Joseline Lopez
Wichita,KS
Summary
Caring mental health professional offering background in youth services. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Based Case Manager
Prairie View Mental Health
Newton, KS
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
Behavioral Health Technician
Camber
Wichita, KS
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with multiple patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
- Engaged in regular communication with medical personnel regarding any changes in patient status or condition.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, music therapy., that promote healthy coping skills.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Documented patient behavior, interventions completed and patient response to interventions.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
Team Leader
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas
Wichita, KS
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Developed age-appropriate activities for the group.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and executing special events.
- Conducted regular assessments of each participant's academic performance.
- Developed and implemented group activities to encourage team building and communication skills.
- Trained new employees on job duties and company policies.
- Collaborated with other staff to provide a comprehensive support system.
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas
Wichita, KS
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
- Developed and facilitated educational programs focused on life skills, vocational training, health education, conflict resolution, and other relevant topics.
- Maintained records of attendance and other pertinent information about participants.
- Collaborated with community organizations to create additional resources for youths' development.
- Developed strategies to motivate disengaged or struggling youth.
- Assisted youths in developing short-term goals that would lead them towards long-term success.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce behavioral issues among participants.
- Promoted positive self-esteem among all participants through encouraging words and affirmations.
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care model, driving intervention strategy.
- Engaged in crisis intervention procedures to prevent or facilitate hospitalization.
Staff Volunteer
Rainbows United
Wichita, KS
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted students with daily tasks such as hygiene, eating, dressing, mobility.
- Supervised students during activities such as recess, lunchtime, field trips.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create an inclusive environment for all students within the classroom setting.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KSSome College (No Degree) - Social Work
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Community Outreach
- Needs Assessment
- Health History Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Client Advocacy
- Patient support
- Case Documentation
- Documentation proficiency
- Crisis Intervention
- Program Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- CPR/AED
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Psychoeducational Delivery
- Client goal planning
- Unit Management and Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
School Based Case Manager
Prairie View Mental Health
04.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Camber
11.2021 - 03.2023
Team Leader
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas
01.2021 - 10.2021
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas
06.2020 - 01.2021
Staff Volunteer
Rainbows United
05.2019 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Butler Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Wichita State University
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