Keyana Allen
Kalamazoo,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ACT Advocate
Integrated Services Of Kalamazoo
11.2021 - Current
- serving severe adults with co-occurring disorders such as a mental health diagnosis, and substance abuse diagnosis.
- Manages crisis calls with clients during emotionally challenging situations, offering empathy while maintaining professionalism.
- Provides psychoeducation on mental health diagnosis.
- Ensure clients attend medical and psychiatric appointments.
- Manages caseload that required annual assessments, treatment plans, and quarterly reviews.
- Coordinates with behavioral health hospitals while clients are inpatient psychiatrically.
- Assist clients with housing, employment, and other community resources
- Dispense weekly medications during scheduled contacts with clients
- Connect clients with substance abuse treatment
Behavior Technician
Braintrust Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MDBachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2019
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cultural Competency
- Safety Planning
- Intervention Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Confidential case documentation
- Substance abuse awareness
- Suicide Prevention
- Homelessness Support
- Client Advocacy
Timeline
ACT Advocate
Integrated Services Of Kalamazoo
11.2021 - Current
Behavior Technician
Braintrust Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stevenson University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University
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