Sumi Okuma-Wright
Mental/Behavioral Health Associate
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Reliable mental health associate with extensive experience in efficient task management and documentation. Skilled in program and staff management, care plan development, medication oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Exceptional communication skills and a compassionate approach foster client engagement and support for fulfilling lives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
Real Estate Broker License
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
Reno, Nevada
08.2023 - Current
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Agape of Northern Nevada
Reno, Nevada
09.2022 - 09.2023
Contracted Covid 19, hospitalization and prolonged recovery for Long Covid
11.2020 - 09.2022
Residential Program Manager/DSP
EduCare Community Living of Nevada /ResCare
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2019 - 11.2020
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Agape of Nevada & Caritas Mental Health LLC
Reno, Nevada
04.2018 - 01.2019
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Lifetime Assistance
Reno, Nevada
01.2017 - 04.2018
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Maple Star of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
02.2016 - 01.2017
QMHA/Children’s Resource Team Skills Trainer in the Family Care Collaborative program
Options for Southern Oregon
Grants Pass, Oregon
07.2013 - 02.2016
QMHA/Psychiatric Residential Treatment Skills Coach
Kairos (formerly Southern Oregon Adolescent Study & Treatment Center)
Grants Pass, Oregon
06.2012 - 07.2013
QMHA/ Severe and Persistent Mental Health Specialist Case Manager
Douglas County Mental Health
Roseburg, Oregon
09.2008 - 06.2012
Residential Traumatic Brain Injuries and Developmental Disabilities Care Provider
Mentor Oregon
Portland, Oregon
06.2007 - 04.2008
Realtor and Real Estate Developer
Century 21 The Neil Company Real Estate
Roseburg, Oregon
08.2004 - 02.2008
Realtor
Prudential Real Estate Services
Roseburg, Oregon
11.2003 - 08.2004
Adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Milieu Counselor
Southern Oregon Adolescent Study and Treatment Center
Grants Pass, Oregon
04.2002 - 09.2002
Residential Developmental and Physical Disabilities Care Provider
Umpqua Homes for the Handicapped
Roseburg, Oregon
01.2002 - 04.2002
Tenant Support and Supported Living Unit Supervisor. CPR and Staff Development Trainer
Stepping Stone Residential Services/SPARC Vocational Services
Grants Pass
03.1999 - 05.2001
Vocational Development Center Case Manager
Portland Habilitation Center
Portland, Oregon
03.1996 - 02.1997
Residential Developmental Disabilities Care Provider/Skills Trainer/ Interim House Manager
Northwest Mental Health Services
Milwaukie, Oregon
05.1989 - 07.1995
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Marylhurst University
Marylhurst OR 09.1991 - 06.1994
Skills
- Documentation management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior management
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Training and mentoring
- Strong ethics
- Analytical skills
- Case management experience
- Professional demeanor
- Client records management
- Verbal and written communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Respectful and compassionate
- Proper phone etiquette
- EMR / EHR
- Client education
- Medication management
References
- Celeste Himanek, (586) 945-8893
- Chris Sherwood, (775) 357-3480
- Buffy Okuma, (775) 887-2072
Other Experience
- Geriatric CNA
- Volunteer Special Olympics
- Volunteer 'Kids Can' (in school abuse prevention and awareness program)
- Real Estate Broker
Affiliations
- Exploring the beauty and wonders of nature.
- Learning about the amazing strides in science, technology, health and new discoveries in the world.
- Expression of my ever-evolving creativity in art, writing, performing arts and cognitive and emotional ways of thinking and problem solving.
Certification
- Qualified Mental Health Associate
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- CNA
Timeline
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
08.2023 - Current
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Agape of Northern Nevada
09.2022 - 09.2023
Contracted Covid 19, hospitalization and prolonged recovery for Long Covid
11.2020 - 09.2022
Residential Program Manager/DSP
EduCare Community Living of Nevada /ResCare
01.2019 - 11.2020
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Agape of Nevada & Caritas Mental Health LLC
04.2018 - 01.2019
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Lifetime Assistance
01.2017 - 04.2018
QMHA/ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker
Maple Star of Nevada
02.2016 - 01.2017
QMHA/Children’s Resource Team Skills Trainer in the Family Care Collaborative program
Options for Southern Oregon
07.2013 - 02.2016
QMHA/Psychiatric Residential Treatment Skills Coach
Kairos (formerly Southern Oregon Adolescent Study & Treatment Center)
06.2012 - 07.2013
QMHA/ Severe and Persistent Mental Health Specialist Case Manager
Douglas County Mental Health
09.2008 - 06.2012
Residential Traumatic Brain Injuries and Developmental Disabilities Care Provider
Mentor Oregon
06.2007 - 04.2008
Realtor and Real Estate Developer
Century 21 The Neil Company Real Estate
08.2004 - 02.2008
Realtor
Prudential Real Estate Services
11.2003 - 08.2004
Adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Milieu Counselor
Southern Oregon Adolescent Study and Treatment Center
04.2002 - 09.2002
Residential Developmental and Physical Disabilities Care Provider
Umpqua Homes for the Handicapped
01.2002 - 04.2002
Tenant Support and Supported Living Unit Supervisor. CPR and Staff Development Trainer
Stepping Stone Residential Services/SPARC Vocational Services
03.1999 - 05.2001
Vocational Development Center Case Manager
Portland Habilitation Center
03.1996 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Marylhurst University
09.1991 - 06.1994
Residential Developmental Disabilities Care Provider/Skills Trainer/ Interim House Manager
Northwest Mental Health Services
05.1989 - 07.1995