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Candidate's Name , ACS, CADCIIEMAIL AVAILABLEObjectiveA position with a growth-oriented organization where my knowledge, skills and experience will have an immediate impact and valuable application.SummaryConsiderable knowledge of techniques and principles of Crisis intervention, Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral health Treatment processes, programing, policies, and procedures. Child and family development, family systems theory, crisis therapy intervention, and trauma focused interventions.Relevant ExperienceThe Psychosocial Caf, Norcross, GA, 2021- PresentSole Proprietor/Private PracticeAssessment: Conducting initial assessments to understand clients' mental health concerns and needs.Therapy Sessions: Providing individual, couples, or group therapy sessions using various therapeutic techniques and approaches.Treatment Planning: Developing personalized treatment plans to address clients' specific issues and goals.Counseling and Support: Offering emotional support, guidance, and coping strategies to help clients manage their mental health challenges.Record Keeping: Maintaining confidential client records and documentation of sessions for legal and ethical purposes.Continuing Education: Staying up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic techniques through ongoing education and training.Ethical Practice: Adhering to ethical guidelines and professional standards in the field of psychotherapy.Marketing and Administration: Managing the business aspects of a private practice, including marketing, scheduling, billing, and maintaining a safe and comfortable office environment.Supervision and Consultation: Seeking supervision or consultation when needed, especially for complex cases or ethical dilemmas.Networking: Building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, referral sources, and other mental health professionals.Gwinnett County Jail, Lawrenceville, GA. 2022-2023Mental Health CounselorResponds to unit calls for inmates in a mental health crisisIsolation and segregation checksInitial assessments for inmates admitted to the mental health caseloadCompletes the appt list for inmates scheduled for mental health assistanceDaily evaluations of inmates on suicide status and mental health observationsMaintains up to date progress notesCoffee Correctional, Nicholas, GA. 2020Mental Health CoordinatorProvided treatment plans and completed individual counseling to inmatesPREA follow up to inmates making the reportIsolation and segregation check-ins weeklySuicide risk evaluations and appropriate status/watch recommendationsResponded to mental health crisis callsEvaluated discipline reports and collaborated with prison staff for appropriate interventionsProvided training to security on interventions of mental health crisisProvided mental health resources to inmatesMaintained up to date records on suicide watch listRidgeview Institute Atlanta, GA. 2019-2021Director of Outpatient Program and Inpatient Addiction ServicesProvides guidance to develop and meet goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to the operational needs of the programs staff and patient care.Facilitates the coordination of resources including program development, marketing collateral, data tracking and referral development activities.Ensures the implementation of appropriate systems/process of programming that strengthens the the adult inpatient continuum of care.Provides program data as it pertains to justifying and controlling annual budgets as it pertains to department personnel as well as the allocation and qualifications of core staffing needs.Monitors and evaluates the ongoing utilization of the patient satisfaction survey and makes recommendations on trends that need to be addressed.Provides support on business development efforts to ensure service lines are conveyed in the community in an effective and accurate manner.Prioritizes Program Therapist schedules. Manages documentation compliance and thoroughness of clinical notes to ensure compliance with payor sourcesEastside Medical Center, Snellville, GA 2016-2019Behavioral Health Intake CounselorCompletes Telehealth, Video Chat and face to face Psychosocial assessmentsVerifies Insurance Coverages for PatientsCompletes Pre-certification for PatientsProvides Insurance companies with clinical informationAnswers and responds to emergency and non-emergency callsOperates a multi-line telephonic systemDevelops treatment plansStaffs Appropriateness of potential patients for Inpatient with PsychiatristCrisis Prevention/ Behavioral Emergency Response Team CoordinatorProvides Instruction BERT and CPI (class size- 15-30)Coordinates trainingsTracks attendance and class sizeAdministers and grades testOrganizes lesson planEnters Completed Class data into CPI systemLeads Safety Committee MeetingsAnchor Hospital, Riverdale, GAPHP/IOP Therapist, 2016-2017Provides individual and group counseling to adult substance abuse clients.Document Clinical intervention in sessionsUtilizes evidence based treatment theories and practicesCompletes initial assessments and Psychosocial assessmentsPerformed crisis intervention on escalated client, utilizing the least restrictive alternativesCreate and develop daily group activitiesCollaborate with staff to perform clinical assessments and develop attainable treatment plansMake appropriate referrals for victims and families psychological and psychosocial needs prior to discharge to ensure continuity of care.Families First, Atlanta, GAMental Health Counselor, 2015-2016Performed Individual, Group, couples and family therapy .Executed daily appointment schedulingCompletes assessments on youthDecides on appropriate admissionsFamilies First, Atlanta, GAProgram Manager, 2013-2015Maintained yearly and quarterly Budgets, developed and coordinated schedulesResponsible for giving solutions to assist the facility in the form of risk and cost analysis reports to administer important business as well as operational risks and to identify best practices, operations cost reduction, and development opportunities.Executed daily appointment scheduling, weekly audit program management, weekly corporate reporting, and other management responsibilities.Completed assessments on youth, decided on appropriate admissionsMaintained accurate, up-to-date case records and other documentation according to established requirements and procedures for Care Logic, ORCC, OPM, GA Score & GA Shines. .Coordinated and conducted all intakes including screening, evaluating, and recommending youth who are most likely to benefit from the program.Developed all initial Individual Service Plans and coordinates required ISP Reviews.Contacted courts and other social service agencies regarding youths situation or for purpose of making interagency referrals.Premiere Active Fitness, Cincinnati, OHPersonal Trainer (Self Employed) 2010-2012Developed meal PlansMaintained a client based of 15-25 ClientsMade regular calls to clientsProspected clients at events to generate new businessTrained client on appropriate exercise routinesProvided instruction on healthy fitness practicesUrban League of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OHCollege and Career Facilitator, 2009 - 2010Developed and administered a curriculum on social and global development to high school youth.Assisted in supervising an after school-tutoring program with three tutors.Coordinated outings and trips while maintaining a budget.Administered a curriculum on drug abuse for a female mentoring program.Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Cincinnati, OHMental Health Facilitator (Manager), 2002  2009Observed, formulated reports, and documents in relation to symptoms and psychotic manifestation in mentally ill patients.Participated in multidisciplinary treatment team.Recognize and participate in ensuring provision of quality and responsive patient careSupervised unit staff in providing direct care for troubled youth.Coordinated and facilitated programming for youth, served as a liaison between unit staff and administration.Initiated and implemented innovative programs such as anger management, culture awareness, programs incorporating health/fitness, self-esteem, and related focus.Assisted in interviewing, training, and orienting new staff. Administered in-services to staff on behavioral diagnosis.EducationUniversity of the Southwest, Hobbs, New MexicoMaster of Science in CounselingAshford University, Clinton, IA.Master of Business Administration, 2010Ashford University, Clinton, IAB.A., Organizational Management, 2008Woodward High School, Cincinnati, OhDiploma, 2000Licenses and CertificationsGeorgia Secretary of State,License Professional Counselor LPCAlcohol Drug and Drug AbuseCertification Board of GeorgiaCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor IICrisis Prevention Institute (CPI)Certified InstructorOrganization CommitteesEastside Medical Center Employee Assistance Group (EAG)Eastside Behavioral Health Unit Based CouncilEastside Medical Center Star Partner Committee