMUNITY
LA MESA, CA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Completed 1500-hour internship working with critical population.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Effectively maintained caseload of 15 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
- Led weekly group with up to 10 participants focusing on meditation, reiki and self-healing.
- Counseled up to 15 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Case Manager
SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION
SAN DIEGO, CA
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Organize treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, compliance and efficacy of medications
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Assist clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls with family and monitored effectiveness of these activities
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications 'effectiveness and side effects
- Record information in client files
- Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
Employment Case Manager
MAXIMUS WELFARE
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Obtained benefits analysis reports and interpreted results to assist and counsel clients.
- Provided vocational rehabilitation counseling and support.
- Coordinated or authorized services to promote consumer employment.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Handled caseload of more than 75 clients.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Argosy University
Orange, CA10.2015
Master of Arts - Communication
San Diego Christian College
Santee, CA05.2006
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Women's Issues
- Major Depression
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Community Resources and Education
- Crisis Counseling
- Group Facilitation Support
- Grief Counseling
- Community Reintegration
- Psychosocial Assessments
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
Bridges To Crossroads Counseling
01.2022 - Current
Case Manager Specialist
LIFESTYLECAREINC
05.2017 - 12.2019
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS,
08.2016 - 02.2017
Therapist Trainee
HANBLECEYA TREATMENT COMMUNITY
08.2014 - 08.2015
Case Manager
SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION
09.2013 - 07.2014
Employment Case Manager
MAXIMUS WELFARE
01.2010 - 08.2013
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Argosy University
Master of Arts - Communication
San Diego Christian College
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