Johnnay Jones
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable Program Supervisor bringing ten years of progressive experience in substance abuse and mental health. Strategic planner, decisive leader and complex problem-solver ready for new professional challenge. Eager to apply expertise to business needs at The Calhoun County DHR. .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
ADATC/Pearson Hall
06.2023 - Current
- Intervenes in crisis situations with patients, remaining calm and professional to maintain control.
- Provides clinical supervision and education to substance abuse treatment professionals and community.
- Oversees services from intake through discharge for continuity and quality of client care.
- Determines company staffing requirements and available strategies based on skilled assessments of operational needs.
- Monitors performance and identified needed improvements based on targeted program evaluation strategies.
- Monitors case managers, counselors, and residential assistants' time and scheduling needs
- Created and developed systems to organize and keep track of information.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic organizational objectives.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
Therapist
JBS Craig Crisis Care Center
07.2023 - Current
- Counsels patients to encourage informed choices, shared decision-making and right to self-determination
- Collaborates with clinical team to develop and oversee patient care plan
- Performed daily patient rounds to implement therapeutic interventions
- Completes patient psychosocial and individualized treatment plan within required time frame
- Establishes and maintains relationships with outside referral sources for detoxing and other substance abuse services
- Documents patient progress with one-on-one and group counseling and group sessions
- Intervenes in crisis situations with patients, remaining calm and professional to maintain control.
Head Substance Abuse Therapist -Level 4
New Seasons - Birmingham Metro Treatment Center
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Acted as liaison between referral sources and patients and conducted individual counseling sessions under supervision and documented as required while establishing and maintaining relationships with outside referral sources for detox and other substance abuse services.
- Psychosocial assessments, and individualized treatment plan within required time frame
- Assisted more than 50 patients attain benefits to 6 months grant funded program.
- Educated clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, and available community resources.
- Enhanced client recovery by implementing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
Mental Health Therapist
Hillcrest Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Implemented appropriate therapeutic interventions using diverse counseling techniques and modalities.
- Provided individual therapy with options for families, couples, or group sessions.
- Responded to emergency and crisis situations calmly, rationally, and in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Addressed concerns with targeted treatment plans and met clients' needs by using evidence-based therapies like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavior therapy.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
Senior Mental Health Tech
Hillcrest Behavioral Services
06.2011 - 07.2022
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of patients and families served.
- Mentored and trained new staff members, enhancing their clinical skills and fostering positive work environment.
- Reduced crisis incidents within facility through proactive risk assessments and timely interventions.
- Maintained caseload of more than 20 children in residential setting and group home placements.
- Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatric nursing staff in monitoring patient medication adherence rates for improved outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Substance Abuse Counselor
ADATC - Pearson Hall
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisted individuals with overcoming dependencies and documented patient progress with one-on-one and group counseling and group sessions and intervened in crisis situations with patients, remaining calm and professional to maintain control
- Completed patient psychosocial and individualized treatment plan within required time frame and documented patient progress with one-on-one and group counseling and group sessions
- Evaluated mental and physical condition of each person with interviews, personal assessments and records reviews.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the legal system, ensuring access to essential services and support during rehabilitation efforts.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Strayer University
Birmingham, AL03.2024
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2019
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Strategic planning
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Mental Health
- Addiction Treatment
- Individual And Group Therapy
- Program Leadership
- Schedule Development
- Supervision and Leadership
- Google Drive
- Task Prioritization
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- One-on-one Instruction
- Decision-Making
- Learning Management Systems
- SOAP notes expertise
Certification
ADC Certification, ADC-1173
Affiliations
Alpha Chi Honors Society
Timeline
Therapist
JBS Craig Crisis Care Center
07.2023 - Current
Program Director
ADATC/Pearson Hall
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Hillcrest Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 07.2022
Head Substance Abuse Therapist -Level 4
New Seasons - Birmingham Metro Treatment Center
11.2020 - 05.2023
Senior Mental Health Tech
Hillcrest Behavioral Services
06.2011 - 07.2022
Substance Abuse Counselor
ADATC - Pearson Hall
01.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Strayer University
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
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