Nina Anthony
Summary
Social Services Specialist III with over 8 years at Mississippi Division of Youth Services, adept in crisis intervention and case management. Proven track record in enhancing youth rehabilitation through innovative behavioral therapy and individual counseling. Skilled in time management and public speaking, significantly improved client intake process efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Specialist III /Juvenile Probation Officer
Mississippi Division Of Youth Services
11.2015 - 04.2024
- Social Services Specialist III, at this level Social Servies Specialists III perform the duties described at the lower levels and demonstrate expertise in a particular area of social services (adoption, medical, etc) in specific core processes such as case management, relationship management and knowledge of community resources provide work coordination, case review, consultation, technical assistance, policy development, and training to the lower levels. Working with MDHS of Division of Youth Services team, Youth Services, for 8 1/2 years I was a great access to Division of Youth Services team. My first on hand crisis and working pressure when i got hired and within two months the staff when from five to two workers. My coworker and myself both were new to the agency, yet we worked the office as if we had been employee with the agency for years. Court was every Thursday, saw clients daily and did new intakes from the juvenile detention center booking.
Mental Health Technician
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
03.2013 - 04.2020
- Mental Health Technician duties provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Mental Health Tech responsibilities include the safety of patients, therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female children, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.
- Mental Health Technician is a special field that holds a strong bond of caring for others.
Children and Youth Case Manager
Life Health Services
08.2008 - 03.2013
- As a Case Manager the duties was to assess the child needs, develops plans in collaboration with other service providers and also address the child family to best meet their needs.
- A Case Manager responsible for decision-making, case activity that supports appropriate use of in-home safety plans, out-of-home safety plans, and permanency plans.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice - Juvenile Delinquency
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2007
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2004
Associate of Social Work - Social Work
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS07.2001
Skills
- Case Management
- Social Work
- Behavioral Health
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Time Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Public Speaking
- Group Therapy
- Behavioral Therapy
- Child & Family Counseling
- Intake Experience
Timeline
Social Services Specialist III /Juvenile Probation Officer
Mississippi Division Of Youth Services
11.2015 - 04.2024
Mental Health Technician
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
03.2013 - 04.2020
Children and Youth Case Manager
Life Health Services
08.2008 - 03.2013
Master of Criminal Justice - Juvenile Delinquency
Mississippi Valley State University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mississippi Valley State University
Associate of Social Work - Social Work
Coahoma Community College
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