Kamaile Oliver
Gresham,OR
Summary
Highly experienced Mental Health Professional supporting individuals with substance use disorders, neurological disorders, and co-occurring mental health challenges in inpatient and outpatient settings. Provides hands-on guidance, encouragement, and structured support to help clients build coping skills, stay engaged in treatment, and work toward recovery goals. Skilled at creating safe, trusting relationships, assisting with daily life skills, and empowering clients to achieve stability, independence, and lasting positive change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Caregiver
Prentice Residential Group Home
Portland, OR
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided support to residents with mental health and substance use challenges in daily living, treatment adherence, and skill-building.
- Facilitated individualized recovery plans, coping strategies, and engagement in therapy sessions.
Mental Health Professional
Safehaven Women's Shelter
Portland, OR
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted women facing mental health and substance use issues with daily activities, emotional support, and recovery-focused guidance.
- Developed supportive relationships to encourage independence and personal growth.
Mental Health Professional
Northwest Behavioral Treatment Facility for Adolescents
Portland, OR
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supported adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges through structured programs and individualized care.
- Provided crisis intervention, behavioral support, and skill-building to enhance treatment outcomes.
Education
GED -
Lewis And Clark Community College
Vancouver, WA03-1995
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Social interaction
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Transfer techniques
- Care plan development
- Activity planning
- Personal care assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Behavioral support
- Safety procedures
- Pain management
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- ADL support
Certification
CPR/FIRST AIDE
Timeline
Residential Caregiver
Prentice Residential Group Home
01.2021 - 01.2025
Mental Health Professional
Safehaven Women's Shelter
01.2021 - 01.2024
Mental Health Professional
Northwest Behavioral Treatment Facility for Adolescents
01.2017 - 01.2021
GED -
Lewis And Clark Community College