Special Education Mental Health
Resume:
**Cureaka Y. Saldana
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
acqjlb@r.postjobfree.com
Cell 678-***-****
Goal: Employment with an agency committed to empowering individuals facing
difficult life experiences through continuity and quality therapeutic counseling services.
EDUCATION
Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia
Master’s of Education, Guidance & Counseling, May 2007
Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia
Bachelor’s of Science, Psychology, May 1999
SKILLS
Taught 6th grade EMD & 8th grade CCR.
I have over 13 years in the field of Counseling.
I have developed IEP’s and behavior modifications.
Experienced with child services, foster care, adoption, prevention services for children at risk of foster care, and adoption services.
Knowledgeable in working with cases of abuse and neglect
Knowledge of social work principles and practices; considerable knowledge of current social, economic and health concerns and problems, both globally and locally.
Good knowledge of community resources available to meet client needs.
Ability to make and implement case decisions.
Ability to work with clients with tolerance and objectivity.
Knowledgeable of sexual disorders/pedophilia; experienced in establishing potential community risks.
Experienced in working with developmentally delayed adults, at-risk youths and sex offenders
Skilled in writing treatment plans, psycho-socials and psycho-sexual reports
Experienced in providing individual, group and family counseling; substance abuse education and relapse prevention; and crisis interventions.
Experienced in participating in Team Decision Making (Family Partnership, IEP, and FAPT) meetings.
Familiar with clinical documentation including reviews of case management records and provider treatment records.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Case Manager/Admission Coordinator,
Kids In Focus
3800 Meadowdale Blvd. North Chesterfield, VA. Richmond, VA 23234, 10/12-Pres.
Duties: Responsible for writing clinical summaries and treatment recommendations for referral sources in state of Virginia. Maintain ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals to promote team awareness and ensure patient safety. Ensure complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance information. Assemble information concerning patient's clinical background and referral needs. Per referral guidelines, provide appropriate clinical information to the therapist. Contact localities and referral sources to ensure prior approval requirements are met. Present necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis and prognosis. Review details and expectations about the referral with clients. Be the liaison and point of contact for clients and families, with patients and families having direct access for asking questions and raising concerns. Assume advocate role on the patient's behalf with the carrier to ensure approval of the necessary supplies/services for the patient in a timely fashion. Identify and utilize cultural and community resources. Establish and maintain relationships with identified service providers. Ensure that referrals are addressed in a timely manner. Remind patients of scheduled appointments via mail or phone.
Therapist
Poplar Springs Hospital, SAY Unit & Boys-Girls Residential Unit
350 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA. 23805, 03/11-10/12
Duties: Responsible for providing psycho-social assessments, individual and family therapy for the Boys & Girls Residential Unit and Juvenile Sex Offenders Unit. Developed treatments plans, lead special focus process groups/educational groups, participated in unit activities, maintained regular contact with resident’s referral sources and families. Provided timely and accurate documentation. Participated in referral development activities. Performed continuous quality improvement activities, such as chart audits and documentation review.
Therapist
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation
4901 Patrick Henry Highway Burkesville, VA. 23922, 04/07-03/11
Duties: Developed conditional release plans in conjunction with Office of SVP Services, families, and other state and community agencies. Developed and implemented resident programming focused on community reintegration and community readiness. Provided information to assist community in coordination/location of financial, housing and aftercare arrangements. Prepared necessary correspondence and documentation. Provided information to assist community in coordination/location of financial, housing and aftercare arrangements. Prepared necessary correspondence and documentation. Prepared reports on assigned cases in conjunction with other treatment team members. Facilitated psycho educational services, to include individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and Discharge/release planning under the supervision psychologist. Linked and coordinated mental health coordination upon discharge from the facility. Provided information for residents with mental health, HIV/AIDS to receive medication for diagnosis. Linked support systems of residents with ID/MH diagnosis with support groups and case management services.
Family Consultant
KidsPeace National Centers
100 S. Hill Street, Griffin, GA. 30223, 03/05-01/07
Duties: Provided case management services to court involved cases. Counseled foster
children and families in order to secure nurturing environments. Ensured that the client
receives essential and court ordered services. Conducted bi-weekly home visits.
Facilitated team treatment meetings - Prepared for and attends all court hearings. Maintained accurate, organized, and timely documentation of all client interactions. Acted as an advocate and safety net for clients.
Habilitation Specialist
Cumberland County Mental Health Center
711 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC. 28305, 01/04-02/05
Duties: Provided personal care and skill development training for adult individuals who were mentally ill. These tasks included ADL’s, community support and medication monitoring. Implemented written goals from treatment plan with consumer 1:1 services. Instructed and reinforced target goals and outcomes according to consumer. Completed written documentation of services. Maintained appropriate professional conduct at all times. Assisted in the development of consumer treatment plan.
Substance Abuse Counselor II
Samaracand Juvenile Detention Center
3600 Samarkand Rd, Eagle Springs, NC 27242, 06/02-03/03
Duties: Conducted psycho-educational, relapse prevention, domestic violence, denial, and process therapy groups, with corresponding clinical documentation: group and progress notes, individual counseling, individualized treatment plans and reviews, assessments, discharge plans and summaries. Taught basic life skills such as stress and time management, recovery skills, problem solving, relaxation, communication, and assertiveness and refusal skills. Conducted substance abuse education, treatment intervention, and relapse prevention. Designed and facilitated treatment plans to address overall mental and physical wellness. Analyzed initial assessments, evaluations and screenings.
Cross-Categorical Reading and Math Special Education Teacher
Harnet County Middle School
11135 Highway 27, Lillington, NC 27546, 8/01-6/02
Duties: Responsible for educating children in 8th grade Cross-Categorical Reading & Math. I worked with legally required federal documents such as an IEP, or Individualized Educational Plan, that outlines the necessary supports, accommodations and goals for an individual child. These goals encompassed both academic and behavioral concerns. Directed meetings with parents and staff regarding the plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year. In the classroom, I worked with children who were deficit in reading and math, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals. Another key responsibility was collaborating with other staff to help a child improve. This included regular education, art, music and physical educational teachers, support staff, physical and occupational therapists and administration. I was also responsible for doing record keeping on a child’s progress, dealing with problem behaviors and serving as a source of information and support in the regular classroom.
EMD Special Education Teacher
Peabody Middle School
725 Wesley Street Petersburg, VA. 23805, 09/00-05/01
Duties: Responsible for educating children in grade 6th EMD who are diagnosed with a number of physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Work with legally required federal documents such as an IEP, or Individualized Educational Plan, that outlines the necessary supports, accommodations and goals for an individual child. These goals encompassed both academic and behavioral concerns. Directed meetings with parents and staff regarding the plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year. In the classroom, I worked with children who can vary from mild to severe disabilities, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals. Another key responsibility was collaborating with other staff to help a child improve. This included regular education, art, music and physical educational teachers, support staff, physical and occupational therapists and administration. I was also responsible for doing record keeping on a child’s progress, dealing with problem behaviors and serving as a source of information and support in the regular classroom.
Certifications
CSOTP-Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider
ACHIEVEMENTS and INTERESTS
Virginia State University Alumni Association
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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