Valorie Rowe
Panama City,FL
Summary
Empathetic Masters level therapist with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Targeted Addictions Case Manager
Pancare Of Florida
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Patient Liaison
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Responded to patient concerns and questions with compassionate and knowledgeable service.
- Researched and applied relevant healthcare laws and regulations to support compliance.
- Maintained patient records and updated electronic health systems to safeguard data.
- Worked effectively with staff from all departments to coordinate resolutions.
- Collected and analyzed patient feedback to evaluate quality of care.
- Monitored patient progress and provided emotional support.
- Advocated for patient rights and access to support resources in healthcare settings.
Masters Level Therapist
Florida Therapy Services
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Counselor with advanced skill in determining special interventions and treatment modalities for school aged children within the school environment.
- Conducts assessment of clients' mental health and environmental needs to determine appropriate treatment.
- Creates goals using measurable objectives based upon the clients' needs and in their own words.
- Assess progress of treatment and recovery, identify barriers and make appropriate changes to the treatment plan.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provides individualized treatment services based on the treatment plan and the clients' strengths, needs, abilities, preferences (SNAP), cultural identity, and language.
- Conduct discharge planning with the client (and involved family members when available and appropriate), and close client record in EHR.
Masters Level Therapist
Life Management Center Of Northwest Florida
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Therapist for Early Psychosis Intervention and Care (EPIC) team, treating individuals with advanced severe mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia and delusional disorder.
- Uses assessment information to develop individualized treatment plans within an established timeline based upon the clients assessed stage of change, and consultation with the client, family and treatment team.
- Address the clients' diagnosed mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders within the treatment plan.
- Creates goals using measurable objectives based upon the clients' needs and in their own words.
- Assess progress of treatment and recovery, identify barriers and make appropriate changes to the treatment plan.
- Provide services based on the clients' strengths, needs, abilities, preferences, cultural identity, and language.
- Develops appropriate client Personal Safety Plan as necessary.
- Recognize, respond to, high risk factors including suicidal and homicidal ideation and defuses volatile or dangerous situations.
- Conduct discharge planning with the client (and involved significant others when available and appropriate), and close client record in EHR.
- Recognize and manage transfer of care and other critical points in treatment.
Targeted Case Manager
Life Management Center of Northwest Florida
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Actively assisted adults with serious mental psychosis in gaining access to medical, social, educational and other needed services
- Networked within local community to build professional relationships with healthcare providers, outreach program leaders and government officials.
- Ultimately enhanced the functioning of individuals who have complex needs by coordinating the provision of quality treatment and support services in the most efficient and effective manner
- Aided clients in attaining self-empowerment and increased self-esteem to achieve self- sufficiency, independence and satisfaction of living
- Encouraged struggling adults in optimizing natural support systems to promote recovery and develop resiliency
- Presented clients with various mindfulness techniques to relieve current stressors and alleviate suicidal and homicidal ideations
- Provided support to the individual through assessment, monitoring, linkage, coordination, referral and advocacy.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
Freight Rate Supervisor
United States Air Force Civilian Service
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Managed a culturally diverse group of civilian and military personnel in the shipment of Air Force cargo
- Excels at making decisive decisions and coordinating tasks of numerous internal divisions and external agencies to ensure rapid, accurate delivery of equipment, material and resources
- Maintained U.S Air Force Secret security clearance to ensure confidential information was handled appropriately
- Originated and implemented operational processes and procedures, amplifying productivity
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Entered shipping information into computer system and estimated freight and postal rates.
- Closely observed and assessed subordinates to identify any environmental stressors and link individuals with base and community resources for treatment to ensure prevention of mental health issues for at risk individuals.
Freight Rate Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.1996 - 05.2011
- Managed a diverse group of military personnel and provided oversight of the accurate planning, packing and shipment of Air Force material
- During deployments to Iraq and Kuwait, observed and reported functioning of military members within the unit
- Advocated, and if necessary, coordinated professional services for individuals with high risk stress indicators
- Obtained First Aid/CPR certification and taught Air Force First Aid/CPR class to other military members
- Highly accomplished in developing effective processes and directing complex logistics functions for multi-million dollar projects
- Maintained Air Force Secret security clearance to ensure confidential information was handled appropriately
- Adeptness to work with minimal supervision, under strict deadlines and successfully complete objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling And Psychology
Troy University - Troy University, Center
City, FL2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Tyndall AFB, FL2014
Associate of Arts - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force, Troy University
Maxwell AFB, AL2011
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Patient Evaluation
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Chronic Disorders
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Build Coping Skills
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse Therapy
- Treatment of Veterans and their families
Accomplishments
U.S. Air Force, Holloman Air Force Base Traffic Management Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2008 and 2010
U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Traffic Management Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2001
U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School Academic Achievement Award 2000
Additional Information
- U.S. Air Force, Holloman AFB Traffic Management Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2008 and 2010.
- U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson AFB Traffic Management Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2001.
- U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School Academic Achievement Award 2000
Timeline
Targeted Addictions Case Manager
Pancare Of Florida
01.2022 - Current
Patient Liaison
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2022
Masters Level Therapist
Florida Therapy Services
04.2018 - 12.2018
Masters Level Therapist
Life Management Center Of Northwest Florida
09.2016 - 03.2018
Targeted Case Manager
Life Management Center of Northwest Florida
07.2015 - 09.2016
Freight Rate Supervisor
United States Air Force Civilian Service
05.2011 - 05.2012
Freight Rate Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.1996 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling And Psychology
Troy University - Troy University, Center
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Associate of Arts - Transportation
Community College of The Air Force, Troy University
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