Dedicated professional with expertise in crisis intervention, effective communication, and problem-solving. Proven ability to develop personalized success plans and provide constructive feedback to enhance client outcomes. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
• Focused on 5 Key Areas of Empowerment: Academics, Health and Wellness, Emotional
Stability, Family, and Community Integration.
• Provided clinical screenings and assessments for its Region 6 operations (Alexandria, LA).
• Responsible for conducting initial, quarterly, and re-evaluation of clients admitted to The SOAR Health Network.
• Conducted initial, quarterly, and annual clinical assessments of clients.
• Reviewed and recommended updates to comprehensive plans of care.
• Reviewed and provided recommendations for client services.
• Advocated and represented the client as needed.
• Served as a mandatory reporter and report all suspicious activities, change in behaviors, etc.
• Responded to client crisis.
• Utilized the CALOCUS assessment to accurately determine the level of care and support needed for students who are admitted to The SOAR Health Network.
• Assisted with developing in-depth comprehensive plan of care for students admitted to The
SOAR Health Network that include medical and non-medical services and support that
align The SOAR Health Network 5 Keys of Empowerment.
• Conducted quarterly and annual assessments utilizing the CALOCUS to evaluate student
progress and update/adjust the comprehensive plan of care, services, or support, as
needed.
• Performed crisis management and emergency management duties.
• Conducted assessment and evaluation training and professional development to personnel, schools, and service providers.
• Timely and accurately submitted in-depth caseload reports, incident reports, and any
additional required reports to update students’ comprehensive plans of care as needed.
• Actively engaged in training and development to advance the field of behavioral health.
• Participated in formal and informal supervision conducted by supervisor.
• Conducted timely orientation for newly enrolled students, as needed.
• Supervised by a Psychologist.
• Provided individual and group therapy (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Sport’s Therapy) to clients served.
• Engaged in treatment planning, designing behavioral modification plans, and use of token economy systems
• Documented (progress notes, psychiatry reviews, updates, profiles, quarterly reviews, enhanced supervision plans, databases, and behavior
charts).
• Completed psychological evaluations.
• Reviewed and analyzed behavioral data.
• Used Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Worked with team members to make decisions to positively develop plans of treatment best fit for the client.
• Monitored psychiatric medication changes, symptoms, and behavioral presentation of clients.
• Evaluated, conducted observations, and interacted with the clients within my caseload.
• Assisted with crises involving the clients and implement crisis intervention (CPI) to deescalate problems.
• Researched therapies, techniques, treatment options, and etc. to better serve
the client.
• Implemented trainings or activities to help improve the client’s level of functioning and adaptive skills.
• Conducted MIUS investigations and collect information to evaluate/assess for abuse or neglect.
• Communicated with other team members of active treatment to discuss the use of restrictive devices, physical restraints, or chemical restraints.
• Monitored/tracked sleep log data for clients to detect any irregularities or sleep disturbances. Monitor appetite, diet, or any weight changes.
• Followed clients for challenging behaviors such as physical/verbal
aggression, self-injurious behaviors, false allegations, noncompliance,
suicidal ideation, temper outbursts, property destruction, inappropriate
sexual behaviors, and etc.
• Inservice staff and additional team members of any changes or directions to monitor progress or specific behaviors of the clients.
• Experienced with working with individuals from different programs and
with a variety of disorders including mild-profound intellectual disability,
Bipolar I and II Disorder, Bipolar Disorder due to a Cerebral Vascular Accident, Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder,
Unspecified Depressive Disorder, Tobacco Use Disorder,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder,
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurocognitive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, and others.
• Implemented mindfulness techniques, anger management techniques, coping activities, emotional regulation, positive psychology (positive self-talk,
CBT, and etc.), relaxation techniques, communication skills, and social interaction techniques.
• Shelved and arranged books according to call number.
• Distributed library cards to students.
• Assisted students with online data bases.
• Assisted students with their library needs.
• Completed shelve reading throughout the semester.
• Assisted with maintaining the cleanliness of the library.
• Assisted with preparing and packaging books to be mailed out to online students.
• Utilized the cash register for any charges made for printing, use of the copier, and etc.
• Monitored the use of the computer lab.
• Administered diagnostic testing to children 5 years and older, adolescents, and adults to assess for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Learning Disorders, and others
• Tests administered include the following:
o California Verbal Learning Test-Children’s Version (CVLT-C) o
Connor’s Continuous Performance Test (CPT II)
o Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJ III)-
Letter-Word Identification
Reading Fluency
Passage Comprehension
Calculation
Math Fluency
Applied Problems
o Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale Second Edition (Vineland II Survey Interview Form)
o Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) o Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fourth Edition (WISC-IV)
• Also familiar with the Connors’ Parent Rating Scale, Minnesota
Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), Minnesota Multiphasic
Personality Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A), and the Childhood Autism Rating Scale Second Edition Questionnaire for Parents (CARS-2)
• Accurately recorded responses, times and scores, and follow test protocols on standardized tests and other tests administered.
• Observed and recorded testing behavior throughout the administration of tests
• Recorded and tracked if the client is on any medications and record if those medications were taken before testing begins.
• Retesting clients to assess if adjustments in medications are needed, determined by the Psychologist.
• Tracked and recorded when clients reschedule and if clients do not show for their appointment
• Scheduled testing appointments for clients.
• Worked with the Psychologist on typing reports of all of the compiled test data, test interpretation, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinated with the Psychologist and Secretary to schedule any further appointments to ensure the psychological evaluation is completed.
• Aided in collecting co-pays from clients for office visits for testing or testing not covered by insurance.
• Shelved and arranged books according to call number.
• Distributed library cards to students.
• Assisted students with online data bases.
• Assisted students with their library needs.
• Completed spreadsheets for government documents and discarded books.
• Assisted with maintaining the cleanliness of the library.