director of admissions resume example with 16+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
I am a seasoned Clinician and Therapist that possesses in-depth knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, I am driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. I am comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. I am team oriented and have a strong track of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, administration and local agencies. My vast experience includes working with youth and adolescent in a residential and community settings as well working with adults from diverse populations in one to one, group and inpatient acute care settings.
Skills
I am able to perform clinically appropriate interventions that includes assessments, individual/group/family counseling, case management, discharge planning and crisis intervention.
My versatile skills include adaptability to any situation, excellent listening skills and I am capable of following as well as giving directions.
I am a very dependable and trustworthy person that is always prompt.
Knowledge of telephonic and face to face mental health crisis triage, assessment, intervention and disposition on site in community/hospital settings.
My experience has allowed me to be knowledgeable of EMTALA laws, psychiatric diagnosis, treatment terminology; completing biopsychosocial patient assessments, including conducting formal mental status evaluation and patient medical history. Lastly, I am familiar with community resources, third party payers, as well as managed care companies regarding the development of a clinically appropriate crisis intervention and disposition plan.
I am open to learning new situations and I am a very quick learner.
 I am a dedicated manager with strong work ethic and ability to build lasting community and staff relationships.
I have experience in operations management, policy revisions, budget development, FTE management and staffing.
I am adept at communicating effectively and able to motivate employees to perform to their maximum potential.
I have exceptional organizational and planning skills.
I am able to improve productivity  and morale by initiating systems for accountability and instituting effective training programs by leading by example.
Experience
01/2017 to Director of AdmissionsGwynedd-Mercy College | Gwynedd Valley, PA,
Operations Management
Policy revisions
Budget Development
FTE management
Staffing
Crisis Intervention/Triage
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis/treatment terminology
Completing Intake Assessment evaluations
Knowledge of third party payers, insurances and recertification procedures
Knowledge of EMTALA LAWS
08/2012 to 01/2017Director of Assessment and Referral CenterUniversal Health Services | Crestview, FL,
I transferred from this UHS facility to join the new build of the newest UHS facility called Coral Shores Behavioral Health in Stuart, Florida.Â
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Same requirements as listed in the current position for Director of Admissions at Coral Shores Behavioral Health.
2012 to 08/2012PERS ClinicianAspiranet | Hanford, CA,
Provides crisis assessment and interventions to identify patients that are imminent threat to themselves or others
Determines the possible need for inpatient treatment, coordinating with private and community resources
Assists with petitioning for Temporary Detainment orders (TDOs) /Emergency Custody Orders (ECOs) for individuals that lack the capacity to be voluntarily admitted , if inpatient treatment is deemed necessary.
08/2011 to 08/2012Certified PrescreenerUniversal Health Services | Groton, CT,
Provides crisis assessment and interventions to identify patients that are imminent threat to themselves or others and determines possible need for inpatient treatment, coordinating with private and community resources.Â
Provide mental health and substance abuse emergency services for individuals of all ages.
Complete pre-admissions screenings
Facilitate hospital admissions and discharges
Provide outpatient assessments
Crisis intervention
Crisis case management
Ability to initiate Temporary Detaining Orders (TDOs) and Emergency Custody Orders (ECOs)
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2011 to 2012Social WorkerBerkshire Health Systems, Inc. | Great Barrington, MA,
Provides social work and case management services for adults with Chemical Dependency and Psychiatric Issues.
Completes psychosocial assessments, discharge/aftercare planning and liaisons with community resources.
Provides case management to assigned patients and provides group, family and individual therapy as prescribed.
Responsible for documentation of individual, group and family therapy
02/2010 to 01/2017Mobile Assessment ClinicianVirginia Beach Psychiatric Center | City, STATE,
Provide Crisis intervention in community and hospital settings
Assist with safety planning
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis/treatment planning
Knowledge of Emtala Laws
Ability to be flexible with on-call status
08/2005 to 08/2010Clinical TherapistBarry Robinson Center | City, STATE,
Identify, document and report psychosocial needs of residents in compliance with state and federal regulations while following established facility policies and procedures.
Participate in resident care planning meetings for continuous communication and delivery of social services to residents and members of their families.
Maintain each resident's documentation as it relates to social services care and/or as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
Communicate admission and discharge information to other departments as needed.
Ability to provide initiative and use good judgement in determining the needs of the residents in conformance with recognized standards.
09/2003 to 2010Clinical Group TherapistBarry Robinson Center | City, STATE,
Ability to engage clients and monitor progress.
Functionality in quick paced outpatient setting.
Enthusiasm and passion for client care
Strong organizational skills and reliability
Detailed and accurate documentation skills.
02/2000 to 05/2003Functional Family Therapist/Anger Management TherapistBarry Robinson Center | City, STATE,
Use of the functional family therapy model for treatment.
Use the functional family therapy model as primary case management and assessments.
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Education and Training
Expected in 1998 to to Master of Arts | Clinical/Community PsychologyNorfolk State University, Norfolk, VAGPA: Graduate Degree
Expected in 1993 to to Bachelor of Science | Psychology, Sociology and AnthropologyGuilford College, Greensboro, North CarolinaGPA: Undergraduate Degree
Expected in to to no degree - transferred to Guilford College | PsychologyUniversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North CarolinaGPA: No degree - transferred to Guilford College
Expected in to to no degree - additional classes | researchWake Forest University, Winston Salem, North CarolinaGPA: No degree - additional graduate classes
Activities and Honors
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
I have several awards and medals for Ice Skating
Previous volunteer for the annual Crosby Golf Tournament in Bermuda, NC
Previous Board Member for Charter Lakes Condominium Association
Previous member of the Graduate Psychological Association
Previous member of the Virginia Association for Black Psychologists
Former Secretary for the Professional Staffing Board at the Barry Robinson Center
Former Board Member of NAMI Virginia Beach
Top fundraiser for NAMI WALKS in 2016b and received awardÂ
Recipient Award for Who's Who Among College Students
Recipient award for All American Scholar
Annual Walker for the suicide prevention walks and NAMI walks
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School Attended
Norfolk State University
Guilford College
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Wake Forest University
Job Titles Held:
Director of Admissions
Director of Assessment and Referral Center
PERS Clinician
Certified Prescreener
Social Worker
Mobile Assessment Clinician
Clinical Therapist
Clinical Group Therapist
Functional Family Therapist/Anger Management Therapist