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Simone Alexis Risdon

Washington,USA

Summary

Experienced Clinical Care Coordinator proficient in assessing consumers' functioning and developing personalized rehabilitation plans using the Recovery Model. Specialized in supporting adults with mental illnesses, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance and support. Leveraging my expertise in assessment and documentation, I ensure that individuals receive the necessary care and resources for their recovery journey. Committed to promoting well-being and fostering independence, I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those I serve.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Care Coordinator

Catholic Charities/ Anchor Mental Health
11.2024 - Current
  • Provide services to consumers in accordance with the principles and practices of the ACT Fidelity Model. a. Lead the process of developing, updating, and guiding implementation of consumers’ Individual Recovery Plan (IRP), in collaboration with consumer, Team Leader and other significant parties of the ACT team. b. Coordinate treatment planning and discharge meetings at area hospitals to ensure a smooth transition to the community. c. Develop and maintain a professional and clinical relationship with area hospital staff to ensure a smooth transition for agency consumers to and from the hospital. d. Educate and assist consumers with learning or re-learning activities of daily living (ADL) skills necessary to improve the quality of life including acquisition of consumer health care benefits. e. Update Consumer’s IRP, Functional Psychosocial Assessment (FPSA), Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS), Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAINS) and Crisis Plan every 180 days. f. Provide an average of 4.25 hours of services per day to ACT consumers. g. Establish constructive relationships with consumers to promote acquisition of rehabilitative goals. h. Maintain adherence to all policies and procedures consistent with Dept. of Mental health (DMH) and the District of Columbia board of social work.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and conduct follows ups as indicated in the following areas: a. Crisis assessment and intervention b. Symptom assessment, management and individual supportive therapy c. Assistance in the treatment of substance abuse for consumers with cooccurring addictive disorders d. Psychosocial rehabilitation and skill development e. Recommend and sometimes make decisions about the best course of action for a particular service user f. Provide support services to ACT team and consumers g. Develop IRP and other care plans as indicated h. Conduct needs and risk assessment i. Provide resolution and referrals services for consumers j. Conduct psychosocial assessments using the Functional Psychosocial Assessment (FPSA) every 180 days for consumers served by the ACT team k. Education, support and consultation to consumers’ families and/or their support system, which is directed exclusively to the well-being and benefit of the consumer.
  • 3. Develop and implement quality improvement (QI) activities for individual clinical staff members and the clinical aspects of the ACT team. Attend QI meetings as appropriate;
  • 4. Ensure that all IRP’s, FPSA’s, and other pertinent paperwork is submitted on time.

Community Support Worker II

Catholic Charities / Anchor Mental Health
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provide various therapeutic models such as: Mindfulness-based Cognitive therapy,
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
  • Provide various rehabilitative services such as individual and group counseling.
  • Provide activities of daily living (ADL) skill building, advocacy, linkages and collaborative
    services in the community to maximize stability and address all aspects of individuals’
    life.
  • Assist consumers of the ACT program with obtaining entitlements and benefits.
  • Provide concrete training in the development of Daily Living Skills, Travel Training, Social
    Skills, and Independent Living Skills.
  • Provide services consistent with individual recovery plan.
  • Regularly participate in the
    development and update of each assigned consumer’s Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) and
    Crisis Plan (CP).
  • Follow up and participate in the mental health related issues as it relates to ACT
    consumer care and treatment; providing crisis/symptom assessment, intervention and
    individual support therapy when needed.
  • Continuously maintain an average of 5 billable hours for every working day after 90 days
    of employment (holiday, sick, personal and vacation are excluded).
  • Document
    accurately and completely all services (billable and non-billable) in Credible same day
    provided.
  • Attend all ACT Team Morning Rounds meetings.
    cultural competency with all consumers via LMS trainings.


Registered Behavior Technician

MeBe Inc.
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
  • Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.

Lead Behavior Technician

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Help implement the students Behavioral Intervention Plan
  • Assist with students IEP Goals
  • Help them create and live a enjoyable life
  • Train staff on becoming an behavior technician
  • Teach staff assaultive behavior management

Control Room Technician

HEARTLAND PHARMACY
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for filling Narcotic and Controlled Substance prescriptions
  • Responsible for counting and properly documenting the drugs daily
  • Responsible for packing and preparing the drugs to be delivered to the long-term care facilities

Activities Assistant/ Caregiver

Somerford House and Place
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Assisting residents with activities and exercise
  • Catering to their daily mental needs and stimulating all aspects of the emotional aspects of life
  • Assisting the residents in their activities of daily living
  • Helping with Bridge to Recovery working with those who have Dementia

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health Retail
12.2017 - 11.2020
  • Assists customers with picking up their prescriptions
  • Fill orders for the customer
  • Process clients prescriptions to the insurance company
  • Assist the pharmacist with pharmacy tasks

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Of Washington County
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assist adults with disabilities in their activities of daily living
  • Give medication and help with personal hygiene
  • Prepare dinner and take them on outings

Caregiver

HeartHomes Assisted Living
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Assisted elderly patients with daily tasks
  • Prepare dinner and clean for the residents
  • Special care with Dementia Patients

Parking Attendant

Ace Parking Management
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assisted customer with parking and related membership transactions
  • Assisted at special events

Checkout Cashier

CVS Health
05.2014 - 10.2015
  • Scan the sales floor and store to prevent theft
  • Assist customers on sales floor
  • Restock shelves and answer phones
  • Prepare the daily signs for the store

Engraver/Sales Associate/Cashier

Things Remembered
11.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted customers on sales floor
  • Prepared deposits and the cash drawers
  • Opened and closed the store
  • Answered phones
  • Recovered the store
  • Engraved merchandise for customers in a timely manner
  • Processed customer transactions at the cash register

Sales Associate/Cashier

Gap Inc
10.2009 - 10.2013
  • Assisted customers on the sales floor
  • Scanned the sales floor and store to prevent theft
  • Answered phones
  • Processed customer transactions at the cash register
  • Trained new employees
  • Restocked shelves
  • Performed visual merchandising for seasonal and special requests

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2023

Bachelor's - Integrated Studies

Brescia University
Owensboro, KY
05.2021

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Medication Administration
  • Caregiving
  • Customer Service
  • Data collection
  • Time Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Positive and negative reinforcements
  • Autism Experience
  • Home Care
  • Proficient in Office Suite 2010: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and Publisher
  • Team management
  • ABA techniques
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Behavioral Health
  • Special Education

Certification

Board Certified Autism Technician

Timeline

Clinical Care Coordinator

Catholic Charities/ Anchor Mental Health
11.2024 - Current

Community Support Worker II

Catholic Charities / Anchor Mental Health
01.2024 - 11.2024

Registered Behavior Technician

MeBe Inc.
06.2023 - 01.2024

Lead Behavior Technician

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
05.2021 - 06.2023

Control Room Technician

HEARTLAND PHARMACY
11.2020 - 05.2021

Activities Assistant/ Caregiver

Somerford House and Place
09.2019 - 11.2020

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health Retail
12.2017 - 11.2020

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Of Washington County
04.2017 - 05.2018

Caregiver

HeartHomes Assisted Living
10.2016 - 04.2017

Parking Attendant

Ace Parking Management
10.2015 - 10.2016

Checkout Cashier

CVS Health
05.2014 - 10.2015

Engraver/Sales Associate/Cashier

Things Remembered
11.2013 - 01.2015

Sales Associate/Cashier

Gap Inc
10.2009 - 10.2013

Bachelor's - Integrated Studies

Brescia University

Master of Science - Psychology

Capella University

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