Tulena Dezi Sumar
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Accomplished mental health professional with extensive experience in therapeutic intervention and crisis management, notably at Grady Health System. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing client outcomes. Skilled in both individual counseling and group therapy facilitation, achieving significant improvements in mental health status for diverse populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Headway Workforce
Atlanta, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments of clients to determine mental health needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including suicide risk assessment and safety planning.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals as needed.
- Monitored client progress through review of clinical records and feedback from family members or other involved parties.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client contact according to agency policies and procedures.
- Educated clients and families about mental illness diagnoses, medications, side effects, community resources, and other relevant information.
- Provided referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or vocational training when necessary.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that could lead to relapse or further deterioration of mental health status.
- Actively participated in team meetings and supervision sessions where case discussions were held regularly.
- Triage walk-in patients weekly for various issues, such as crisis intervention, abbreviated counseling, medication management appointments, behavioral health assessment updates, treatment planning, or obtaining resources.
- Counseled patients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
Mobile Assessor
Behavioral Health ConnectionsAt
Atlanta, GA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted assessments and interviews with clients to determine eligibility for services.
- Advised management of potential risks associated with assessment results and recommended strategies for mitigating them.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that all client assessments were completed accurately and timely.
- Review the patient's intake documents to determine if they meet inpatient criteria.
Therapist
Ridgeview Institute
Smyrna, GA
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Identified environmental factors that may be contributing to client's symptoms and collaborated with them to create an action plan for change.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals and families.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing as treatment approaches.
Therapist
Serenity Community Services
Union City, GA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed individual therapy with a range of clients, from children to adults, with various mental health illnesses.
- Utilized various therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy, and others.
- Document in a timely manner and according to the company's policies.
- Conducted crisis therapy sessions and assessed suicidal ideations, homicidal ideations, and safety concerns.
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Georgia Department Of Public Health
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed potential exposure risk to the virus by interviewing patients and close contacts.
- Educated patients about symptoms of COVID-19, safety measures, and quarantine protocols.
- Performed data entry tasks related to case investigation into a secure database system.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to disease control and prevention efforts during the pandemic.
- Utilized problem solving skills when faced with difficult situations such as uncooperative interviewees or conflicting information from multiple sources.
Life Coach
My Sister's Keeper
Riverdale , GA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Wrote care plans, discharge summaries, crisis plans, behavioral plans, and conduct orientation with new residents.
- Utilized evidence-based practice (Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment) to create service plan goals and assess each youth’s skills.
- Promoted communication and collaboration among the case manager, independent living specialist, and other care team members.
- Planned and lead skill-building activities to develop the youths' physical, emotional, and social growth, to maintain independence.
- Attended and actively participated in staff meetings, case conferences, staff development meetings, and training activities.
Cashier/Stocker
Big Lots
Roswell, GA
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Behavorial Aide
Positive Change Counseling Center
Atlanta, GA
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Created positive behavior strategies in collaboration with case managers for children, while encouraging positive enforcement.
- Documented interactions while supervising visits to ensure positive engagements and non-maltreatment of the child(ren).
- Collaborated with case managers, teachers, foster parents, and other professionals to maintain continuity of care for children.
- Fostered effective, ongoing communication with parents by providing verbal and written reports on children's activities.
Support Coordinator
Professional Case Management Services of America
Tucker, GA
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Planned and organized monthly visits to ensure the home is adequate, medical appointments are current, and protocols are in place.
- Collaborated effectively with state agencies to monitor issues, concerns, and advocate for the individual as needed.
- Documented findings at the homes and day program visits ensure positive engagements and non-maltreatment of individuals.
- Used a person-centered approach to ensure the individual choices were honored, and assisted with the development of the individual service plan.
Tranporter
Loving Helping Hands
Stone Mountain, GA
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided transportation and supervised visits, medical appointments, or court with children in the foster care system, with parents and caregivers.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors, and abbreviated therapy as needed.
- Facilitated communication between parents, guardians, foster care parents, social service case managers, supervisors, and school personnel regarding the client's progress, or lack thereof.
- Supervised visits between foster care children and their biological families ensure appropriate behavior and communication are maintained.
Certified Case Manager
Department of Family and Children Services
Athens, GA
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Engaged in collaborative efforts with the police department, schools, physicians, and other entities to enhance the personal safety and environments of youth across Clarke and Oconee County.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients using electronic medical records systems.
- Managed a fluctuating caseload of approximately 36 cases daily involving inadequate supervision, neglect, sexual and physical abuse.
- Monitored progress of clients in meeting goals established in care plans.
- Conducted 20 to 60 interviews on a weekly basis between child victims and their caretakers, in order to promote child welfare.
- Attended legal proceedings pertaining to child victims, and conveyed pertinent information to the respective family member.
Family Support Specialist
Gentia Behavorial Health Services
Lilburn, GA
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided necessary support for a host of services that cater to and benefit foster children and their individual caregivers.
- Educating parents on the essential fundamentals of parenthood in order to foster an environment suited for higher development.
- Monitored children in need of behavioral intervention, while offering timely and necessary assistance to caseworkers, as needed.
- Attend regular meetings with foster children and their caregivers, providing the required supervision and intervention skills.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
Bronx, NY08-2020
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Therapeutic intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Group therapy facilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Individual counseling
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Work #CSW009186 EXP: 9/30/2026
- EMDR Therapy Basic Training
- Basic Life (Support CPR and AED) EXP: 2/28/2025
Timeline
Therapist
Headway Workforce
07.2024 - Current
Mobile Assessor
Behavioral Health ConnectionsAt
10.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Grady Health System
01.2023 - Current
Therapist
Ridgeview Institute
03.2022 - 10.2023
Therapist
Serenity Community Services
12.2021 - 05.2022
COVID-19 Case Investigator
Georgia Department Of Public Health
08.2021 - 05.2022
Life Coach
My Sister's Keeper
10.2020 - 03.2022
Behavorial Aide
Positive Change Counseling Center
03.2019 - 03.2021
Cashier/Stocker
Big Lots
09.2018 - 09.2021
Support Coordinator
Professional Case Management Services of America
06.2016 - 11.2016
Tranporter
Loving Helping Hands
06.2016 - 11.2016
Family Support Specialist
Gentia Behavorial Health Services
11.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Case Manager
Department of Family and Children Services
07.2014 - 11.2016
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
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