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Lamia Yopp

Meriden,CT

Summary

Experienced Masters level professional with over 10 years of experience in mental and behavioral. Specialized in dual diagnosis assisting those who suffer from addiction and mood disorders. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Hybrid Case Manager/Crisis Intervention Specialist

Centurion
New Haven, CT
05.2022 - Current
  • Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
  • Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork. (LSI,WWO)
  • Handled over 20 full-cycle caseloads per month.
  • Prepared and led motivational groups for offenders.
  • Data entry into CDCS,JBCSSD.


Mental Health Worker

Yale New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
07.2021 - Current
  • Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Delivered individualized motivational interviews to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Program Manager

Dungarvin
Hamden, CT
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Perform routine quality assurance audits to ensure the homes are in compliance for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Managed effective action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
  • Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.

TGH Milieu Supervisor

Adelbrook
Cromwell, CT
04.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in coordination of mental health support services provided by care team.
  • Managed a level 2 therapeutic program which housed 5 juvenile clients who suffered from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
  • Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.

Therapeutic Milieu Staff

Adelbrook
Cromwell, CT
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions for affects.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin
Hamden, CT
05.2015 - 11.2019
  • Provided support to clients who suffered from TBI, mental health, and substance abuse
  • Administered medication as directed by physician

Direct Support Professional

Accord inc
Wallingford, CT
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Administer bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.

Education

Certification - Drug And Alcohol Counselor

Post University
Waterbury, CT
03.2023

Masters Of Science - Forensic Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Post University
Waterbury, CT
10.2020

Behavioral Health Certification -

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
04.2019

Skills

  • Emotional awareness
  • Communication
  • Treatment plans knowledge
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Conflict resolution
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Critical thinking
  • Therap, Kronos, Relias, and Paycom
  • Crisis Intervention

Timeline

Hybrid Case Manager/Crisis Intervention Specialist

Centurion
05.2022 - Current

Mental Health Worker

Yale New Haven Health System
07.2021 - Current

Therapeutic Milieu Staff

Adelbrook
01.2020 - 12.2021

Program Manager

Dungarvin
11.2019 - 07.2021

TGH Milieu Supervisor

Adelbrook
04.2018 - 01.2020

Direct Support Professional

Dungarvin
05.2015 - 11.2019

Direct Support Professional

Accord inc
01.2012 - 01.2015

Certification - Drug And Alcohol Counselor

Post University

Masters Of Science - Forensic Psychology

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Post University

Behavioral Health Certification -

Housatonic Community College

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