Rhoda Anna Asiedu Marfo
Midddletown,Delaware
Summary
At Advoserv LLC, I excelled as a Behavioral Health Specialist, leveraging my expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and group therapy facilitation to significantly improve client outcomes. My adeptness in case management and interpersonal communication fostered a supportive environment, enhancing patient well-being and advancing treatment goals. Compassionate professional known for delivering quality service that focuses on each patient's individuality. Highly trained Behavioral Health Specialist skilled in assessing needs, identifying educational resources and developing effective treatment plans. Strong background in fostering human connections for patients and caregivers alike. 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. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Advoserv Llc
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations, and rewarding good behavior.
- Trained residential staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
- Used to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Wilmington University
Newcastle, United States08.2024
Skills
- Assessment reports and other documentation
- Family therapy
- Group Counseling
- Discharge Planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mental Health Assessment
- Patient Health Assessments
- Support Services
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health
- Outreach Programs
- Treatment Plans
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
Certification
Child Advocacy
Emotional Intelligences and leadership skills
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Advoserv Llc
02.2014 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Wilmington University
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