Timyra Holland
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Instructor
Opportunity Now
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2024 - Current
- Lead and mentor groups of youth 16-20 in school, summer, and community programs, focusing on personal development, leadership, and academic enrichment.
- Design and implement creative curricula that engage youth in activities ranging from arts and sports to career exploration and life skills training.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to at-risk youth, helping them develop self-confidence, decision-making skills, and positive relationships.
- Establish and maintain relationships with families, schools, and community partners to provide comprehensive support and resources.
- Monitor and assess youth progress, implementing tailored interventions to address individual needs and goals.
- Lead workshops on topics such as career readiness, mental health, and social-emotional skills.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress reports, and behavior documentation.
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support during their mental health journey.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Case Manager
Progressive Of Seaside Systems
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Enhanced care coordination for patients with complex medical needs through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Social Worker Intern
Regions Behavioral Health Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Interviewed clients and to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Attended over 400 hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance
Mental Health Technician
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Administrative Assistant
Accurate Care
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date client records for reliable reference and communications
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Mental Health Counseling
- Resource Linkage
- Group Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health Interventions
- Psychoeducation
- Data Analysis and Reporting
Timeline
Youth Development Instructor
Opportunity Now
08.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Progressive Of Seaside Systems
11.2023 - 03.2024
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Social Worker Intern
Regions Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2022 - 01.2023
Mental Health Technician
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Accurate Care
04.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University