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