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PHONE: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Email: EMAIL AVAILABLECriminal Justice, Probation, Court Administrative ProfessionalEducation, Training, and Certifications over 20 years of experience in criminal justice and social/human services. Knowledgeable in court administration, law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse, and social welfare programs. Skilled interviewer, instructor, trainer. Accurate in assessing and interacting with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Master of Arts, Criminal JusticeBachelor of Arts, Legal AdministrationUniversity of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MISubstance Abuse: MCBAP CADC-R certification with NPI NumberAdditional Training: CPR, First Aid, Co-OccurringKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRecipient Rights Cultural Competency Infection Control & StandardPrecautionsCasework EvaluationProbation ProcessIndividual/Group TherapyMH Cultures/Race/EthnicityMental Health/Co-Occurring D/OInmate Evaluation and ReleaseState ASAM AssessingMental Health/MDDPsychopharmacologySubstance Abuse Certified (MCBAP)Social Welfare ServicesMotivational InterviewingComputer SkillsASAM Power PointFax/ScanningInternet/EmailGAIN MHWINNMicrosofe OfficePhonesExperience Review and evaluate casework files to develop sound risk/strength/needs assessment. Interview, monitor and work with adults/youths with criminal backgrounds, including those with chronic mental, and substance abuse issues.Fostering those with social and/or behavioral issues, with best evidence base practice i.e., Cognitive Behavior Therapy workbook series. Maintain solid understanding of community corrections, juvenile justice, mental health, child welfare, social service programs, processes and procedures. Developing a rapport with individuals including youths to implement motivational interviewing, and other client centered techniques to develop a holistic plan of action through case management, and initial intake and assessment. Prepare all requirement paperwork pertaining to the case history of the individual.EmploymentSacred Heart Rehabilitation Center Residential Treatment Facility Richmond MISubstance Abuse Counselor: (9/29/2017 to 9/26/2023) Responsible for providing quality care which includes ASAM assessment/biopsychosocial, treatment planning, individuals/cog skills/processing groups, specialty groups, relapse prevention skills, counseling, didactic therapy, extension requests, MCOSA housing requests, and discharge planning. Functioned as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, flexible and innovative in dealing with a diverse population with both substance abuse/co-occurring d/os and frequently adapting to change.BFDI, Detroit, MI 48206Substance Abuse Counselor: 8/2012 to 3/2023 (20 hrs. per week)I was the facilitator of the Jail Plus Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Veterans Relapse Prevention Program located at Frank Murphy Hall of Justice (3rd Circuit Criminal Division Wayne County) for those who were ordered to the Drug and Mental Health Court Specialty Programs. I worked with the Drug Courts policies and provided vital information to assist in stabilizing those who attended a series of classes to maintain good mental health and substance abuse prevention strategies. I educated and engaged the class discussions on strategies in SUD prevention, while dealing with their MH disorders. I also, worked with the court case managers/counselors in their Wayne County Jail Plus Mental Health/Substance Abuse and CSC programs. In these programs my role becomes vital upon their admission to the court ordered residential treatment facilities. At such time, along with their counselors and the consumer a continuity of care was established. In this program, I completed intakes, assessments, and prepared a treatment service plan identifying, and making recommendations on support strategies which included: mental health treatment, outpatient substance abuse treatment, community inclusion, safety assurances, housing assistance, SSI/SSD, Medicaid/Health Insurance applications, Bridge Card applications and the use of natural support in developing their individual social networks.Urban Health Outreach, Detroit, MISupports Coordinator: 9/2009 to 9/2012 (40+ hrs per week full-time)Provided development of individual plans of services using the person-centered planning process, addressing individual assessments, identification, and recommendation on support strategies that included: community inclusion, mental health and safety assurances, and use of natural supports and developed social networks. Determined mental/physical challenges of individual and evaluated their needs for guardianship, treatment, and/or services for mentally ill/disabled persons.ITT Tech Institute, Detroit, MIAdjunct Criminal Justice Instructor: 8/2009 to 5/2011 (10 hrs per week-part-time)Led classroom instruction for classes ranging from 20 to 35 students. Topics covered principles and purposes of the American Criminal Justice System with emphasis on crime, law enforcement, drugs and substance abuse, mental health, forensic investigations, adult/juvenile courts, criminology, crime prevention, community policing, corrections, and parole/probation systems.Detroit Hope Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Facility, Detroit, MI (40+ hrs per week full-time)Utilization and Review Coordinator/Hospital Probate Court Liaison: 2/2008 to 3/2009 (40+ hrs per week)Performed utilization reviews adhering to federal/state regulations for mental illness/substance abuse patients. Coordinated care between behavioral health clinicians, medical, case managers, probation offices, and community service agencies. Maintained partnerships with Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County Community Mental Health court-ordered offenders, and Probate Court processes.Behavioral Center of Michigan, Warren, MI (40+ hrs per week full-time)Intake and Social Worker: 6/2006 to 2/2008 (40 hrs per week)Followed 401 criteria involving insurance verification coverage for mental health stay and outpatient criteria referral follow-up treatment. Conducted daily patient evaluation to identify alterations in mood and assess potential for self-harm or other high-risk factors. Provided on-going program evaluation in various setting with individuals, families, and groups using bio-psycho-social assessment. Jointly evaluated discharge appropriateness. Provided social services to patients, assisted in arrangement for mental health, health care, housing, and medication.Vincennes Military University (Selfridge Air National Guard Base), Clinton Township, MIInstructor of Criminal Justice and Psychology: 1/2004 to 7/2006 (15 hrs per week part-time)Led classroom instruction in areas covering criminal investigations, criminology, procedures, abnormal and introductory psychology. Instructed seminars for local military personnel in leadership and management, counseling military personnel, career planning. Led development and successful implementation of training program for United States Naval personnel. Program included use of digital/computer-based interactive training for at-sea instruction. Courses included criminal investigation, juvenile delinquency and criminalistics.Macomb County Community Corrections, Mt. Clemens, MIJail Population Monitor: 10/2001 to 10/2003 (37.5 hrs. per week)Conducted interviews to observe inmate personalities. Assessed social history and risk to the community. Provided recommendations on community-based alternative programs, including: bond reviews, sentence reduction, work release; tethers; prorated fines; and referrals to dual diagnosis and substance abuse programs. Coordinated process to ensure timely offender transition to community-based placement and maintained a close working relationship with Circuit, District Court Judges, and probation/parole agents. |
