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AREA MANAGER
Professional Summary
Dedicated to youth and families with 9.5 years of work in the mental health, social services  fields. Extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and emotionally disturbed youth.
 Organized manager who is successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. 
Compassionate, solutions-oriented individual who is dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for children, adolescents.
Skills

 

  • Culturally sensitive
  • Trained in indicators of child abuse
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Adept at treatment and discharge planning
  • Knowledge of juvenile justice system
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
  • Case management proficiency
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Strong public speaker
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Seclusion procedures professional
Work History
Area Manager 01/2007 to Current
Youth Dynamics – Billings, MT
    Currently I work in a supervisor role managing a clinical dept. of people including Youth Case Managers, a therapist, in-home specialists, etc. I oversee the care of children and their families who are struggling with emotional and behavioral issues in the Billings area.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Supervised comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
  • Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
  • Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
  • Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues.
  • Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
Counselor 09/2003 to 09/2005
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch – Billings, MT
After receiving my Master's Degree in Psychology from MSU-B, I began a counselor postion at YBGR. I was certified a Level IV Counselor and took all of the required traning courses. I worked directly with high risk youth in a secure lock-down unit.
Relief Therapist 12/2003 to 11/2006
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch – Billings, MT
    While also working as a Counselor for YBGR, I started a secordary position as a therapist. I conducted individual, group, and family therapy. I covered caseloads temporarily for therapists on an as needed basis. I worked with both girls and boys ages pre-teen and teen.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
Assistant Program Manager- King Group Home 09/2005 to 02/2007
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch – Billings, MT
     Worked as an Assistant Manager for King Group an intensive therapeutic level community home for boys ages 14-18. I helped train, supervise direct care staff and manage the day to day living of the youth. In addition, I worked with the youth in the home and was on-call.
  • Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
Education
High School Diploma: 7th in class ranking 1997 Plentywood High School - Plentywood, MT
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology-Major and Minor French 2001 Caroll College - Helena, MT
Master of Science: Psychology 2003 Montana State University-Billings - Billings, MT
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Youth Dynamics
  • Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch
  • Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch

School Attended

  • Plentywood High School
  • Caroll College
  • Montana State University-Billings

Job Titles Held:

  • Area Manager
  • Counselor
  • Relief Therapist
  • Assistant Program Manager- King Group Home

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 7th in class ranking 1997
    Bachelor of Arts : Psychology-Major and Minor French 2001
    Master of Science : Psychology 2003

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