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MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care. Seeks to provide effective and supportive care while simultaneously continuing both personal and professional development.
Skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Legal Documentation 
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Strong communicator
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Team player
  • Patient-centered care​
  • Mood disorders knowledge
Experience
Mental Health Coordinator
Birmingham, ALJBSMHA/Oct 2016 to Current
  • Supervisor for Jefferson County Family Court Mental Health Staff 
  • Advised patients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans.
  • Conduct mental health assessments for high risk juveniles and provide recommendations to the court
  • Provide individual and family therapy
Juvenile Court Liaison
Birmingham, ALJBSMHA/Mar 2012 to Oct 2016
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Assessed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.
  • Reduced the unnecessary risk of institutional care by treating high-risk clients living in the community.
Case Manger and Therapist
Birmingham, ALJBSMHA/Feb 2010 to Apr 2012
  • Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
  • Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
In Home Team Co-Therapist
Birmingham, ALJBSMHA/Jun 2009 to Feb 2010
  • Provided intensive In Home Therapy with the lead therapist for 12-16 weeks
  • Educated residents and their families regarding other community resources.
  • Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
Social work Internship
Homewood, ALHomewood City Schools/Jan 2009 to May 2009
  • Interned with Leigh Cohen Long, LCSW
  • Lead a group at the alternative school teaching students to crochet
  • Provided individual therapy with clients
  • Attended school board meetings
Social work Internship
BirminghamJBSMHA and Family Court /Jan 2008 to Aug 2008
  • Interned under Robbyn Lawson, LCSW, PIP
  • Completed assessments and provided recommendations for clients
  • Attended court hearings and advocated for clients
RAP Case Manager
Birmingham, ALJBSMHA/Jun 2005 to Dec 2008
  • Worked with high risk juveniles that had a mental health diagnosis returning to the community following a DYS placement
  • Advocated for clients within the community, school settings, and court hearings
  • Provided structured leisure time activities for clients
Education
Bachelor of Science: Psychology and Criminal JusticeUniversity of Alabama2005Birmingham, Al
Master of Science: Social Work University of Alabama 2009Tuscaloosa, AL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • JBSMHA
  • Homewood City Schools
  • JBSMHA and Family Court

School Attended

  • University of Alabama

Job Titles Held:

  • Mental Health Coordinator
  • Juvenile Court Liaison
  • Case Manger and Therapist
  • In Home Team Co-Therapist
  • Social work Internship
  • RAP Case Manager

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Psychology and Criminal Justice
    Master of Science : Social Work

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