SKY DAVENPORT
Jackson,MS
Summary
Experienced in uncovering clients' physical, mental, and emotional layers to identify root causes and develop effective coping skills. Passionate about making a positive impact on clients' lives through interdisciplinary collaboration. Knowledgeable and dedicated service professional with extensive experience in various industries. Solid team player with an outgoing and positive demeanor, skilled in establishing rapport with clients. Highly motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specializes in quality, speed, and process optimization. Articulate, energetic, and results-oriented with a strong passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships, and growing businesses. Quick to grasp company initiatives, achieving both store and personal goals. Swiftly adapts to shifting seasonal needs, demands, and priorities. Effectively communicates trends and recommendations to customers while providing valuable feedback to management. Applies effective teamwork and always prioritizes the client's needs. Demonstrates good judgment when performing duties. Resourceful counseling professional experienced in providing individual and group support for clients facing substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Passionate counselor dedicated to improving the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients, offering guidance towards tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans tailored to unique patient needs, helping them achieve long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Specialist/Mental Health Therapist
Hinds Behavioral Health Services
04.2023 - Current
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attentive in crisis
Mental Health Therapist/Behavioral Specialist
Region 8 Mental Health Services
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Diagnosis
- Conduct treatment plans
- Conduct intakes
- Discharge
- Advocate within community, individual, organization, groups, families
- Conduct individual and families session
- Scheduling session
- Conduct assessments of clients to determine individual needs
- Progress Note/Documentation
- Rick Assessment/crisis
- Provide emotional support to client and families
- Designed and addresses strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks
- Crafted Behavioral intervention Plans for individual
- Raised awareness about mental health issues and reduce stigma through community education and outreach
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy
- Assessed clients’ mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need
- Maintained and updated client records, changes in service plans and treatment reports
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions
- Conducted follow-ups assessments to monitor clients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive, and empowering client environments
Case Manager
Region 8 Mental Health Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Conduct outreach activities to engage clients into programs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs
- Coordinated with community for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients
- Assess community needs and identify resources for social and community service programs
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Social Rehabilitation Technician
Children's Psycho, Region 8 Mental Health Services
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition
- Assisted in patient care activities such as group intervention
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas using assistive devices
- Helped develop, implement, and optimize patient treatment plans and goals
- Interpersonal skills
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS04.2022
Master of Social Work -
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS2020
Associate of Art - Social Work
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS2018
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Progress Evaluation
- Client Documentation
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Crisis Situations
- Intervention Planning
- Mental Health Support
- Emotional Support
- Collaborative Documentation
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Protecting Client Confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Planning
- Family Therapy
- Utmost professionalism
- Ability to work in trams and communication skills
- Ranging from small to medium teams to get the
- Job done in a professional manner and well organized
- Very initiative and able to cross-training in any department
- Accounting Skills and using AS400
- Verbal communication with clients
- Can clearly provide information and interact with
- Decision-making
Certification
- License Master Social Work, October 2024-June 2025
- PCMHT-August 2023-August 2024
- Certified CPI Blue Card, NCI - April 2023-April 2025
- Certified CPR, April 2023-April 2025
Timeline
Substance Abuse Specialist/Mental Health Therapist
Hinds Behavioral Health Services
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist/Behavioral Specialist
Region 8 Mental Health Services
05.2022 - 03.2023
Case Manager
Region 8 Mental Health Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
Social Rehabilitation Technician
Children's Psycho, Region 8 Mental Health Services
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Social Work -
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Jackson State University
Associate of Art - Social Work
Hinds Community College
- CT License Master Social Work, October 2024-June 2025
- PCMHT-August 2023-August 2024
- Certified CPI Blue Card, NCI - April 2023-April 2025
- Certified CPR, April 2023-April 2025
Master of Science - Social Work
Jackson State University
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