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CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Summary
Responsible and experience school counselor, who has earned trust and respect working with youths and students in the social service industry. Eager to contribute accumulated experience in a school environment.
Core Qualifications
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Expert in intake completion and in conducting and analyzing Assessments |
Achievements
- Collaborated with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to ensure family cohesion and placement of youths in family/relative Parent Communication
- Organized parent forum in Indiana state, where 'The role of Parents in Truancy' were discussed. This attracted many parents, especially those with wards on probation by The Indiana Juvenile Justice system.
- Served as student mentor and counselor whenever academic problems and personal adjustments problems arose. Collaborated with school counselors and organized meetings with parents and guardians.
- Technology Integration
- Increased student participation in career assessments and psychological testings by introducing active and enjoyable computer programs which designed to attract students interest in such assessments.
Professional Experience
February 2014
to
March 2015
Universal Health ServicesNorwell , MACLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- My job description as a Clinical Program Director in charge of one of Aunt Martha's Group Homes include:
- Supervised and supported Staff and Management of the group home
- Attended and contributed to all Management decisions concerning clients and staff,.
- Liaised with The Department of Children and Family Services, and other service referrals to ensure positive achievement of treatment goals.
- Developed individual treatment plans and assigned clients to Therapist, Counselors and Case managers
- Created and Organized home structure with assigned staff responsibilities
- Ensured Team cooperation and productive team performance
- Managed Diversity and Cultural Competence
- Participated in ClinicalTeam meetings and in individual staff supervision
- Supervise and ensured the completion of all necessary paperwork and documentation, such as Time sheets, case notes, clinical assessment, CANS, psycho socials, Incident reports and Medicaid documentation and ensured compliance with designated time frame
- Ensure all Core Curriculum and on-going training of all staff within the program
- Managed and disbursed home's Petty cash.
- Managed Crisis and conflict situations, and ensured the safety of clients at all times.
- Developed client's Behavior Management Plan and monitored their implementation
- Engaged clients in weekly group therapy/counseling sessions and monitored progress within the program
- Carried out staff clinical supervisions and coordinated weekly staff meetings.
- Managed client confidentiality and employee privacy as per agency policy
- Act as client's advocate and attended medical appointments, Team meetings, Court hearings and other treatment meetings.
January 2012
to
February 2014
AmerifleetAlpharetta , GAGroup Home Supervisor/Clinical Mental Health Therapist
- My job description involves supervising Department's staff and offering therapeutic services to clients within Northwest Indiana communities. Clients include patients with mental disorders, personality disorders, psychosocial and environmental problem. Duties performed under this position include:
- Intake completion and clinical Assessments of all clients admitted to the program
- Diagnostic evaluation and assessment of client's treatment needs using DSM IV-TR tools
- Treatment planning, treatment plan reviews, and coordinated clients services
- Ensured the placement of clients in other non threatening and safe environment.
- Organized clients social interactions and exposure to community activities.
- Organized departmental meetings and individual manager's supervision
- Ensure services are in compliance with Medicaid and other insurance regulations.
- Timely documentation of clients case notes and other interactions in company proprietary reporting EDIS software
- Monitored service providers by periodically visiting client's homes and the community.
- Provided therapeutic services, such as Individual, Family, Group, Grief and substance abuse therapy to clients.
- Engaged in client case management activities
- Participated in Team meetings, acted as client's advocate, attended court hearings and accompanied clients to community activities
June 2010
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January 2012
GEMINUS CORPORATIONCity , STATESUPERVISOR/THERAPIST
- My job description involved supervising Family Service Department staff and offering therapeutic services to mentally sick clients within the diagnosed mental health problems, such as patients with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, schizo affective disorder, chemical dependency and other psychiatric cases. Duties performed under this position include:
- Diagnostic evaluation and assessment of the psychological/psychosocial problems of the clients using DSM IV tool.
- Verified and updated client's Medicaid eligibility and sourcing for other means of payment.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans and their review for clients services.
- Visited client and provided Home Based services- Therapy and Case management services to clients.
- Liaise with service referrals and facilitated client's placements for further services.
- Evaluated clients services to ensure service progress and the achievement of treatment goals.
- Carried out individual staff supervision and coordinated weekly staffing with department staff
- Timely completion of case notes, and documentation of other services rendered to clients in company proprietary reporting EDIS software.
- Other functions as assigned by the Director of Family services.
December 2006
to
May 2010
REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CENTERCity , STATESERVICE COORDINATOR
- CIRCLE AROUND FAMILIES) Worked as Service Coordinator/Case Manager with Regional Mental Health Center (Circle Around Family program). Duties and assignments I handled include:
- Coordinated company services to youths referred by probation and those with the Department of Children and family Services.
- Completed clients intake, Treatment plan, and other assessments to determine therapeutic services needed.
- Assigned appropriate service providers to work with youths and their families on determined services, such as tutoring, mentoring, therapy, drug screens, parenting skills and independent living skills.
- Monitored developmentally challenged youths and assisted them in imbibing valuable life skills, such as learning to operate in their communities and participation in their social circle.
- Provided appropriate risk assessments and behavior modification activities to clients.
- Encouraged intellectually challenged youths to cope with their challenges and learn to operate effectively.
- Organized and coordinated team meetings by bringing client and mental health professionals together for emergency and monthly progress meetings.
- Provided individual counseling to clients and their guardians.
- Organized and coordinated youth forums, programs, career weeks and other special events to build leadership skills, encourage team building and positive decision.
- Exposed clients to community resources and accompanied them to facilities, such as court, hospital, libraries, career centers and hospitals.
- Monitored clients in residential settings, school and in other community facilities and encouraged good behavior and compliance.
- Prepared detailed and appropriate clients progress reports and documentation.
Education and Training
2000
University of LagosCity, State, NigeriaMaster of Arts: Educational Psychology-Counseling
This certificate has been evaluated by United State Credential Evaluators as equivalent to 'Masters in Educational Psychology'.(Ready to present during interview)
1999
University of LagosCity, State, NigeriaBachelor of Art: Educational Psychology-Counseling
Equivalent to United States 'Bachelor degree in Educational Psychology'.
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Certifications
ILLINOIS LICENSED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS (TYPE 73)
Qualified mental Health Practitioner.
Certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
American Red Cross Adult/Child, Infant CPR, BBP/PODT Certification
Community Involvement
Coordinated many Parents forum, where issues of Truancy, Substance abuse and other psycho-social issues were discussed.
Facilitate in School Career programs.
Volunteer and coordinated many school 'Walk for your Health Programs' within Indiana State.
Affiliations
Qualified Mental Health Practitioner.
National Association of Professional Women
Skills
Licensed Professional educator(type73)
Computer proficiency-MS office(Excel, Words, Power point and Outlook Express)
Ability to navigate through Reporting Softwares and Internet Programs.
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School Attended
- University of Lagos
Job Titles Held:
- CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- Group Home Supervisor/Clinical Mental Health Therapist
- SUPERVISOR/THERAPIST
- SERVICE COORDINATOR
Degrees
- Master of Arts : Educational Psychology-Counseling
Bachelor of Art : Educational Psychology-Counseling
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