Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Timeline
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Pickett Maria

Pickett Maria

Prescott Valley,AZ

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Crisis Counselor

Solari
12.2024 - 12.2025
  • Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones during difficult times.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
  • Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other agencies to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
  • Developed and implemented personalized crisis intervention plans, tailored to each client's specific needs.

Behavioral Health Case Manager - SMI/Addiction

COPA Health
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2024 - 09.2024

Intensive Case Manager (ICM)

  • Assisted clients in identifying resources to meet their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
  • Communicated regularly with primary care physicians regarding changes in patient status.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
  • Coordinated referrals to other community-based programs such as housing or employment services.
  • Conducted home visits to evaluate living conditions and assess the safety of the environment.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with mental health issues.
  • Developed individualized service plans for clients, including goals and objectives tailored to their needs.
  • Provided intensive case management services to individuals with severe mental health and substance abuse issues.
  • Conducted assessments of client's needs, strengths, and challenges in order to develop an appropriate care plan.

Direct Support Provider

The Opportunity Tree
Phoenix, AZ
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

(weekend, Remotely)

National Crisis Suicide Hotline
Nashville, TN
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Applied abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
  • Offered counseling and stabilization support to reintroduce calm in crisis situations.
  • Helped callers and texters to the hotline by providing individualized and caring support.
  • Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by provided referral resources
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Responded to crisis situations via phone with those who suffered with severe mental health and behavioral issues

Crisis DV Specialist/team Lead

Domestic Violence Shelter
Nashville, TN
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Fielded incoming crisis calls, answered questions and transferred calls internally and externally
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
  • Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
  • Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
  • Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
  • Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
  • Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
  • Greeted visitors to log persons in and out of facility, assign security badges

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Gap in Work
09.2022 - 09.2022

Relocated to Nashville TN

Behavior Coach

Living Balance
Phoenix, AZ
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
  • Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
  • Compiled personal information and compared against professional knowledge to determine needs and optimum strategies for success.
  • Ran monthly CFT meetings

Direct Support Professional

Milestone Group Home (weekend overnight position)
Laveen, AZ
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Monitored health and well-being of each client, including any significant health changes.

Health Assistant/ Behavioral Health Case Manager

Accolade (remote)
Seattle, WA
10.2008 - 06.2020
  • Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
  • Corresponded with patients through phone, fax, email and in person to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
  • Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
  • Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
  • Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Truman High School
Federal Way, WA
2008

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

High Line Community College
Des Moines , WA

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Active listening
  • Case management
  • Safety and Risk Assessment
  • Documentation Skills
  • Client documentation
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Time management
  • Computer skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)

Training

CPR/FIRST AID 

Trauma Informed Care

Abuse & Neglect (DDD Certification) 

Article 9  (DDD Certification)  

Prevention & Support

Naloxone training (certification)

CPI (certification)

Mental health disorders

Mental Health First Aif

Mental Health Assessments (GAD-7 and PHQ-9)

Crisis Plan documentation and writing

Business planning and documentation writing 

Timeline

Crisis Counselor

Solari
12.2024 - 12.2025

Behavioral Health Case Manager - SMI/Addiction

COPA Health
03.2024 - 09.2024

Direct Support Provider

The Opportunity Tree
09.2023 - 03.2024

(weekend, Remotely)

National Crisis Suicide Hotline
03.2023 - 08.2023

Crisis DV Specialist/team Lead

Domestic Violence Shelter
10.2022 - 06.2023

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Gap in Work
09.2022 - 09.2022

Direct Support Professional

Milestone Group Home (weekend overnight position)
08.2021 - 08.2022

Behavior Coach

Living Balance
07.2020 - 09.2022

Health Assistant/ Behavioral Health Case Manager

Accolade (remote)
10.2008 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Truman High School

Some College (No Degree) - Human Services

High Line Community College
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