Poongothai Jayaraj

• Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
• Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
• Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
• Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.

Conducted comprehensive assessments for individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders, utilizing telehealth and on-site methods.

Placed client on appropriate level of care based on assessment.

Communicated with the Probation department to facilitate their admission.

• Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.

• Provided individual and group counseling to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
• Participated in clinical reviews and communicated important issues at staff meetings.
• Managed and maintained efficient case management by preparing detailed reports.
• Collaborated with other organizations for after care programs and referrals, enhancing client support.

• Provided case management services, counseling, and education to TANF benefit clients
• Referred clients to social services agencies for assistance.
• Maintained regular contact with clients through phone, emails
• Referred Clients to psychiatric and medical examinations, as well as to other social service agencies
• Reviewed documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Assisted with referrals for members needing ongoing or additional counseling services.

• Implemented strategies and worked closely with clients to ensure successful attainment of Sobriety.
• Conducted intake interviews and assessed drug addicted client using SOQUIC assessment
• Designed personalized and thorough discharge plans for clients based on their unique requirements.
• Worked alongside treatment teams to successfully lower patient relapse rates by 50%
• Assisted victims of overdose in coping with the aftermath through counseling sessions
• Facilitated communication between city and professional, business, and civic groups, community organizations, and individuals.

• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support to immigrant and refugee communities, addressing physical health concerns such as diabetes and breast cancer awareness.
• Prepared professional Designed educational PowerPoint presentations targeting refugee and immigrant populations with important information on preventing Type II diabetes, breast cancer, and lead poisoning.
• Provided administrative support to staff by making copies, proofing documents, and distributing mail.
• Organized Health Fair for refugee population, catering to the needs of underinsured and uninsured individuals.
• Established rapport with clients through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.

• Monitored program progress and applied programming documents, directives, funding material
• Successfully led the end-to-end execution of 4 annual projects
• Participated funding organization meeting, collaborated with other non-profit organization to promote programs
• Supervised 3 staff members for 3 project implementation
• Organized Health Fair every year for Minority Health Month for 9 consecutive years. Oversaw all aspects of event planning, budgeting, and report submission.
• Under the guidance of the Executive Director, managed and obtained grants for 3 years through successful completion of 3 projects.

• Assessed clients, created treatment plans, and documented progress in confidential records.

* Collaborated with a highly skilled psychiatrist and medical team to enhance mental health diagnostic abilities and address alcohol addiction.

• Presented case studies on bedside teaching and departmental meeting to psychiatric medical team.
• Ensured treatment plans were regularly updated with the most recent intervention strategies and progress notes
• Coordinated discharge plans to ensure smooth transitions into community and home environments.
• Submitted Case studies as required for course completion.
• Completed research on mental health challenges among female prisoners.