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Kayla Monfum

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Pursuing a leadership role to leverage exceptional communication skills and collaborative mindset, fostering growth and inspiring teams to achieve organizational objectives

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional

CTS Health
03.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw provision of Family Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care Level I & II services.
  • Supervised clinical training for Level I & II providers to enhance service delivery.
  • Monitored compliance with service requirements and ensured outcome-based services.
  • Utilized System of Care approach for consumers up to age 21.
  • Combined responsibilities of social worker and case coordinator for comprehensive care.
  • Ensured adherence to Client Rights for all consumers served.

Qualified Professional

The SPARC Network
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Provide education and training related to crisis response, symptoms, behaviors, goals, and intervention in the Person-Centered Plan
  • Assist by finding resources, advising consumers of processes, and encouraging follow-through with proposed resolutions
  • Locate social activities or provide other assistance as needed
  • Provide preventive and therapeutic interventions designed for direct individual activities

Mental Health Counselor

Catawba Family Services
03.2018 - 01.2022
  • Participating in school wide initiatives related to mental health awarness and prevention programs.
  • Presenting workshops and training sessions for teachers and staff.
  • Facilitated school-based therapy programs for all grade levels, K-12.
  • Provide mental health treatment services to children, adolescents, and their families
  • Conduct assessments, crisis management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy

Human Service Coordinator I / Mental Health Counselor III

Columbia Area Mental Health
Columbia, SC
02.2015 - 03.2018
  • Performs administrative functions, including the maintenance of patient records in accordance with CAMHC QA standards.
  • Participated in initiatives led by Forensics and Homeless Outreach team.
  • Facilitated training sessions and engagement initiatives with law enforcement, probate court systems, DSS, private practices and various organizations.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of service plans based on client assessments.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to ensure repeat business.
  • Managed and updated client databases to ensure accurate and current information.

Career Counselor

Bamberg Job Corps
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Supervised oversight of adult students in educational setting.
  • Successfully managed and instructed classes ranging from 10 to 20 students.
  • Facilitated crisis resolution and career planning for individuals aged 16 and above.
  • Serve as the Anger Management Coordinator and a member of the Drug and Alcohol and Reasonable Accommodations Committees

Clinician / Outreach Coordinator

Center of Hope
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Marketing and Communication.
  • Prepare regular reports and client demographics for internal stakeholders
  • Data Tracking and Reporting
  • Executed comprehensive evaluations to support client care.
  • Managed the organization of group and private therapy.
  • As the Outreach Coordinator, conduct in-service training with agencies across Horry County.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.

Site Manager / Program Coordinator

Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Oversee the Juvenile Experiencing Excellence Program and Supervising instructors.
  • Implemented effective teaching strategies in classroom setting.
  • Successfully managed and instructed classes ranging from 10 to 20 students
  • Coordinate project design, oversee planning, direct service delivery, and implement daily administrative activities and Budgeting.
  • Serve as the liaison with community resources and manage Medicaid billing reports
  • Develop individualized service plans and act as primary case manager for juveniles in the JEEP program
  • Plan and designed standard based lessons for diverse group learners.

Clinician

Columbia Metro Treatment Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Conduct treatment planning, assessments, phone intakes, re-assessments, and drug screenings
  • Coordinate group and individual therapy sessions

Education

Ph.D. - Leadership

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
06-2025

Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
12-2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
12-2006

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Staff management
  • Documentation management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Staff evaluation
  • First aid and CPR
  • Site management
  • Management

Accomplishments

  • CHI SIGMA IOTA HONOR SOCIETY

Timeline

Intensive In-Home Qualified Professional

CTS Health
03.2025 - Current

Qualified Professional

The SPARC Network
04.2022 - 06.2024

Mental Health Counselor

Catawba Family Services
03.2018 - 01.2022

Human Service Coordinator I / Mental Health Counselor III

Columbia Area Mental Health
02.2015 - 03.2018

Career Counselor

Bamberg Job Corps
01.2013 - 01.2015

Clinician / Outreach Coordinator

Center of Hope
01.2009 - 01.2011

Site Manager / Program Coordinator

Department of Juvenile Justice
01.2007 - 01.2008

Clinician

Columbia Metro Treatment Center
01.2006 - 01.2007

Ph.D. - Leadership

University of The Cumberlands

Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling

South Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

South Carolina State University