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Kenya R Tucker

Middleton,WI

Summary

M.S. scholar of clinical psychology with 8+ years of versatile experience conceptualizing, monitoring, behavioral redirection of clients with intellectually developmental disabilities (IDD's). Dependable, meticulous, well-organized, and results-oriented with the ability to excell at process improvement, HIPAA compliance, and effective decision making. Expertise of supporting diverse clients with the ability to thrive in team or individually motivated settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Mental Health Professional

Pathways of Wisconsin
11.2024 - Current
  • Leverage positive uncertainty and multi-systemic support to help clients deal with ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and adopt intuition when making decisions.
  • Prepare reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
  • Manage crisis situations effectively, deescalating potentially dangerous behavior and ensuring the safety of all involved parties, including assessment of immediate needs and support using behavioral redirection minimizing diversion by 20% during the first month of hire .
  • Attend trainings and provide goal-oriented and psychoeducational activities to improve clients' level of functioning, inclusive of providing specialized on-site training to acclimate clients with various disabilities to work environments
  • Support clients by representing needs and advocating for patient rights in healthcare, legal and community-based settings.

Independent Contractor for State of Wisconsin

GT Independence-Self Directed Care Payout Company
09.2015 - Current
  • Cultivate positive relationships with client and effective supply of services; overseeing treatment/care plans, maintaining confidential medical records with 100% accuracy, and
    coordinating with staff members to ensure HIPAA-compliant care.
  • Promote workplace safety utilizing automated door alarms, locks, security cameras, elopement policies and proper emergency protocols, including consistent premises checks and adhering to state regulations under ADA minimizing wandering incidents by 90%.
  • Analyze feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.
  • Adapt quickly to changing demands or unforeseen challenges within a plan's s scope without compromising results.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
01-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
02-2023

Skills

    Behavior Redirection Experience

    Case Documentation

    Competent Client Advocacy

    Crisis Intervention

    Deadline Adherence

    Effective Communication

    HIPPA Compliance

    Proficient Typist

    Psychological & Behavioral Assessment

    Punctuality & Results-Oriented

Certification

First Aid and Choking Certification, University of Wisconsin- Green Bay

Timeline

Direct Support Mental Health Professional

Pathways of Wisconsin
11.2024 - Current

Independent Contractor for State of Wisconsin

GT Independence-Self Directed Care Payout Company
09.2015 - Current

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Delaware State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona Global Campus

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