Michaela Windham
Hartshorne,USA
Summary
Experienced mental health professional adept at creating, implementing, and monitoring behavioral plans for children, adolescents, juvenile delinquents, youthful offenders, and families. Passionate about improving lives through clinical practices and guidelines. Skilled intervention specialist focused on family dynamics, conflict resolution, crisis management, counseling, and behavioral assessment. Known for adaptability and reliability in shifting circumstances, with a strong track record of fostering positive outcomes through collaborative team efforts. Effective communicator with a compassionate approach, dedicated to driving meaningful change for families in need by building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify their goals, strengths, and areas for improvement within family dynamics.
- Conducted ongoing professional development activities to stay current on latest trends and research in family therapy approaches.
- Collaborating with Coworkers, Supervisors and Licensed Professional sharing best practices and lessons learned from prior experience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers and therapists, to ensure holistic support for families.
- Managed approximately 15-20 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers
Community Based Outreach Counselor
Youth Emergency Shelter
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Identify emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
- Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
- Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
- Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
- Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
- Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
- Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
- Managed approximately 15 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.'
BHRS/case Manager II
Community Counselor's Group
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Provide Case Management and other eligible services to clients through sessions, directing clients on ways to make better behavior choices.
- Educating/teaching clients appropriate social skills for daily interaction with society.
- Educating clients on positive ways to vent and express their feelings.
- Assisting clients in making, and maintaining healthy relationships.
- Helping clients develop techniques to stay focused, stay alert, and on task in any setting.
- Case management and creating treatment plans to include goals and objectives.
- Working independently handling crisis situations and maintaining a calm atmosphere to address the issues in appropriate timely manner.
Education
Master's of Science - Human Resources in Counseling
East Central University
Ada, OK05.2022
Master of Science - Human Resources in Criminal Justice
East Central University
Ada, OK01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK01.2007
Skills
- Case Management
- Social Work
- Program Development
- Conflict Management
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Child & family counseling (10 years)
- Behavioral Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Professional ethics
- Behavior modification
- Collaborative approach
Accomplishments
i was awarded the employee of the month and also employee of the quarter.
Certification
BHRS Certification
Timeline
Family Intervention Specialist
Youth Villages
10.2023 - Current
Community Based Outreach Counselor
Youth Emergency Shelter
01.2020 - 01.2023
BHRS/case Manager II
Community Counselor's Group
01.2010 - 01.2015
Master's of Science - Human Resources in Counseling
East Central University
Master of Science - Human Resources in Criminal Justice
East Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Central Oklahoma
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