Paul Brooks
Lansing,MI
Summary
Focused Mental Health Worker skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. 25-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support. Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
Educated clients to foster in-depth understanding of diagnosis or treatment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Mental Health Worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Mental Health Worker
Clinton Eaton Ingham Community Mental Health
03.1999 - Current
- Enhanced client engagement in treatment by utilizing a strengths-based approach during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients dealing with complex mental health issues.
- Enhanced client well-being by developing individualized treatment plans focused on their specific needs.
- Provided timely documentation of client interactions, maintaining accurate records for continued care coordination and compliance purposes.
- Strengthened relationships between clients and their support systems through family counseling sessions and group therapy programs.
- Contributed to a safe therapeutic environment by adhering to confidentiality standards and ethical guidelines set forth by the profession.
- Increased access to mental health services within the community by conducting outreach efforts at local events and organizations.
- Family Forward union steward 2001- present
Chief Union Steward
OPEIU Local 459
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced member satisfaction by addressing grievances promptly and effectively.
- Ensured fair treatment of all workers through diligent investigation of labor practices and potential violations.
- Organized regular meetings to communicate important updates and gather feedback from union members.
- Provided guidance to fellow stewards in handling challenging situations or navigating difficult decisions within their roles as representatives of their peers.
- Promoted collaboration between union members and management, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Maintained accurate records related to member concerns, grievances filed, resolutions achieved, and other pertinent data for future reference or analysis purposes.
- Maintained compliance with union contracts through careful review and communication of relevant information to members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2006
High School Diploma -
Owosso High School
Owosso, MI06.1992
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Grievance handling
- Labor law knowledge
- Assertiveness
- Influencing skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20-30 staff members. 2002-2020
- Planed and Organized Summer Camp kids ages 5-17 years 2002-2020.
- Organized and Planned sending kids to Youth Haven camps 2001-2023
- Organized and Planned sending kids to Mystic Lake Camp 2000-2023
- Organized and Planned Teen Group 2001- 2023
- CISM Team- Going to area schools, universities, offices, talking to employees, students offering support
- Therapeutic Options A/B - Head Trainer for CEICMH, trained employees in physical management 2002-2020
- multiple service star awards
Certification
- Therapeutic Options Training A/B - 2002-2020. Head Trainer CEI CMH
Volleyball/Basketball official
Certified high school basketball official through MHSAA since 2020.
Certified high school, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, MIAA, NAIA, since 2020
Timeline
Chief Union Steward
OPEIU Local 459
02.2024 - Current
Community Mental Health Worker
Clinton Eaton Ingham Community Mental Health
03.1999 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Lansing Community College
High School Diploma -
Owosso High School
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