Seasoned Human Service Professional equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves individuals effectively with attention to detail and hard working approach. Offers expertise in several human service areas with the ability to quickly learn new processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blended Service Coordinator
Heritage Valley Health System-Staunton Clinic
11.2021 - Current
SPA is the go-to resource for individuals & families
Manage caseload of up to 30 individuals and families.
Conduct suicide/homicide risk assessments for individuals
Create individual's wellness plans and crisis plans
Assess needs and strengths of individuals
Develop service plans which pertain to individual's goals, needs, and desires
Link individuals to community resources & supports
Collaborate with treatment team, community supports, and with family members
Evaluate/ Monitor individuals progress
Advocate/ Support individual's to obtain services needed while removing barriers and protecting rights
Milieu Therapist
Heritage Valley Health System
08.2002 - 11.2021
Facilitated therapy groups, psycho-educational, and therapeutic activities for diverse population on inpatient psychiatric unit
Collaborated with treatment team to determine effective treatment and behavioral plans
Quickly responded to crisis situations
Documented group progress and assisted patients in completing safety plans
Activities Director
Mercy Behavioral Health
06.2001 - 08.2002
Designed first Activities Program for Mercy Behavioral Health
Created all documentation forms and analyzed residents daily activities and progress notes
Launched activities for community awareness for program
Counselor III
Mercy Behavioral Health
03.1998 - 06.2001
Conducted bi-annual psycho-social assessments with consumers to determine treatment plan and goals
Facilitated bi-annual treatment team meetings to discuss consumers progress and goals
Formulated monthly budget plans to ensure consumers financial stability
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit at Heritage Valley Health System - BeaverRegistered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit at Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver