Yvette Howes
Summary
Experienced crisis response professional knowledgeable about strategies for reintroducing calm to emotionally-charged crisis situations. Skilled in collaborative problem solving and professional communication. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Therapist and Supervisor
Aspire Indiana Health
10.2022 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized crisis intervention plans.
- Enhanced community support by collaborating with local agencies and resources to address clients'' needs effectively.
- Provided emergency mental health services for clients in crisis, stabilizing their emotional state and preventing potential harm.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans, guiding clients through the recovery process and reducing recidivism rates.
Program Manager and Crisis Supervisor
Mental Health America Of Greater Indianapolis
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures in conjunction with a multidisciplinary crisis team and the FSSA.
- Conducted outreach and trainings with the Indiana Sheriffs Association for the Basic Jail Academy
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Indiana 211 Partnership
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with consumers and address concerns.
Interim Bilingual Teacher of Record and Inclusion
Global Preparatory Academy
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Monitored student progress in both ENL growth and English fluency.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Mental Health Clinician
Behavior Specialists Of Indiana
11.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Middle School and High School Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- 2016-2017: Full time 6th grade teacher
- 2017-2019: Full time French ( I, II, III) and Spanish (I and II) teacher. Also conducted cross-curricular lectures in literature to supplement foreign language learning
Neuropsychometrist
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Participated in independent and multi-disciplinary evaluations to formulate diagnostic impressions and provide treatment plans.
- Conducted neuropsychological intake and assessments at staged intervals during course of client treatments.
- Maintained high level of clinical quality to promote achievement of clinical outcomes.
- Facilitated liaisons with other health care programs to coordinate services.
- Evaluated symptoms of brain injuries or abnormal brain functioning to assess for stroke, Alzheimer's disease or types of dementia.
- Prepared neuropsychological reports using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, direct observations and interviews.
Education
Master Of Education - Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN12.2016
Master Of Arts - Community Counseling
Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI04.2011
Post-Baccalaureate - Montessori Education (Early Childhood)
University of Rome III
Rome, Italy05.2005
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology (Neuroscience Emphasis)
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2004
Skills
- Multilingual
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Crisis Assessment
- Staff Meetings
- ASIST Certified ( Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
- Community Partnerships
- Training and Development
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Certified in CANS/ANSA assessments
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Crisis Therapist and Supervisor
Aspire Indiana Health
10.2022 - Current
Program Manager and Crisis Supervisor
Mental Health America Of Greater Indianapolis
08.2021 - 03.2024
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Indiana 211 Partnership
07.2020 - 08.2021
Interim Bilingual Teacher of Record and Inclusion
Global Preparatory Academy
12.2019 - 08.2020
Middle School and High School Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2016 - 06.2019
Mental Health Clinician
Behavior Specialists Of Indiana
11.2015 - 01.2020
Neuropsychometrist
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master Of Education - Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
Valparaiso University
Master Of Arts - Community Counseling
Lakeland College
Post-Baccalaureate - Montessori Education (Early Childhood)
University of Rome III
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology (Neuroscience Emphasis)
Western Washington University
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