Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Lead Therapist/CSS Supervisor
New Progressions Of Mississippi LLC
11.2021 - Current
Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
Used Share note and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Produced crisis management and intervention plans for individuals in need.
Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues.
Managed caseload of 60 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Behavioral Health Supervisor
Mississippi Behavioral Health Services
01.2022 - 09.2022
Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests.
Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software.
Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives.
Managed and recorded facility maintenance and upkeep budget.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Qualified Mental Health Professional
New Progressions Of Mississippi LLC
03.2017 - Current
Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
Canton Manor
05.2016 - 02.2017
Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Managed caseload of 40 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS
05.2013
Skills
Patient evaluations
Progress monitoring
Goal development
Treatment planning
Case documentation
Note Documenting
Crisis Intervention
Human Resources
Safety and Risk Assessments
Community Mental Health Programs
Team Meetings
Electronic Medical Record Software
Certification
NCC (1462806) - National Counselor Certification
P-LPC (P-0901) - License Professional Counselor
NCTRC (#68407)- National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
CMHT (#5669)- Certified Mental Health Therapist
CSS - Certified Community Support Specialist
National CPR Foundation - #38DDF94
Timeline
Behavioral Health Supervisor
Mississippi Behavioral Health Services
01.2022 - 09.2022
Mental Health Lead Therapist/CSS Supervisor
New Progressions Of Mississippi LLC
11.2021 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional
New Progressions Of Mississippi LLC
03.2017 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
Canton Manor
05.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Jackson State University
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies