JOHN ODOM
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I am a Dedicated Qualified Professional with 18 years of work in the mental health and social services. Trained in CBT, MI, Cultural Competency, CPI. I feel I have many positive attributes in which I display daily as an employee, parent, and responsible citizen. I have pride in knowing each day I give one-hundred percent of myself whether at work, within my community, and while at home as well. I practice character building daily and I treat others as I would like to be treated in all settings and with all people I interact with daily. I also believe in displaying honesty, caring, fairness, responsibility, and have a strong desire to motivate and inspire students from various cultures & backgrounds. I have worked with children with various diagnoses and disabilities which include but not limited to autism, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, CD, and learning disabilities. I have, and continue to work with these children, using open-ended questions, affirmations, and motivational interviewing in order to help them achieve their goals. I also believe in the importance of teaching children the value of their feelings, displaying empathy, integrity, and honesty. I also implement modeling, and role-playing as a means of showing both sides, pros, cons, and reasoning for possible outcomes and behaviors. I have, on numerous occasions, worked with groups, safety and the well-being of the group is always the main focus. I believe in focusing on their strengths, encouraging them to be motivated and inspired while addressing issues in groups. I will assist you in guiding your clients with needed resources as well as adapt and continue learning in order to continue to better serve all in which I work and serve in the community. I have also educated teens about the harmful use of illegal drugs as well as the importance of not abusing over the counter drugs. Also have linked clients and family with community resources t aid in their current needs.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
RCS Day Treatment Qualified Professional
4 Years 10 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Qualified Professional
17 Years 7 Months- Residential QP, residential intakes, complete and update PCPs, facilitate CPTs, link clients to community resources, level two group homes, TFC, FC, Job Corps, transitional living. Work with residential clients with coping skills, cbt, modeled, role-played, uses supportive prompts, guided and linked to community resources in order to help client’s achieve person centered plan goal. Assist the residential director with staffing and internal audits.
- IHS Trainer in which included: teaching how to complete PIE notes, and supporting staff how to complete IHS intakes, NC Topps, IHS authorizations with MCOs Cardinal Innovations, Sandhills, Partners, Value Options. Completed IHS audits.
- IHTS QP completed IHTS intakes, completed IHTS authorizations.
- Completed Intake of Mental Health Clients and completed Intensive In-Home Services and Rockingham County Schools Day Treatment authorizations in order to link client to IHTS and RCSDT services.
- Developed and implemented Person Centered Treatment plans while completing case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate needed community mental health resources.
- Linked clients to TFC, Level 1 Group Homes, Level 2 Group Homes, and Psychological Residential Treatment Facilities.
- Confidentially records client’s progress and needs with electronic PIE notes in OnTarget Note system.
- Facilitated monthly Child and Family Treatment Meetings with client, family, RCSDT, DJJ, and other applicable community supports.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Maintained a caseload of children in public schools and group home placements.
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Para Professional
8 Months- Educated youth about drugs, transported community youth, recorded progress and needs, and linked youth with community resources.