Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CPR
Timeline
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Marnetta Parham

Newport News, Click Here To Choose

Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Professional with knowledge of helping children, teens, and families meet long-term behavioral, academic, and person-centered goals. Highly knowledgeable in crisis counseling and evaluating individuals at risk of suicide, self-harm, or harm to others. Trained in suicide assist prevention. Proficient in assisting children, teens, and families to locate locally needed community resources.

Excellent in rapport bridling and committed to maintaining professional relationships. Fostering care for individuals served and able to maintain HIPPA compliance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engagement Specialist

Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
12.2022 - Current

- Identifying barriers leading to individual missed appointments.

- Locating community resources for individuals diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness.

- Collaborating with nursing staff and therapists to ensure that individuals are attending regular sessions.

- Assisting with intakes and referrals.

- Crisis intervention.

- Enhance individuals' well-being by effectively addressing and assisting in resolving issues in a timely manner.

Child and Adolescent Case Manager

Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
03.2020 - 04.2021

- Enhanced adolescent well-being by providing comprehensive case management services and individualized support.

- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans that addressed adolescents' unique needs.

- Improved communication between families, schools, and community agencies by acting as a liaison to ensure cohesive care.

- Increased access to resources by identifying appropriate services for adolescents and their families, promoting self-sufficiency and autonomy.

- Experience working with School Case Managers, Social Workers, In-home Counselors, CHINS, and Probation Offices.

Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor

Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
08.2010 - 03.2020

- Completed individual and group sessions and, crisis counseling with students with mental health diagnoses and behavior problems in the school setting.

- Guided individuals in effective therapeutic exercises integrated with Cognitive Behavior Intervention.

- Improved communication skills among individuals and their families through sessions focused on interpersonal effectiveness.

- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for individuals, resulting in improved mental health outcomes.

- Conducted thorough quarterly and annual assessments with individuals to address needs and strengths, facilitating targeted support services and interventions.

- Developed strong rapport with individuals and families, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and growth.

- Evaluated progress toward treatment goals regularly through objective measurements, making necessary adjustments as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
08.1999

Skills

- Brand Awareness

- Problem-Solving

Certification

CPR Certified

Trained in suicide assist.


CPR

CPR active until 1/2025.

Timeline

Engagement Specialist

Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
12.2022 - Current

Child and Adolescent Case Manager

Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
03.2020 - 04.2021

Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor

Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
08.2010 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Virginia State University
Marnetta Parham