Skilled
professional with over 10 years of experience in providing behavior health services with integrity , compassion, and following best practice guidelines. Experienced in several facets of behavioral
health, crisis intervention, addiction
counseling, family preservation, child and
adolescent counseling. Experienced with coordination of services and working
with others on clinical treatment team. Experience working
with clients from a diverse populations dealing with
treatment for anger management, trauma , sexuality issues,
juvenile sexual offenders, conduct problems, addiction and
experience in family therapy , conflict
resolution. Customer service and call center experience. Computer Savvy and Efficient at learning new skills.
Education and Training
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLExpected in 2006 – –Masters Of Science:Mental Health Counseling - GPA:
Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FLExpected in 2002 – –Bachelor of Science:Psychology - GPA:
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, GAExpected in – –Licensed professional counselor:# LPC008407 - GPA:
Experience
American Psychological Association - Therapist Scottsbluff, NE, 09/2015 - Current
 Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions for mental health and substance abuse issuesÂ
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications
Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client. ns.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
American Psychological Association - Therapist Sheboygan, WI, 11/2013 - 07/2015
Provided efficient in- home therapeutic services to families , young adults, children and adolescents,
Provided individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, wraparound services, case coordination.
Maintained case load 20 -25 clients.
Completed and maintained intake and updates of treatment plans.
Completed weekly BIRP progress notes, coordinated with case workers and referral sources on client monthly.
Participation in weekly treatment team meetings and supervision.
Attend Court dates as request to provide treatment summary and recommendations.
Grafton Integrated Health Network - Behavioral Intake Counselor Richmond, VA, 01/2011 - 12/2012
Conducting initial behavioral health triage of members in call center environment, providing benefit explanation to members and providers, completing risk screening with members, telephonic intake and completing initial care notification for MH intensive outpatient programs, and urgent IP MH admissions,.
Partners Healthcare System - Assessment & Referral Services Counselor- PRN Somerville, MA, 02/2009 - Current
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
 Initiated level of care with manage care providers , Provided clinical for admission and continued stay reviews
Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Duties include completing comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments of adults and children seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Providing provisional diagnosis, supplying clients with resource referrals, and clinical information for insurance pre-certification.
Case consults with physicians for client dispositions.
St. Jude's Recovery Center Inc - Substance Abuse Counselor -Detoxification Technician II City, STATE, 06/2008 - 08/2010
Assisted with monitoring and treatment of clients in sub-acute chemical dependency detoxification, screening initial clients for admission requirements, facilitating addiction education groups utilizing proven coaching skills.
Youth Villages Inner Harbor - Direct Care Counselor City, STATE, 03/2007 - 05/2010
Assisting in treatment with SED population in intensive residential psychiatric setting for adolescents, assisting with daily Milieu Therapy and treatment interventions.
Planning and leading psycho educational groups, recreational activities, maintaining safe environment for residents.
Evaluating and documenting client information.
Friends Of Children Inc - Community Practitioner City, STATE, 07/2006 - 11/2006
Providing community based home/school counseling to youths and their families.
Provided assessments/referrals, and implementation of treatment plans developed to benefit the children and their families.
Documenting interventions, response to treatment and client progress.
Family Of Humanity Inc - Group Facilitator City, STATE, 08/2005 - 11/2006
Coordinating youth groups, parenting trainings in community centers for adolescent and families.
Implementing art interactive enrichment programs on health, prevention education, and social skills.
Skills
CPR Trained, Trained in non-violent crisis intervention, Experience in call center setting, level of care determination coaching,interpersonal skills, life coaching, counseling, crisis intervention, Detail oriented, diagnosis, documentation, family therapy, insurance, Excel, Microsoft Word,problem solving, type 65 wpm, excellent verbal and written communication
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Nova Southeastern University
Bethune-Cookman University
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors
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Therapist
Therapist
Behavioral Intake Counselor
Assessment & Referral Services Counselor- PRN
Substance Abuse Counselor -Detoxification Technician II
