Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Helen Farabee Centers
Wichita Falls, TX
03.2020 - Current
Facilitated one-on-one weekly counseling sessions for children aged 6-20 years, promoting emotional resilience through in-person and virtual modalities.
Provided individual counseling sessions for clients at Helen Farabee Centers community mental health clinics, addressing mental health needs.
Developed treatment plans with clients, families, and Helen Farabee Centers care teams.
Executed intake assessments and collected client histories to inform treatment planning.
Child and Adolescent Case Manager
Helen Farabee Centers
Wichita Falls, TX
02.2016 - 03.2020
Managed mental health services for children aged 4-18 years, coordinating appointments and managing multiple caseloads across 19 Texas counties to ensure continuous care. Conducted mental health crisis assessments in community settings during daytime and evening hours. Trained incoming case managers on protocols and best practices.
Facilitated communication among treatment teams, families, and adolescent services at Helen Farabee Centers. between adolescent services, treatment teams, and families at Helen Farabee Centers.
Streamlined coordination of adolescent services among treatment teams and families to ensure effective support. with Helen Farabee Centers treatment teams and families.
Monitored client progress through regular case reviews and contact updates, ensuring timely interventions and support.
Assistant to the Dean of Students
Bright Ideas Charter School
Wichita Falls, TX
04.1998 - 07.2015
Coordinated daily discipline and attendance processes for charter school, enhancing operational efficiency for dean of students.
Streamlined communication with parents regarding student behavior, academic schedules, and school policies, fostering collaboration.
Oversaw communication with parents about student behavior, academic schedules, and school policies to foster collaboration.
Organized student records and referrals to improve accessibility for educational staff in addressing student needs.