Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Five Acres
12.2022 - Current
Deliver mental health services within my scope of practice
In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, use independent judgement and discretion in identifying mental health needs, creating appropriate intervention strategies and self-initiating treatment interventions
Conduct case consultations and assist in the client’s coordination of care
In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, assess the effectiveness of services and change service delivery as needed
Develop an understanding of the McKinley treatment model
Create and facilitate group mental health activities based upon assessments of group mental health needs
Adhere to mental health requirements regarding activities, structure and documentation.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist
McKinley Children’s Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
Deliver mental health services within my scope of practice
In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, use independent judgement and discretion in identifying mental health needs, creating appropriate intervention strategies and self-initiating treatment interventions
Conduct case consultations and assist in the client’s coordination of care
In consultation with the treatment team and clinical supervisor, assess the effectiveness of services and change service delivery as needed
Develop an understanding of the McKinley treatment model
Create and facilitate group mental health activities based upon assessments of group mental health needs
Adhere to mental health requirements regarding activities, structure and documentation.
Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist Coach
McKinley Children’s Center
08.2016 - 08.2021
Implement the TBS service plan by providing interventions that increase the child's/youth social and community competencies by building or reinforcing daily living skills that will assist the child/youth in living successfully at home and in the community
Provide face-to-face services to the child or youth for whom services are authorized
Provide pro-active interventions to assist in resolving behavior
Provide services in a manner that decreases symptoms, and not foster dependency
Provide a minimum of 25 billing hours for DMH (Department Of Mental Health)
Accompany a child to various activities when deemed appropriate, and is part of treatment
Provide “Collateral TBS” with parents/caregivers
Provide “Consultations” to clinicians/social workers Provide immediate behavioral reinforcements and time structured activities
Use independent judgement and discretion in identifying appropriate intervention strategies and self-initiating treatment interventions
Assess the effectiveness of services and change service delivery as needed
Provide crisis intervention services as needed
Develop an understanding of the Mckinley treatment model
Adhere to mental health requirements regarding activities, structure and documentation
Work cooperatively with an inter-disclipinary team to plan and implement mental health services
Monitor at-risk behaviors and intervene appropriately
Communicate appropriately and professionally with all employees, children, families and other individuals
Resolve staff-related conflicts as needed
Attend all required orientation classes, training sessions and meetings as assigned
Complete all required documentation including daily notes and rosters in a legible, professional manner consistent with the guidelines set forth by federal and state laws and regulatory agencies
Conduct all interactions with children and families with respect; mindful of treatment plans with extra attention to specialized plans
Participate in the agency’s PQI process as assigned.
Child Care Counselor 2
Eggleston Youth Center Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2017
Act as a facility manager as requested by Title 22
Make constant thirty (30) minutes room checks
Make constant hourly grounds security checks
Respond to all noise or unusual incidents
Awaken youth for their daily activities and school
Complete annual staff training, depending on your weekly work hours schedule
Enforce staff disciplinary procedures
Enforce all medication procedures
Enforce all home-pass and visitation procedures
Case load charting and provide daily basic needs
Orientate new youth to the rules, regulations, and policies of the program
Provide visual supervision of youth requiring special one on one supervision
Ensure the facility is clean and ready for inspection at all times and also inspect it for any damages
Enforce Title 22 regulations.
Residential Counselor
McKinley Children’s Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
Provide case management, and participate in the development and monitoring of treatment goals
Complete required paperwork for each assigned resident
Provide constant supervision to each resident in the unit
Day treatment activities, recreational activities, and provide transportation as needed
Create a safe and constructive social group atmosphere for all residents in the unit
Assist residents in discussing individual problems and settling disputes
Utilizing Pro-Act principles to de-escalate residents who compromise their safety, the safety of others or the structure of the program
Supervising and ensuring household routines are completed in a safe and timely manner.