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Krista LELIE

Youngsville,la

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Specialist with extensive experience delivering therapeutic care and counseling to diverse populations. Proven track record of implementing client-centered solutions that align with individualized treatment goals. Expertise in crisis management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mental health outcomes. Committed to fostering supportive environments that promote healing and wellness.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Shoulders of Strength
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage a caseload of 6 -15 clients mental health and behavioral disorders
  • Provide counseling based on individualized treatment plan
  • Using Checkpoint, track the client’s progress and adjust treatment plan as needed
  • Refer clients to appropriate specialist as needed

RELEASE OF INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
01.2016 - Current
  • Review release of authorization paperwork, ensuring that it meets all federal regulations
  • Once authorization is approved, retrieve medical charts and paperwork needed for each release
  • Conduct medical chart audits
  • Field consumers questions
  • Analyze medical charts to be filed

SUPPORTS COORDINATOR SUPERVISOR

E.P.I.C
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Manage a team of six employees
  • Lead employee trainings and held monthly employee meetings
  • Worked with Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties to ensure the individuals within the IDS system receive all supports and services needed, while following all ODP (Office of Developmental Practices) policies
  • Identify and locate services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
  • Coordinate services through a team approach base on the recipient's choice and needs
  • Monitor service delivery to ensure satisfaction and positive outcomes
  • Advocate for the fair treatment and inclusion of individuals and families
  • Ensure the health and safety of the individual being supported
  • Work as an equal member of the team including the individual, family and service providers
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development

ABA COUNSELOR

Melmark Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Implementation of students IEPS
  • Implementation and planning of students’ Behavioral Support Plans
  • Case management
  • Input of students’ clinical and academic data
  • Also, involved in planning meetings
  • Group Management

LEAD T.A.

Melmark Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Implementation of students IEPS
  • Implementation and planning of students’ Behavioral Support Plans
  • Case management
  • Input of students’ clinical and academic data
  • Also, involved in planning meetings
  • Group Management
  • Conducted book audits
  • Helped the classroom teacher write teaching plans for student's IEP s
  • Conducted interviews and filled in teacher role, when teacher was absent
  • During morning hours, assisted with supervision of on campus housing

CHILD CARE COUNSELOR II

KidsPeace
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Provided safety and security for female and male clients in a residential facility
  • Provided guidance and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged clients
  • Provided counseling for children around life-space issues
  • Escorted and supervised clients on community trips and activities
  • Performed crisis intervention duties, including the use of passive restraint techniques, as needed, in the direct management of the population
  • Participated in the planning and implementation of individualized treatment plans
  • Conducted small, organized group meetings aimed at teaching clients social and other life skills
  • Supervised daily routines and responsibilities of clients including meals, room care, clothing care and chores
  • Completed data entry, including typing official legal documents for court cases
  • Set appointments, filed, and handled monies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, Access, and Internet Research

Education

Masters - Clinical Counseling, With Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescent Trauma

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
09-2024

B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY

California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA
01.2013

Ph.D. - Psychology

National University
La Jolla, CA

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Individual therapy
  • Client assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Counseling techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Unit management and leadership
  • Team building
  • Decision-making
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Case management proficiency

Accomplishments

  • n/a

Publications/Presentations

N/A

Professional Affiliations

  • Louisiana Counseling Association - Student membership since 2023
  • American Counseling Association - Student membershio since 2024

Volunteer Experience

  • CASA (2021-2023)

2051 Silverside Dr.

Suite 240

Baton Rouge, LA

70810

* I was trained and appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of a child in court. 

* I was assigned to the case of an abused or neglected child who is in the child welfare system, and continued until the case was permanently resolved.

Professional References

Dr. Chelette Holden, LPC 

(318)218-9083

Dr. Katye Galloway, LPC 

(325) 436-4284

Ameila George, LPC 

(985)228-4449

Timeline

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Shoulders of Strength
01.2022 - Current

RELEASE OF INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
01.2016 - Current

SUPPORTS COORDINATOR SUPERVISOR

E.P.I.C
01.2014 - 01.2015

ABA COUNSELOR

Melmark Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2014

LEAD T.A.

Melmark Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010

CHILD CARE COUNSELOR II

KidsPeace
01.2005 - 01.2006

Masters - Clinical Counseling, With Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescent Trauma

Grand Canyon University

B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY

California Coast University

Ph.D. - Psychology

National University

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