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Kelsey
Houston
Professional Summary

Client focused Mental Health Specialist and Graduate-Level Student with over 5 years of varying mental health experience providing a wide variety of individual, group, and familial counseling techniques and interventions strategies. Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records,reports, and medical charts. Strong background in treating clients with behavioral disorders, anxiety, and on the Autism Spectrum.

Skills
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health Treatment
  • Child and Adolescent Health
  • Youth and Adolescent Development
  • Counseling and Therapeutic Techniques
  • Medical research
  • Clinical research
  • Data Analysis (SPSS)
  • Teaching/Instruction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Handle with Care
  • Pivotal Response Treatment
  • Automated External Defibrillator
  • CPR Certified
Education
Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, TNExpected in 12/2021Master of Arts: Marriage And Family Therapy
  • Specialization in Play Therapy
  • Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2019)
  • Member of American Counseling Association (2019)
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN08/2018Bachelor of Science: Psychology
  • Member of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology (2017)
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN08/2018Bachelor of Science: Sociology
  • Member of Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society (2016)
  • Minored in Dance Education
Work History
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist
Nashville, TN11/2019 - Current
  • Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
  • Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Utilized group therapy to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep care team informed of changes.
Shelby County Schools- Substitute Teacher
Memphis, TN10/2018 - Current
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Mental Health Cooperative- Child and Adolescent Care Manager
Nashville, TN03/2019 - 10/2019
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
  • Updated treatment plans on weekly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community, educational, and home environments.
  • Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance- Biomedical Research Assistant
Nashville, TN08/2015 - 08/2017
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic daily functional skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Created all documentation, including progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
  • Worked closely with adults and children in various settings, including in community, at residential facilities and within homes.
  • Identified appropriate treatment resources and recommended patients for these services.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients.
  • Developed macros, special formulas and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews.
  • Educated patients regarding all facets of clinical study participation.
  • Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
  • Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Shelby County Schools
  • Mental Health Cooperative
  • Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance

School Attended

  • Trevecca Nazarene University
  • Tennessee State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Specialist
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Child and Adolescent Care Manager
  • Biomedical Research Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Marriage And Family Therapy
    Bachelor of Science : Psychology
    Bachelor of Science : Sociology

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