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RESIDENTIAL MI/CD MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Professional Summary

A highly skilled, friendly, and energetic licensed mental health professional with 15 years of experience working with adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses in a variety of contexts. Strong assessment and treatment planning skills. A creative and analytical thinker who collaborates with clients to find ways to reach their goals and live better lives. Ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, and interact with individuals on all levels. Uses evidenced based techniques and tailors them to each client's personal style. Team orientated. Curious and always seeking to learn more about possible treatment options. 

Skills

Serious and Persistent Mental Illness in Adults

Personality Disorders

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Chronic Health Problems & Pain

Person Centered Approaches

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Trauma Informed Counseling

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialetical Behavioral Therapy

Substance Abuse

Anger Management





Creative Problem Solving

Crisis Interventions

Biopsychosocial Diagnostic Assessments

Functional Assessments

Culturally Sensitive (experience with translators)

HIPPA

Maintaining Records for Insurance Companies

Developing and Facilitating Groups


Work History
Residential MI/CD Mental Health Practitioner 2014 - 2015
Residential Services Inc.North Branch , MN
  • Orientated clients with serious mental illnesses and substance use problems to the Intensive Residential Treatment Program.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Conducted therapeutic individual sessions using motivational interviewing and CBT to help client's reach individual recovery goals. 
  • Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psychoeducational and coping skills groups to improve clients' level of functioning. Utilized creative approaches to keep clients engaged. 
  • Collaborated with co-workers on all shifts, social workers, family members, psychiatrists, payees, probation officers and crisis workers to coordinate client care. Connected clients with community resources as needed.
  • Assisted clients with their individualized "self-medication" programs to help them work towards taking their medications independently when back in the community. Provided first aid when needed. 
  • Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.




ARMHS Mental Health PractitionerJan 2005 - Jan 2011
InnovageOrlando , FL
  • Caseload of 15-20 clients. 27+ hours of client contact hours per week.
  • Provided Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARHMS) and Independent Living Skills training (ILS) to adults experiencing a serious mental illness and/or chemical dependency.
  • Individualized skill teaching on topics such as coping, decision-making and independent living skills with clients in their homes.
  • Completed necessary documentation such as case notes, goal plans, functional assessments, medication lists, crisis plans, and billing notes.
  • Provided social service support for four HUD subsidized buildings owned by the CAP agency. Tenants all recently homeless and were experincing mental illnesses and/or chemical dependency problems. Coordinated move-ins/outs. Mediated disputes.
  • Provided outreach services to clients with SPMI who were homeless.
  • Coordinated with clients, family members, social workers, therapists, psychiatrists and other providers to ensure client needs were being met. Facilitated communication between providers when needed.








Mental Health Counselor2002 - 2004
Ymca MarylandBaltimore County , MD
  • Worked with adults experiencing a MI/CD in a Rule 36 facility(60 beds) to become more stable and independent.
  • Assessed residents' needs, developed rapport, wrote treatment plans, and assisted with ADLs.
  • Coordinated activities to suit varying interests of the residents.
  • Managed the facility some evenings and weekends.
  • Mediated resident conflicts, directed crisis interventions, answered phones, coordinated staff breaks, and hourly rounds.
  • Facilitated treatment within multiple departments in the facility, with county social workers, case managers, therapists, psychiatrists and crisis workers.
  • Introduced the idea of having psycho educational groups for the residents run by staff members. Collaborated with the administration, counselors, and nursing staff to develop these groups. Created 12 new weekly groups.
  • Taught classes on coping skills, independent living and art.
  • Trained new mental health counselors as requested by the program director.

Practicum Assessment Student2010 - 2011
Residential Services Inc.Cambridge , MN
  • Administered, scored, and interpreted a variety of cognitive, neuropsychological and personality tests.
  • Conducted functional assessment interviews.
  • Tested diverse populations (children and adults) for Social Security, learning disabilities, ADHD, and dementia assessments and so forth.

Practicum Student- Crisis Telephone Counselor2008 - 2009
Crisis ConnectionCity , STATE
  • Counseled a diverse population of callers experiencing a crisis.
  • Performed suicide assessments and formed safety plans with callers when possible.
  • Coordinated with emergency personnel as needed.
  • Offered referrals to needed resources such as low cost counseling, legal aid, food shelves and therapy groups.
  • Reviewed and updated Crisis Connection's resource database.

Substitute Teacher2001 - 2002
St. Peter, Nicollet & LeSuer Public Schools
  • Grades K-12.

Nursing Assistant/Mentor2000 - 2002
Grandview Good Samaritan CenterCity , STATE
  • Assisted residents with personal cares and ADL's.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

Case manager/Drop-in Center Coordinator2004 - 2004
Eagan Counseling Clinic (Now MN Mental Health Clinic)City , STATE

  • Assisted clients diagnosed with a SPMI to obtain services and ran the drop-in center
  • Connected clients with Medical Assistance, Social Security, energy assistance, food shelves, psychiatric and medical services, housing, and other needed resources.
  • Organized drop-in center program to include more interactive skill building groups and activities with member suggestions. More than tripled client participation in groups and activities per billing dept.
  • Assisted clients in planning and carrying out recreational activities.
  • Wrote a newsletter for 250+ members monthly.

ARMHS Mental Health Practitioner2015 - Current
Options Family & Behavior ServicesCity , STATE

Education
Master of Arts: Clinical Psychology2014
Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy UniversityCity, State
  • Trauma concentration
  • GPA 3.7
Master of Arts: Counseling and Psychological Services2010
St. Mary's University of MinnesotaCity, State

  • GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Art History (minor)2001
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeCity, State
  • GPA: 3.7

CHP International- Intensive language and cultural study in Paraguay: 2002
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School Attended

  • Minnesota School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
  • St. Mary's University of Minnesota
  • Gustavus Adolphus College

Job Titles Held:

  • Residential MI/CD Mental Health Practitioner
  • ARMHS Mental Health Practitioner
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Practicum Assessment Student
  • Practicum Student- Crisis Telephone Counselor
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Nursing Assistant/Mentor
  • Case manager/Drop-in Center Coordinator

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Clinical Psychology 2014
    Master of Arts : Counseling and Psychological Services 2010
    Bachelor of Arts : Psychology, Art History (minor) 2001
    CHP International- Intensive language and cultural study in Paraguay : 2002

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