KIMBERLY L. EVANS

**** **** **** **. *********, NC. 910-***-**** email: acu0a9@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Energetic, hardworking, detail-oriented, self starter seeking to transition to Special Education Teacher. I would like to be a part of a working team where I am able to contribute my lifelong skill set and obtain new educational and professional goals while I learn new techniques and therapeutic protocols. I am invested in assisting children in reaching their highest potential in personal goals, educational goals, and communication development. I would like to gain professional experience to compliment personal experience with spectrum children. I believe my diverse background in the behavioral health field as well as personal experience with TBI, Trauma, and Exceptional Children (special needs) complement one another and give me the uniquely creative ability to face challenges in new and productive ways enhancing the lives of those I serve.

EXPERIENCE

11/2009- 04/2015 Mental Health Clinic Camp Lejeune, NC. / Cherry Point NC.

Psychiatric Technician

■ Conducted classes and assisted in teaching evidence based classes for a dual diagnoses combat trauma and substance abuse program (Phoenix Program). Classes included: Cognitive Behavioral Training, Image Rehearsal Training, as well as Cognitive Process Groups.

■ Acted as link between patients and various providers to facilitate the individual needs of each patient.

■ Worked as support system for individual patients to address any behavioral challenges or emotional needs were met on the spot as they arose.

■ In charge of daily program execution from check in to check out.

■ Provide excellent patient care under the supervision of a licensed independent provider.

■ Conducted intake interviews of active duty service members needing mental health services.

■ Triage and assess the needs of confined service members while working as interim behavioral health coordinator. Developed treatment planning with medical, psychiatry, and psychology providers.

■ Complete accurate documentation of encounters with patients to include psycho-social history and soap notes.

■ Work collaboratively with licensed independent providers and treatment teams to develop and implement treatment plans and ensure the highest standard of care for patients.

■ Maintained patient tracking and contact for patients receiving services through network providers.

2007-2009 Martha’s Group Home Jacksonville, NC

Community Support, Crisis Management, Case Management,

■ Managed individuals and families in crisis situations.

■ Focused clients on goal setting and implemented conflict resolution techniques as needed.

■ Assessed needs, initiated interventions, and provided appropriate solutions and resources to the client.

■ Conducted interviews with clients and their families in order to develop an individualized plan focusing on goals that would lead success in daily functioning.

■ Assisted clients in attending all required psychiatric and medical treatment appointments. Managed client’s day to day activities to assist them in living as independently as possible.

■ Completed all legal documentation required for Onslow County Involuntary Commitments.

2006-2007 SOS INC. Jacksonville, NC

Crisis Management, Detox Technician

■ Managed clients and families in crisis situations.

■ Utilized conflict resolution and CBT techniques in order to stabilize volatile situations.

■ Made referrals and when necessary found appropriate placement for persons in need of psychiatric assistance.

■ Accurately obtained and created all legal documentation required by the state of North Carolina and Onslow County to facilitate involuntary Commitments.

■ Ensured the safety and well being of patients in the county Detox unit.

■ Engaged clients in cognitive process as a way of coping with the stages of detoxification.

■ Ensured daily treatment schedules were completed for each assigned shift.

2004-2005 US VETS HAWAII Kapolei, HI

Case Manager /Transitional Housing Lead Case Manager

■ Provided Veterans with safe, sober, and intensive program services that enable them to improve their physical and psychological well-being.

■ Assisted Veterans in making a positive transition through psychiatric and substance abuse treatment, workforce development, and finding residential housing solutions.

■ Helped Veterans develop coping skills, improving their ability to appropriately relate to others in living situations, family, on the job and within their community.

■ Conducted Women’s Issues Group that focused on topics such as domestic violence, healthy parenting, healthy women, and development of positive self image.

■ Provided Veterans with individual counseling that focused on realistic goal setting and problem solving. Implemented conflict resolution techniques and offered support to Veterans during times of personal and social conflict.

■ Oversaw the staff and Veterans assigned to Transitional Housing.

■ Ensured subordinate case managers were conducting required client sessions and maintaining appropriate documentation.

■ Made frequent personal contact with each Veteran to ensure their individual needs were met and to facilitate solutions for individual issues as they would arise.

1992-2004 United States Marine Corps. (Active Duty) Honorable Discharge

Staff Sergeant/Corrections Counselor/Corrections Supervisor

■ Provided individual, group, anger management, and substance abuse counseling to confined service members.

■ Acted as the first line of defense with aggressive and self harming inmates by engaging them in conflict resolution and cognitive process in order to develop appropriate coping skills.

■ Conducted prescribed crossroads and conflict resolution training.

■ Responsible for providing referrals to outside treatment options for soon to be released inmates.

■ Maintained and updated Prisoner Counseling Reports, Transfer Reports, and Clemency and Parole Documentation with 100% accuracy.

■ Responsible for the accountability, custody, control, safety, and the well being of inmates and subordinate Staff.

■ In charge of confinement and release of inmates as well as the daily operations of the confinement facility.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Boston University Master of Social Work (currently on sabbatical as I explore future professional and educational goals).

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (graduated Cum Laude) – 2010 – President’s list, Dean’s List, PI Gamma Mu Honor Society

Corrections Counselor Course - U.S. Navy (San Antonio, TX)

Current First Aid / CPR, BLS

Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy., Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training.

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