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Kevin Snider

Kevin Snider

Sacramento,CA
Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Summary

Skilled Intake Counselor with strong background helping clients in crises overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Associate (APPC)Licensed by Board of Behavioral Sciences, California. Compassionate

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intake Counselor

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Sacramento , CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • de-escalating patients and redirecting when needed
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.


  • Determine insurance eligibility and notify counties and insurance companies of patient admission to hospital
  • Create patient files and enter mental health information and status
  • Write patient narrative explaining issues pertaining to patient’s admission and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating scale
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • CPR/AED Certified
  • Nonviolent Crises intervention with advanced physical skills(CPI trained)

Mental Health Worker

Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Sacramento, CA.
12.2020 - 04.2023
  • Helped design hospital policy and procedures for mental health workers
  • Providing direct patient care, guidance, and positive role modeling
  • De-escalating patients and redirecting when needed
  • Planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring treatment activities and groups
  • Assisting RN team with medication administration
  • Assessing patients through observation and daily reporting
  • Educating patients and their families on mental health issues and coping skills

Mental Health Technician II

Sierra Vista Hospital
Elk Grove, CA.
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • Providing direct patient care, guidance, and positive role modeling
  • De-escalating patients and redirecting when needed
  • Planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring treatment activities and groups
  • Assisting RN team with medication administration
  • Assessing patients through observation and daily reporting
  • Educating patients and their families on mental health issues and coping skills.

Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA Solano County
Fairfield, CA.
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Meet with the child on a weekly basis to establish a positive relationship
  • Gather information: Review documents and records, interview the children, family members and professionals in their lives
  • Document findings: Provide written reports at court hearings
  • Appear in court: Advocate for the child’s best interests and provide testimony when necessary
  • Recommend: Ensure that the children and their family are receiving appropriate services and advocate for those that are not immediately available
  • Bring concerns about the child’s health, education, mental health, etc
  • To the appropriate professionals
  • Monitor case plans and court orders: Check to see that plans are being followed and mandated review hearings are being held
  • Keep the court informed: Update the court on developments with agencies and family members
  • Ensure that appropriate motions are filed on behalf of the child so the court knows about any changes in the child’s situation.

Night Residential Counselor

Paradise Oaks Youth Services
Citrus Heights, CA.
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Night awake Counselor checks on residents all night long, cleans house, and wakes residents in the morning, helps with morning hygiene, makes breakfast, makes sure they get to school on time.

Program Manager

Tutorworks
Burlingame, CA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Distributes medication
  • Helps residents with coping and problem solving skills
  • Drives residents to school in the morning
  • Managed school programs and supervised tutors
  • Provided support and communication between tutors, parents, and children
  • Provided communication and support between programs and school officials
  • Tutored K-8th grade students in math and english for multiple school districts
  • Administer tests and exam prep help
  • Provide technical support for electronic devices, wifi, and applications.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health

Walden University, Minneapolis
02.2023

B.A. - Sociology

University of California, Davis, CA.
6.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California - Davis, Davis, CA
06.2015

A.A - Social Science

College of Marin, Kentfield, CA.
6.2011

Skills

  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Inpatient Consultations
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Mental health support
  • Mental Health counseling
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Adept at conflict resolution

Certification

  • APCC - Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Intake Counselor - Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Worker - Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2023
Mental Health Technician II - Sierra Vista Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA Solano County
02.2016 - 01.2019
Night Residential Counselor - Paradise Oaks Youth Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
Program Manager - Tutorworks
01.2015 - 01.2017
Walden University - Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health
University of California - B.A., Sociology
University of California - Davis - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
College of Marin - A.A, Social Science

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