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Tessa Manning

London,KY

Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Associate offering nearly 2 years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and family intervention, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.

Work History

Child & Family Interventionist, Jackson County High School

Cumberland River Comprehensive Care
  • Conduct assessments and interventions for children, adolescents, and families in collaboration with school personnel and Cabinet for Health and Family Services
  • Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards, crafting and implementing treatment plans, and ensuring the accuracy of client records
  • Effectively communicate with referral agencies and colleagues and demonstrate cultural competence
  • Promote mental well-being within the community

Community Support Associate

Brighter Futures Therapy Center
  • Worked in ABA therapy under the supervision of a BCBA, providing services to clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD, and other physiological disabilities
  • Implemented treatment plans and maintained detailed data sheets
  • Gained experience in clinical notes and billing for both Medicaid and private insurance
  • Facilitated socialization and life skills training in the community

Service Provider

Cumberland River Comprehensive Care
  • Served as a service provider at South Laurel High School, engaging with children diagnosed with a range of behavioral disorders
  • Provided mentoring, taught coping mechanisms, and assisted with billing notes for therapists
  • Worked with middle school and high school students

Mentor

Camp Leap
  • Served as a mentor to children with disabilities, primarily those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Helped children cope with sensory overload and onset triggers
  • Provided necessary interventions to calm them down based on individual needs

Babysitter

The Begley Family
  • Babysat two boys, aged 8 and 11, and assisted with transportation to extracurricular activities.

Office Assistant

Joe T. Roberts Attorney at Law
  • Managed phone calls and filed documents during a summer job in high school.

Education

Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development -

Lindsey Wilson College
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Transylvania University
08.2022

South Laurel High School
06.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Time Management
  • Organization Skills
  • Mentoring
  • Crisis Management
  • Experience with Children Crisis Intervention
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Clinical Therapeutic Interventions
  • Assessments
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Motivational Style
  • Activity Development

Awards

Awarded a Pioneer Scholarship valued at $72,000 to Transylvania University, along with other grants and scholarships, enabling a debt-free undergraduate program completion. Also inducted into the Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society in October 2023. 

References

Kimberly Begley, Former Employer 

(606)312-4201


Whitney Estes, Former Supervisor 

(606)595-1362


More references available upon request. 

Timeline

Child & Family Interventionist, Jackson County High School

Cumberland River Comprehensive Care

Community Support Associate

Brighter Futures Therapy Center

Service Provider

Cumberland River Comprehensive Care

Mentor

Camp Leap

Babysitter

The Begley Family

Office Assistant

Joe T. Roberts Attorney at Law

Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development -

Lindsey Wilson College

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Transylvania University

South Laurel High School

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