Kayon Tinglin Thompson
Gulfport,US
Summary
Dynamic and versatile clinical mental health professional with over a decade of comprehensive experience in mental health services, case management, and community engagement. Proven expertise in problem-solving and building strong networks with public organizations, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal ethical standards. Committed to fostering positive outcomes through innovative approaches and collaborative strategies that enhance client well-being. A strong advocate for mental health awareness, dedicated to making a meaningful impact within diverse communities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor Therapist
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
Therapist
Health Connect America
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues through TFCBT and other treatment modalities.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy.
- Initiated community outreach programs, increasing clinic visibility and expanding patient base.
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring their voices were heard in treatment planning and decision-making processes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers and external partners to offer comprehensive care solutions, addressing all aspects of patient health.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Support Coordinator
Southern Mississippi Regional Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw and sustained ID/DD waiver caseloads, ensuring efficient service coordination.
- Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for clients, improving outcomes across multiple domains.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions and progress toward goals, providing a clear record of care provided.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by diligently monitoring case documentation and maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate support interventions, resulting in improved client outcomes.
- Developed tailored support plans for diverse clientele, identifying unique needs and goals.
Wrap Facilitator
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Manage and maintain caseload for intense social support for families that are at risk of being separated (e.g., children going to a higher level of care or being detained by social services).
- Works with families to facilitate strengths-based plan of care that will be integrated with clinical care.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Contributed to improved team performance by facilitating workshops on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving techniques.
Investigator
MS Department of Child Protective Services
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Conduct investigations of alleged abused, abandoned, neglected, exploited, abandonment and/or special conditions for children.
- Working with law enforcement and other community supports, developing safety plans and emergency placement for children.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Improved team efficiency with introduction of streamlined case management system.
Family Advocate
Community Development Institute-Head Start
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with local and community programs to assist family with resources.
- Case management.
- Maintain and review referrals and documentation.
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
Assistant Teacher
Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Assist teachers with the cognitive, social, behavioral, and educational development of children.
- Maintain safety and wellbeing of children.
Psychiatric Technician
Garden Park Medical Center
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Record and chart client demographics and vital signs.
- Assist with monitoring client's behavior and progress while in hospital.
Patient Care Technician
Community Medical Center/Gulf Coast Healthcare
02.2007 - 06.2012
- Record patient progress with treatment plan.
- Record vital signs and behaviors.
- Assist with feeding.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education-Clinical Mental Health
William Carey University
08.2022
Autism Spectrum Disorders
William Carey University
08.2022
Research and Design
William Carey University
08.2022
Human Growth and Development
William Carey University
08.2022
Diagnostic
William Carey University
08.2022
Psychological Statistics
William Carey University
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Biology
William Carey University
08.2014
Skills
- CMHT
- Awarded most dependable employee
- TFCBT trained
- Mental Health
- Community Engagement
- Leadership
- Clinical Documentation
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Communication
- Client relationship building
- Deadline adherence
Additional Information - Internships
- MS Tobacco-Free Coalition, 2014-02-01, 2014-05-31
- Advocates for Freedom, 2014-05-01, 2014-08-31
- Second Circuit Intervention Court, 2021-11-01, 2022-02-28
- Harrison County Youth Court, 2022-02-01, 2022-05-31
Accomplishments
Awarded most dependable employee
Employee of the month
Certification
CMHT
Timeline
Independent Contractor Therapist
Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
05.2025 - Current
Therapist
Health Connect America
08.2022 - 09.2024
Support Coordinator
Southern Mississippi Regional Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
Wrap Facilitator
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
08.2018 - 08.2020
Investigator
MS Department of Child Protective Services
03.2017 - 03.2018
Family Advocate
Community Development Institute-Head Start
12.2015 - 03.2017
Assistant Teacher
Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
03.2015 - 12.2015
Psychiatric Technician
Garden Park Medical Center
08.2012 - 10.2013
Patient Care Technician
Community Medical Center/Gulf Coast Healthcare
02.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Counselor Education-Clinical Mental Health
William Carey University
Autism Spectrum Disorders
William Carey University
Research and Design
William Carey University
Human Growth and Development
William Carey University
Diagnostic
William Carey University
Psychological Statistics
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Biology
William Carey University