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Lamarcus Lyles

Brandon,MS

Summary

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

Holmes Community College
Lamarcus Lyles