Tiffiny O'Dell
Aurora,CO
Summary
Adaptable clinician able to customize approaches to individual needs of each client. Evaluate individuals carefully, breaking down issues and devising supportive treatment approaches. Specialize in at risk youth care. Tireless mental health professional always looking for ways to help clients with traditional and forward-thinking approaches. Trained in assessment, crisis intervention and ongoing treatment. Supported clients dealing with mental health crisis by helping each develop skills to manage diverse situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Caseworker B
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated timely access to resources for clients by connecting them with appropriate support services within the community.
- Increased successful case resolutions by collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and agencies.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse caseloads, effectively managing complex situations with varying levels of urgency.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Placement Specialist/School-Based Clinician
The Medical Center of Aurora
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided crisis intervention and suicide prevention support
- Assessed and treated individuals with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems
- Educated clients and community members about mental and physical illness, abuse and medications
- Collaborated with other counselors, physicians and nurses to plan and coordinate treatments
- Developed and implemented treatment plans according to client needs
- Interviewed clients, reviewed reports and conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions
- Collected and documented client information obtained via interviews, tests and observation
Marketing Manager and Patient Care Liaison
Mile High Psychiatry
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Outreach to members in the community to connect them with mental health services
- Responsible for managing the schedules and appointments for the providers
- Ensures that outreach coordinators and specialists follow all processes and procedures
- Create strong collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Behavioral Health Advocate
Highlands Behavioral Health Systems
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Acts as the escalation point for tough issues and clients as well as mentoring and supporting the team
- Collaborates internally and with partners to insure that identified at-risk and high-risk youth are connected to resources through a multi-disciplinary team approach
- Conducting group therapy sessions for the patients and creating a therapeutic environment to aid in the success of their treatment
Registered Behavior Technician
Intercare Therapy
03.2019 - 04.2020
- As a registered behavior technician I worked with kids (my youngest client being 3 years old and my oldest client being 17 years old) with autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, self injurious behavior, and inappropriate sexual behavior
- I worked under a board certified behavior analyst: implementing interventions, conducting functional assessments, recording and interpreting data, as well as training new hires in the field
- Met clients' goals for acquiring new behavioral skills and reducing negative behaviors according to established protocols
- Facilitated collaboration with parents and caregivers, delivering updates on client progress
Education
MA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, ASU11.2024
Degree - Psychology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
12.2018
Skills
- Research
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Writing
- Interpersonal skills
- Data analysis
- Effective leadership
- Training
- Collaboration
- Partnerships
Timeline
Intake Caseworker B
Arapahoe County Department of Human Services
01.2024 - Current
Placement Specialist/School-Based Clinician
The Medical Center of Aurora
01.2022 - 01.2024
Marketing Manager and Patient Care Liaison
Mile High Psychiatry
03.2021 - 09.2021
Behavioral Health Advocate
Highlands Behavioral Health Systems
08.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Intercare Therapy
03.2019 - 04.2020
Degree - Psychology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
MA - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
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