Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director of Residential Services
Diversified Caring Homes, PLLC
04.2011 - Current
Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Intellectual Disability Professional
MHMRA Of Harris County
07.2006 - 03.2011
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
No Degree - Rehabilitation Services
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
Skills
Case Planning and Management
Progress Notes Updates
Major Depression
Community Health Center Credentialing
Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
Performance Improvement
Electronic Medical Record Software
Build Coping Skills
Affiliations
Member of the NAACP
Member of the Houston Livestock Rodeo
Board Member of DCH Special Needs Projects
Active member of Black Girls do Engineering
Certification
BLS Provider Training - 9/6/23 - 9/5/25
State of Texas Commissioned Notary Public 4/12/2025
State of Texas Commissioned Online Notary Public 4/12/2025
Timeline
Program Director of Residential Services
Diversified Caring Homes, PLLC
04.2011 - Current
Intellectual Disability Professional
MHMRA Of Harris County
07.2006 - 03.2011
No Degree - Rehabilitation Services
Houston Community College
BLS Provider Training - 9/6/23 - 9/5/25
State of Texas Commissioned Notary Public 4/12/2025
State of Texas Commissioned Online Notary Public 4/12/2025
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