Resourceful mental health worker committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 5 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QMHP-CS
Pathways, Mosaic Behavioral Health
09.2022 - Current
Conduct treatment plan development
Evaluate the client and family for current needs for mental health support and community needs
Enter demographic data, contacts made, and other required data for all newly assigned clients into the electronic record system in a timely manner
Facilitate the development of an individualized Service/Treatment Plan
Work with child, youth, and family teams to develop a crisis plan to ensure the safety of the child, family, and community
Utilize approved skills curriculum with child, youth, and family to help improve behavior
Coordinate and facilitate ongoing child, youth, and family team meetings
Take initiative to request new client referrals as caseload numbers drop due to discharges and/or upcoming discharges
Meet face-to-face with clients in their home, school, office, and community for the provision of all services
Initially assess and reassess (every 90 days or sooner if required for reassessment) the needs of the client by completing a CANS/ANSA Assessment
Provide or secure support and crisis/emergency services for the child, youth and family by phone-contact or in-person
Managing client schedule, scheduling, and rescheduling appointments
Discharge Planning- Provide support for the client and/families for discharge care to ensure continuing care once discharge from program.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Assessor/ QMHP
Cyega Mental Health
05.2020 - 07.2023
Conducted initial assessment for clients
Evaluate the client and family for current needs for mental health support and community needs
Reassessed client every 3 months for children and 6 months for adults by re-evaluating current needs to adjust treatment plan and monitor progress towards treatment plan goals
Implement support and crisis/emergency services for the child/adult/family through face-to-face contact, phone contact or availability by an on-call system
Maintained all client documentation in the electronic record and write progress notes that are adhering to requirement set by the Texas Administrative Code
Maintained records in accordance with regulatory/agency standards
Enters data in a clear, accurate, and timely manner
Also, promptly submits documentation needed for the tracking of output/outcome measures
Aided clients with daily living tasks such as behavior management, counseling services to the client, budget management, independent transportation assistance, time management skills and other tasks to promote independent living
Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assists family and/or guardian with any required follow up needs to ensure continuity of care
Collaborates with court/probation, tribal/community agencies, families, and other natural support systems to ensure client’s needs are met
Develops a strong working relationship with community partners.
Case manager
America's Angels
12.2018 - 06.2020
Maintained a caseload of up to 30 clients including weekly documentation for files
Conducted home visit with foster children and foster parents at least once a month for basic LOC and twice a month for moderate/ specialized LOC
Created individualized treatment plans for every client based on their needs and updating them every 3 months
Networked with community service providers and DFPS to better serve each client
Build rapport and case planning with foster children, foster families, and biological families
Prepared and maintain accurate and timely case documentation in extended reach
Developed and maintained a relationship with foster children, foster families, and DFPS workers
Advocated for foster children’s’ rights while in care
On-call after hours for crisis intervention for foster children and families
Participated in weekly staff meetings.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Therapist Intern
Westpark Springs Behavioral health hosiptal
06.2018 - 12.2018
Provided psychotherapy and counseling therapies to patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
Therapies include group, individual and family
Prepared and maintained records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence
Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients
Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met
Provided crisis intervention to at-risk youth
Provided resources in the community to clients
Participated in weekly staffing regarding clients’ progress.
Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
Completed 500-hour internship working with Mental Health.