Kenneth Jones CAP, CMHP, ICADC, CMHW, MMHC
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Motivational and dynamic professional with proven clinical experience, specializing in treating addiction and mental health issues. Demonstrated expertise at Mental Health America of Southeast Florida, focusing on strategic planning, best practices, and process improvement. Skilled in fostering consensus, project planning, and leading teams to enhance service delivery. Excels in crisis intervention with exceptional leadership and communication abilities. Strengths include problem-solving, strong leadership, and communication skills, with significant positive impacts on people, work environment and efficiency, and productivity.
A humanist who applies integrated practices of solution-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, family systems, and other treatment modalities to address individual and family issues in clinical practice. Relatable and passionate about empowering individuals and families, fostering self-awareness, resilience, healing, and facilitating recovery and growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Consumer Support Delivery Services and Community Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida
Lauderhill, USA
10.2008 - Current
- Provided advocacy, community outreach, and case management
- Conducted therapeutic group and individual sessions
- Recruited, screened, and trained peer support staff
- Managed records, assessments, and treatment plans
Recruiter/Coordinator & Instructor
American Institute for Professionals (AIP)
Ft. Lauderdale, USA
01.2011 - 06.2016
- Marketed and oriented students on certification courses
- Facilitated addiction treatment and mental health classes
- Mentored individuals' career and professional development
Administrative Support Specialist/Volunteer
Cornerstone 2000, Inc.
Deerfield Beach, USA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Screened and conducted intake for recovery programs
- Managed client files and referred to external services
- Facilitated groups on healthy living, conflict resolution, and problem solving
Supervisor, Inpatient Operations
Destination Hope, Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, USA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Promoted to Supervisor and Manager of Inpatient Operations/Structured Living
- Enforced policies to promote safety and quality service
- Managed, recruited, scheduled, and trained staff
- Facilitated crisis interventions and provided one-on-one counseling
Public Assistance Specialist II
Florida Department of Children and Families
Lauderhill, USA
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Conducted comprehensive intake and needs assessment for state-funded programs
- Coordinated and referred clients to services based on eligibility
- Maintained accurate and secure client data
- Performed case management and home visits for assessments and interviews
Education
CMHW - Community Mental Health Worker
Children Services Council / Mental Health America of Southeast Florida
Lauderhill, FL02.2025
MMHC - Master / Mental Health Counseling
Trinity International University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL01.2024
CMHP - Certified Mental Health Professional
American Institute for Professionals
Ft. Lauderdale, FL01.2017
CAP - Certified Addiction Professional
Union Institute
Miami Shores, FL01.2010
BS - Professional Sciences (Legal Science Studies)
Barry University
Miami Shores, FL01.2002
BS - Computer Science and Management
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH01.1985
Skills
- Schedule development
- Strategic planning
- Project planning
- Process improvement
- Documentation and reporting
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Tracking client progress
- Clinical interventions
- Case management proficiency
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Community resources specialist
- Discharge planning
- Therapeutic interventions
- Clinical documentation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
- Substance abuse counseling
- Relapse prevention
- Referral coordination
- Confidential records
- Safety and risk assessments
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Substance abuse support
- Team leadership
- Family therapy aptitude
- Addictions specialist
Position Applied
Leadership/Supervision/Case Management/Family Support Specialist/Addiction/Mental Health Counselor
Timeline
Recruiter/Coordinator & Instructor
American Institute for Professionals (AIP)
01.2011 - 06.2016
Supervisor, Consumer Support Delivery Services and Community Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida
10.2008 - Current
Administrative Support Specialist/Volunteer
Cornerstone 2000, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2009
Supervisor, Inpatient Operations
Destination Hope, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Public Assistance Specialist II
Florida Department of Children and Families
01.1993 - 01.1996
CMHW - Community Mental Health Worker
Children Services Council / Mental Health America of Southeast Florida
MMHC - Master / Mental Health Counseling
Trinity International University
CMHP - Certified Mental Health Professional
American Institute for Professionals
CAP - Certified Addiction Professional
Union Institute
BS - Professional Sciences (Legal Science Studies)
Barry University
BS - Computer Science and Management
Franklin Pierce University
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