TERRY ALLEN TACKES
Athens,USA
Summary
Experienced with crisis management, delivering essential support to individuals in urgent need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to de-escalate tense situations effectively. Knowledge of various intervention techniques, ensuring comprehensive care and assistance.
Knowledgeable mental health professional with strong background in handling crisis situations and providing essential support during critical moments. Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that alleviate distress and promote stability. Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Paraprofessional
Northwest Connections
Athens WI
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Advocated for clients' rights, fostering a supportive environment and promoting empowerment strategies.
- Conducted risk assessments in collaboration with other team members, helping to determine appropriate interventions and levels of care for clients in crisis situations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to colleagues experiencing secondary trauma or compassion fatigue due to the nature of their work with clients in crisis.
- Assisted in the development of individualized crisis intervention plans for clients, leading to more effective support during critical moments.
- Assisted clinicians with diagnostic assessments during acute episodes which contributed to better understanding of the underlying issues faced by individuals in crisis.
Crisis Paraprofessional
Northcentral Healthcare
Wausau, WI
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions, providing immediate support to individuals in distress.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to assess client needs and develop action plans.
- Trained new staff on crisis response protocols and organizational policies for improved efficiency.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives by participating in regular case reviews, providing insights based on direct experience with clients and their crises.
Addiction Specialist
Gospel TLC
Weston, WI
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Devised client-specific treatment plans using research knowledge, clinical experience and unique client histories.
- Improved long-term outcomes through effective collaboration with court system, community groups and post-treatment agencies.
- Assisted individuals with overcoming dependencies through individual and group counseling.
- Evaluated mental and physical condition of each person with interviews, personal assessments and records reviews.
Correctional Officer
Marathon County Jail
Wausau, WI
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Searched vehicles entering and leaving premises to inspect for contraband and detect trafficking.
- Safeguarded facility access, monitoring entrances and screening visitors.
- Kept records and drafted reports detailing offender movements or rule violations.
- Operated control room equipment such as intercoms, alarms, lighting systems, door controls.
WIARNG NCO
Wisconsin Army National Guard
FT McCoy, WI
11.2013 - 06.2022
- Assisted human resources with effective personnel management, tracking time, updating files and resolving team disputes.
- Provided crisis intervention and suicide prevention support.
- Developed and implemented accident prevention program and training plan to meet project safety specs and requirements.
- Coordinated and implemented vehicle accident prevention strategies.
- Implemented and complied with prevention and control activities to respond to COVID-19, AGE, and other communicable diseases.
- Spearheaded implementation of public safety programs, promoting awareness of accident prevention and fire safety.
- Educated patients and caregivers in disease prevention and self-care techniques.
- Optimized risk prevention and reduction plans with effective monitoring of implemented programs.
Education
Correctional Officer - Corrections
Wisconsin Corrections Academy
Kettle Moraine Correctional Facility10-2019
Suicide prevention NCO - Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Instructor Course
Ft McCoy08-2018
suicide and drug prevention - Suicide and Drug Prevention
Suicide and Drug Prevention Course via Wisconsin Army National Guard
Ft McCoy, Wisconsin05-2016
High School - undefined
Stratford Highschool
Stratford, Wisconsin06-2011
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Recovery planning
- Counseling expertise
- Logistics Management
- Foreign language proficiency
- Learning disabilities support
- Anxiety management
- Stress reduction techniques
- Self-harm prevention
- Professional ethics
- Substance abuse awareness
- Addiction recovery support
LANGUAGE
Spanish - Conversational
Italian - Conversational
Timeline
Crisis Paraprofessional
Northwest Connections
06.2025 - 03.2026
Crisis Paraprofessional
Northcentral Healthcare
09.2024 - 06.2025
Addiction Specialist
Gospel TLC
09.2023 - 08.2024
Correctional Officer
Marathon County Jail
06.2021 - 08.2023
WIARNG NCO
Wisconsin Army National Guard
11.2013 - 06.2022
Suicide prevention NCO - Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Instructor Course
suicide and drug prevention - Suicide and Drug Prevention
Suicide and Drug Prevention Course via Wisconsin Army National Guard
High School - undefined
Stratford Highschool
Correctional Officer - Corrections
Wisconsin Corrections Academy