Lacey Pryor
Scottsdale,United States
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at AHCCCS- State of Arizona, MercyCare, specializing in behavior treatment plans and community resource navigation. Proven ability to educate diverse populations on mental health, advocate for clients, and develop effective treatment strategies. Skilled in documentation and group facilitation, fostering impactful community support initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Committee Member
AHCCCS- State of Arizona, MercyCare
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024 - Current
- Advised on policy development and assisted in community program implementation.
- Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
- Worked closely with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for those transitioning into new levels of care or settings.
- Educated families about mental illness and its impact on daily life.
- Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate community-based support for patients.
Intern for Behavior Health
Hopess Recovery and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
- Gathered and researched information about community mental health needs or resources used in conjunction with therapy.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and communication techniques.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Organized recreational activities designed to improve socialization skills among clients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress notes and records according to agency policy and procedures.
Preschool Teacher
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Observed children to record development.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Assistant Manager
The Children's Museum of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Organised events such as lectures, workshops and talks to promote interest in museum exhibits.
- Researched site history and environmental conditions to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction and commentary.
- Developed and delivered educational programs to meet the needs of a diverse range of audiences.
- Monitored budgets allocated to education programmes or projects.
- Advised on best practices for developing engaging learning experiences for visitors of all ages.
- Supported staff members in delivering quality learning experiences by providing guidance when necessary.
- Conducted research into museum collections, exhibitions and topics related to educational programming.
Educator
Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix, AZ
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Created schedules for feeding times, exhibit cleanings, veterinary visits.
- Administered medications prescribed by veterinarians to sick or injured animals.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding the humane treatment of zoo animals.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness and reported any changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Demonstrated scientific concepts through use of laboratory experiment, charts, sketches, and other instructional aids.
- Advised undergraduate and graduate students on their career development plans within the discipline of zoology.
- Created curriculum covering diverse aspects of biology.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed by guests and employees.
- Elicited species-specific behaviors by creating and implementing behavioral enrichment activities.
- Monitored visitor behavior to prevent any harm or injury to people or animals in the zoo environment.
Education
Certificate - Peer Recovery Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Phoenix, AZ03-2025
Certificate - Peer Support Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Phoenix, AZ03-2025
Certificate - First Aid/CPR/AED For Adults, Children And Infants
Red Cross
Phoenix, AZ03-2025
Certificate - Behavioral Sciences
Southwest Autism Research And Resource Center
Phoenix, AZ02-2022
Associate of Arts - Educational Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Anthropology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZSkills
- Behavior treatment plans
- Documentation skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Training and mentoring
- Research methodology knowledge
- Behavior management
- Behavior assessment
- Counseling
- Treatment planning
- Mental health education
- Community resource navigation
- Interpersonal communication
- Client advocacy
- Cultural competency
- Group facilitation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Committee Member
AHCCCS- State of Arizona, MercyCare
05.2024 - Current
Intern for Behavior Health
Hopess Recovery and Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
05.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
The Children's Museum of Phoenix
09.2018 - 01.2020
Educator
Phoenix Zoo
09.2014 - 12.2016
Certificate - Peer Recovery Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Certificate - Peer Support Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Certificate - First Aid/CPR/AED For Adults, Children And Infants
Red Cross
Certificate - Behavioral Sciences
Southwest Autism Research And Resource Center
Associate of Arts - Educational Psychology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Anthropology
Northern Arizona University
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