Leslie Hutchison
Abilene
Summary
A dedicated Community Intervention Specialist with extensive experience in providing comprehensive support to at-risk populations, skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and community outreach, with a proven track record of building trusting relationships and facilitating positive change within diverse communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Betty Hardwick Center
12.2023 - Current
- Promoted self-sufficiency among clients by teaching them coping skills and assisting in goal-setting activities.
- Reduced crisis situations by implementing preventive interventions and monitoring clients'' progress regularly.
- Developed strong relationships with community resources, allowing for timely referrals and access to essential services for clients.
- Advocated for clients'' rights and ensured their voices were heard during treatment team meetings, contributing to tailored care plans.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when faced with complex cases or limited resources.
- Worked with clients to provide resources based on needs.
- Provided patients and family members with education regarding illness, medications, and treatment plans.
- Trained new hire case managers, ensuring they were equipped with knowledge on policies, procedures, and best practices for effective job performance.
- Provided psychosocial support to develop coping skills and support personal goals for recovery.
- Documented all client interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records compliant with industry best practices.
Community Health Outreach Worker- Team Lead
Betty Hardwick Center
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system, focus on substance abuse and treatment.
- Created and distributed health-related education materials to improve program awareness.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized goals.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
Reentry Peer Specialist
Betty Hardwick Center
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Build bridge of communication
- Extended outreach efforts to educate stakeholders in community about programs and services offered.
- Advocated for individuals to access available resources.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health and reentry.
- Supported continuity of care after discharge with individualized discharge plans.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Used my lived experience with clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to meet needs of individuals with reentry issues while clients were in county level custody.
- Monitored individual progress to drive successful goal oriented outcomes.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to treatment team members.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2027
Bachelor of Science - Correctional Program Support Services
University of Phoenix
10.2023
Skills
- Reasoning Ability
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Service Coordination
- Referral Coordination
- Goal Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Confidential Records
- Case Documentation
- Building Rapport
- Patient Evaluation
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Crisis Intervention
- Professional boundaries
- Community engagement
- Client advocacy
- Ethical Decision Making
Certification
- Certified Community Health Worker Team Lead, Betty Hardwick Center - 1yr (2022-2023)
- Certified Reentry Peer Specialists, Betty Hardwick Center - 4yrs (2019- 2023)
- Mental Health Peer Specialist, Betty Hardwick Center - 4yrs (2018- 2022)
Timeline
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Betty Hardwick Center
12.2023 - Current
Community Health Outreach Worker- Team Lead
Betty Hardwick Center
09.2022 - 12.2023
Reentry Peer Specialist
Betty Hardwick Center
10.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Correctional Program Support Services
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Phoenix
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