Veronica Stackhouse
Lumberton,NC
Summary
I am an experienced professional seeking an opportunity to use my background in Mental Health and Substance Abuse crisis. I have proven the ability to work well in team environments and collaborate effectively with others. I'm seeking a part-time, contract position, or work from home position where I can continue to develop my professional skills and contribute to the growth of an organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Professional-Crisis Based
Monarch/Tanglewood Abor
2023.02 - Current
- Maintained treatment rooms and workstations in compliance with OSHA standards to deliver safe and therapeutic experiences.
- Evaluate discharge planning, recovery session in open group and complete proper documentation in credible and on QP notes.
- Provide service coordination for individual with mental health and substance abuse issues and is responsible for developing with other team members concerning outpatient or inpatient services.
- Coordinate services with program, staff, inpatient facilities and detoxification facilities and establish linkage to residential programs and community resources.
- Collaborate during morning meeting about individual's placement and any behavior change
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
I/DD Associate Professional
Riverbend Services, Inc.
2020.11 - 2022.01
- Collaborated with nurses and house manger to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing independent life skills in group setting.
- Adhere to state require training when working with individuals with mental health issues.
- Monitor individual overnight and ensuring daily routine is completed; bathing, eating, chores.
- Documentation on eating routine, behaviors, medication intake, and PCP goals
- Transport individual on outing, doctor appointments, and work.
Director Support Associate
RHA Health Care
2018.11 - 2021.05
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Converse with team members about behavior changes, goals not met.
- Assist individual with making decision that would benefit them with independent living.
- Transport individuals to doctor appointments, outing, work, and to day program.
- Ensure safety of all individuals on shift
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Mental Health Technician
Strategic Behavioral Center
2014.03 - 2018.12
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Conduct psycho-education, recreational, and interpersonal skills development groups with adolescent age 9 to 18 years of age
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
Residential Mentor/Teacher's Assistant
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
2011.05 - 2014.06
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Manage the milieu by using crisis intervention to prevent disruptions during education.
- Continue professional development and participated in educational training, conferences, and team meeting to ensure educational and personal growth with all male adolescents.
- Encouraged cognitive development and social interaction by constructing lesson plans, craft, and other projects.
- Worked with several school districts to gain access to student 401 plans, PCP, educational transcript and report cards.
Paraprofessional
Columbus Group Homes
2007.04 - 2011.05
- Incorporate life skills to residents that suffer from mental health illness
- Transport residents to outing, doctors appointment and to day program
- Prepared breakfast, lunch for all resident while providing residential and community support.
- Administer medication and report any changes
- Complete proper documentation on goals and in house log
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Ashford High School
Ashford, AL05.2017
High School Diploma -
West Columbus High School
Cerro Gordo, NC06.2003
Skills
- Team Builder
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Intervention
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- First Aid/CPR
- Quick learner
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Communication
- Compassion
- Qualified in patient transport
- Goal-based planning tools
- Team-based Approaches
- WRAP
- NCPSS
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Qualified Professional-Crisis Based
Monarch/Tanglewood Abor
2023.02 - Current
I/DD Associate Professional
Riverbend Services, Inc.
2020.11 - 2022.01
Director Support Associate
RHA Health Care
2018.11 - 2021.05
Mental Health Technician
Strategic Behavioral Center
2014.03 - 2018.12
Residential Mentor/Teacher's Assistant
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
2011.05 - 2014.06
Paraprofessional
Columbus Group Homes
2007.04 - 2011.05
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Ashford High School
High School Diploma -
West Columbus High School
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