Lawrence Harris
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for the mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Placement Assessment
Crossroads Turing Point
01.2023 - Current
- Assists treatment teams with patient intakes, transfer, and discharge assessments.
- Communicated professionally in written and verbal forms with team members, clients, and staff.
- Conduct patient assessments, gathering information to identify the appropriate level of care using the ASAM dimensions.
- Facilitates psychoeducational groups in accordance with policies and procedures when necessary.
- Administer and interpret clinical assessments and utilize assessment results to help determine the level of care.
- Direct communication with the care coordinators and residential placement coordinators to assist in Medicaid approvals and residential placement.
Criminal Justice Casemanager
Intervention Community Corrections Services
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Perform assessments/reassessments as required.
- Assisted the client in developing budgeting, employment, treatment, and other pro-social behavior plans and monitored adherence.
- I have worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and training.
- Meet individually with each client at least weekly to evaluate progress in accomplishing the case plan and sentencing requirements, including all evidence-based practices.
- Communicated with supervisor regarding case management, resourcing, service collaboration, and development of new resources.
- Created well-written, effective care plans appropriately matching clients' needs, following standards and guidelines of funders, contractors, and governmental regulations.
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in proper time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided, and completed departmental billing procedures.
- Provided safety planning, crisis intervention, and case management to clients.
- Served as case coordinator, assuming responsibility for complex, high-volume assignments and guiding endeavors to successful completion.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs, and resolved roadblocks.
Mental Health Clinician 2
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Assigned to and facilitates patient one to one sessions providing and documenting interventions which assist the patients toward meeting Plan of Care (POC) treatment goals.
- Promptly responds to patient's psychiatric and/or medical crisis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Experience with initiating/leading behavior health group/activities.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans.
- Experience with review, adherence, and documentation toward a patient's Individualized Plan of Care.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Managed caseload of 3 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Youth Services Specialist
Pueblo Youth Service Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Positions sustain a therapeutic milieu within programs for youth who are held in both a short and long term secure programs while utilizing sound practices to ensure safety and security
- Supervise groups of youth in daily structured programming to include recreation, leisure activities and special events
- Facilitate psycho-education, skill development and other youth groups
- Conduct searches of individuals and rooms for contraband items and inspect safety of doors, windows, and grounds
- Utilize computer software to document incident reports and other activities when required
- Positions create a trauma responsive milieu which encompasses ensuring physical, psychological, social and moral safety
- Reinforce use of safe practices including methods of supervision and structure that maintain a non-violent milieu
- Support use of safety and self-care plans
- Use DYS Behavior Expectations, positive reinforcement, group processes, teaching of skills and other interventions to shape behavior change
Group Leader
Rite Of Passage
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage
- Ensures the coaching staff maintains compliance with all current policies and procedures, the Site Operations Manual and licensing regulations
- Monitors students and prepares Daily Plan Notes
- Assists with facilitating the scheduled Positive Skill Development Group Meetings, provides feedback and interaction with youth and staff
- Ensures proper safe physical management techniques are followed at all times
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
- Taught youth anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
- Tracked youth movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of youth
Substance Abuse Counselor
Cross Roads Turning Point
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Collected urine samples to test for substance use
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health
- Managed a caseload of 6 clients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in an outpatient setting
- Completed required documentation in a timely manner
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Facilitated Admission and Discharge Summaries in accordance with work guidelines
Milieu Manager
El Pueblo- An Adolescent Treatment Community
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Manage mental health and behavior needs
- Provide orientation to youth about the facility rules and routines
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served
- Ran a residential treatment center for at risk adolescents
- Oversee the cleanup of living units, daily hygiene routine, and laundry needs
- Direct and respond to crises
- Managed and restrained violent, potentially violent and suicidal clients
- Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships
- Supervised residential staff with a high risk population
- Interviewed future employees
- Administered oral medications, following physician's prescriptions and company's procedures
- Educated clients and staff about client rights and responsibilities
- Monitor use of mechanical restraints, per DYS policy
- Conduct shift briefings
- Facilitates debrief meetings following physical management incidents and ensures medical staff notification
- Develop and implement the recreation schedule for the youth
- Other duties as assigned or required
- Ran a residential treatment center for adolescents with addiction and abuse pathology
- Monitor movement and behavior of youth
Direct Care Staff
Elpueblo Adolescent Treatment Facility
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Adhered to all confidentiality requirements at all times
- Manage mental health and behavior needs
- Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with clients in the institution
- Administered oral medications, following physician's prescriptions and facility procedures
- Managed and restrained violent, potentially violent and suicidal clients
- Assess and document youth for suicidal, medical, escape risk, special needs, and room restrictions
- Exceeded company objectives
- Follow programming/daily schedule
- Escort or transport youth to appointments and activities
- Completion of mandatory training requirements
- Other duties as assigned or required
Squad Leader
U.S. Army
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Adhered to all confidentiality requirements at all times
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner
- Exhibited the mental toughness needed to accomplish any task
- Provided a high attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Counseled soldiers with mental health disorders such as PTSD and TBI
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for military operations
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members
Team Leader
U.S. Army
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly situational reports for higher headquarters
- Completed intake paperwork on incoming and out going soldiers
- Received and accounted for personal possessions
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Determined and assigned soldiers to appropriate housing.
- Supervised 4 program staff members
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs,Colorado12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
Colorado Springs, CO2016
Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability
- Motivational Interviewing
- Address and resolve patient issues when possible and refer to the patient's rights advocate as indicated
- Conflict resolution skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Proven Leadership and Decision-Making skills
- Ability to control, direct, and instruct patients individually and in groups
- MS Windows proficient
- Quick learner
- Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations
- Supervisory/management experience
- Electronic record-keeping experience
- Trauma-informed care
- Knowledge of juvenile justice system
- Case documentation
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Records management
- Ability to conduct assessments and psychoeducational groups
Certification
- CBT/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Combat Infantry Badge
- Group Counseling Skills
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Peak Performer Award
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Principle of Addiction Treatment
- Trauma Informed Care
- Culturally Informed Treatment
- Certified Addiction Technician
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Placement Assessment
Crossroads Turing Point
01.2023 - Current
Criminal Justice Casemanager
Intervention Community Corrections Services
11.2021 - 03.2022
Mental Health Clinician 2
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
10.2020 - 09.2021
Youth Services Specialist
Pueblo Youth Service Center
09.2019 - 10.2020
Group Leader
Rite Of Passage
04.2019 - 08.2019
Substance Abuse Counselor
Cross Roads Turning Point
04.2018 - 03.2019
Milieu Manager
El Pueblo- An Adolescent Treatment Community
05.2017 - 09.2017
Direct Care Staff
Elpueblo Adolescent Treatment Facility
06.2016 - 05.2017
Squad Leader
U.S. Army
01.2011 - 01.2014
Team Leader
U.S. Army
01.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
- CBT/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Combat Infantry Badge
- Group Counseling Skills
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Peak Performer Award
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Principle of Addiction Treatment
- Trauma Informed Care
- Culturally Informed Treatment
- Certified Addiction Technician
- First Aid and CPR
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