Mental Health Case Management

**** ***** ******.

Kinston NC *****

Phone 252-***-****

E-mail adz7af@r.postjobfree.com

Charles Keith Oates

Objective

Professional

Experience

To pursue a position working in Mental Health with Adults and/or children and their families, who are in need of guidance through the steps of obtaining and benefitting from available services. To assist in teaching effective behavioral skills, instill knowledge of individual diagnosis, and teach mental health behavioral techniques which leads to increased independence. A position which requires a developed, dedicated, and above average person where achievements and performance will be recognized, thereby allowing opportunities for growth and advancement.

9/2019 – present Positive Influences Inc. – My responsibilities are to teach youth behavior management skills across all settings. I assist the families with learning how to handle the identified child’s behavior without overreacting which could create increased problems in the home. I am tagged with coordinating with linking and monitoring all services for the child while they are authorized. During weekly services, I teach Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques, Evidenced Based Practices and Motivational Interviewing Skills to assist individuals with increasing their positive behaviors. I work within a team concept where if assistance is needed to help a co-worker, assistance is provided. I coordinate with other community resources to provide the best available services for individuals and their families. I provide case management services which include the development and management of all required documents such as the Person Centered Plan, TAR, NC Tops and other related documents.

4/2015 - 6/2019 Onslow County Department of Social Services- Guided families through services assessing needs periodically and making appropriate referrals. Counsel parents in ways to improve the ability to parent their children. Assist the families with reunification while documenting every step. Present case in court after writing a detailed court report.

4/2014 - 4/2015 Caswell Developmental Center- Develop behavioral plans, train staff how to use behavioral techniques to assist clients. Assist psychologist in writing behavioral plans for 100 plus clients with ever changing needs.

7/2013 - 4/2014 From Start 2 Finish Counseling Service Inc. - Develop individual service plan, implement the plan and assure clients attend all appointments in the community. Teach life skills.

7/2010 - 1/2013 NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Clinical Manager /Director of Residential Services/ NCI Instructor/ First Aid-CPR Instructor

Train clients to think before acting to prevent behavioral problems. Facilitate behavioral modification groups’ daily, train staff in the basics of behavior management .Attend and participate in monthly treatment meetings. Train staff in prevention of injury techniques. Counsel consumers when they are in need of guidance and re-direction. Teach Evidence Based Practices.

2006 - 1/2010 LIFE INC. CS Team Leader/QP/Case Manager

Development of Person Centered Plans, implementation of goals and interventions, facilitate meetings, arrange services and teach consumer measurable ways of gaining their independence. Case Manager supervised up to 20 Associate Professionals and Paraprofessionals.

Education

1998 - 2002 University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior WI

BS Liberal Arts/ Physical Education

2004 - 2006 University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior WI

Master in Education/Guidance & Community Counseling GPA 3.6

Interests/activities

Family, Basketball, Fishing, Reading and Outdoor activities

References

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