Expert counseling professional devoted to positively impacting clients. Successful at delivering support individually and in group settings. Seeks every opportunity to build trust and deep connections.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Security Officer
Self Employed Contractor
Jamaica, NY
06.2021 - Current
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Moved throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of developing security situations.
Behavioral Health Supervisor
US Army
Jamaica, NY
06.2002 - 11.2017
Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests.
Supervised large and small teams of behavioral health technicians.
Supervised Behavioral Health Clinic and combat stress control teams in Iraq combat theater
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
03.2017
Skills
Pyschological counseling
Case management proficiency
Mental health evaluations
Skilled in intake interviewing
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Crisis Intervention
Treatment planning
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
Building rapport
Facilitating counseling sessions
Records management
Case documentation
Timeline
Private Security Officer
Self Employed Contractor
06.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Supervisor
US Army
06.2002 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis