Kamaile Oliver
Gresham,OR
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled mental health professional with 20+ years supporting clients across residential, outpatient, and community-based behavioral health settings. Experienced in trauma-informed care, psychiatric assessment, individualized treatment planning, and clinical interventions for complex mental health, neurological, and substance use disorders. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, client-centered care and promoting recovery, resiliency, and functional outcomes.
Compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist with experience in both clinical and community settings. Strengths include crisis management, group therapy facilitation, and development of personalized treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations leading to improved behavioral health outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Prentice Residential Group Home
Gresham, OR
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided trauma-informed care and behavioral support to residents with mental health, substance use, and neurological challenges.
- Facilitated daily life skills training, therapeutic recreation, and recovery-focused interventions.
- Responded to behavioral crises and implemented de-escalation strategies to ensure safety and stability.
- Documented client progress, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Northwest Behavioral (Locked Residential Facility)
Gladstone, OR
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided trauma-informed care and behavioral interventions for adolescents aged 12–17 with severe mental health, substance use, and suicidal behaviors.
- Led group sessions on addiction, recovery, coping skills, and emotional regulation to promote resiliency and positive behavioral outcomes.
- Conducted individual and group support sessions focused on coping skills, relapse prevention, and life skills development.
- Responded to psychiatric crises and implemented de-escalation strategies to maintain safety and stabilization.
- Maintained detailed documentation of interventions, progress, and outcomes in compliance with HIPAA and facility protocols.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Safe Haven Women’s Shelter
Vancouver, WA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided trauma-informed care, counseling, and crisis intervention for women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and substance use disorders.
- Supported clients with severe mental health challenges, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety, facilitating individualized recovery plans.
- Assisted clients with navigating healthcare, social services, and legal resources to promote long-term independence and recovery.
- Documented client progress, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
Education
GED -
Mount Hood Community College
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation
- Trauma-informed care
- PTSD management
- Substance use disorder treatment
- Withdrawal support
- Severe mental illness management
- Cognitive impairments support
- Neurological condition support
- Behavioral interventions
- Recovery-oriented approaches
- Strengths-based approaches
- HIPAA-compliant documentation
- Clinical reporting
- Behavioral support
- Individualized treatment plans
- Progress documentation
- Mental health training
- Community resource navigation
- Substance use management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Cultural competency
- Clinical assessments
- Anger management
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Family therapy
- Anxiety management
- Behavior modification
Certification
- Behavioral Health Technician Training
- Trauma-Informed Care Workshops
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Techniques
- Suicide Prevention & Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Techniques
- Adolescent & Child Behavioral Health
- Elder Care & Dementia Support
- Conflict Resolution & Anger Management
Community Service
- Volunteer advocate for mental health awareness and recovery programs
- Facilitated workshops on coping skills, substance use prevention, and trauma resilience
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Prentice Residential Group Home
01.2021 - 01.2024
Behavioral Health Specialist
Northwest Behavioral (Locked Residential Facility)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Behavioral Health Specialist
Safe Haven Women’s Shelter
01.2014 - 01.2017
GED -
Mount Hood Community College