Mental Health Supervisor

*** ******** ** **; atlanta, ga; ***** . PHONE 601-***-****

Natasha Barnes

Education

**** - **** ******* ***** ******* Hattiesburg, MS

Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Dual Minor in Biology and Gerontology

2005 - 2006 William Carey College

Hattiesburg, MS

Activities Director Certification

2007 - 2009 William Carey College

Hattiesburg, MS

Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology

2011 - present Argosy

University Atlanta, GA

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision

Work experience

-2011-present Region 8 Mental Health

Brookhaven, MS

Mental Health Therapist

Providing individual therapy in the school setting

at 10 different schools

Meeting with school officials to promote our the

development of the school based services

Providing individual and family therapy in the

community mental health center

Servicing the adult and children population

Completing Individualized Service Plans

Completing daily, weekly, and monthly documentation

Attending staffings and trainings

Adhering to agency policies

Adhering to DMH and Medicaid Standards

Servicing children with mental illnesses and

emotional disorders, ranging in age from 4-17

Servicing adults with mental illnesses and

emotional disorders ages 18+

Providing preliminary diagnoses using the DSM-IV-TR

Providing group and individual therapy for women

with alcohol and drug addictions

-2011-present Phoenix University

Phoenix, AZ

Online Instructor

Preparing a course syllabus

Preparing a course calendar

Preparing weekly materials such as discussion

questions, weekly assignments, weekly

announcements, rubrics, etc

Grading material on a weekly basis

Facilitating class discussions

Providing feedback to students on all assignments

submitted

Assisting students in a timely manner with any

questions or concerns regarding the course

Facilitating courses in General and Environmental

Psychology

-2010-2011 Mississippi Children Home Services

McComb, MS

MYPAC Therapist

Providing individual therapy for up to 8 children

Providing family therapy for up to 8 children and

their families

Providing crisis management for children and their

families as needed

Collaborating with a Primary Service Coordinator to

provide treatment to the children and their

families

Attending staff meetings with the supervisor and

clinical director monthly to discuss the progress

of the children and their families

Attending and facilitating wrap-around meetings

with school staff and the families

Completing daily, weekly, and monthly documentation

Attending visits with the psychiatrist

Creating monthly treatment plans for each client

and their family

Assisting with training new staff in the office as

necessary

Attending trainings to continue education in the

field and development purposes

Following ethical guidelines and all policies and

procedures for the agency

Consulting with supervisor on a weekly basis

regarding all cases

Providing therapeutic services in 3+ counties

-2009-2010 Youth Villages

Hattiesburg, MS

Clinical Supervisor

Supervising a remote team of 4-5 counselors in

their daily and weekly activities

Attending staff meetings concerning the children

and families that we serve

Making field visits to ensure that the counselors

are working to help the children and families and

children live successfully

Attending meetings concerning census and staff

development

Completing weekly and monthly documentation

Interviewing potential staff

Training incoming staff in the field and in the

office

Assessing the growth and development of my

counselors

Supervising a team of counselors in their field and

office work

Acting as a liaison between the regional supervisor

and the counselors

Ensuring case coverage when counselors are out for

trainings, vacations, etc.

Holding a team of counselors accountable for

complete and accurate documentation and field work

Marketing and working closely with DHS, schools,

and families to maintain census

Doing small presentations about our programs to

assist children and families live successfully

Reviewing treatment plans centered around the

families' goals weekly

Attending trainings and workshop for development

purposes

Supervising case coverage in 5+ counties west of

Hattiesburg office

Ensuring that counselors are following requirements

and guidelines for 3 different types of cases in

Mississippi

Assisting counselors with handling crisis

situations

Carrying a caseload of 1-3 families at a time

-2008-2009 Youth Villages

Hattiesburg, MS

Family Counselor

Helping children and families to live successfully

Providing in-home counseling services 3x per week

Developing weekly treatment plans centered around

the families' goals

Providing transportation for families when

necessary

Providing case management services to families

Attending weekly staffing concerning the families'

treatment

Completing weekly and monthly documentation

Attending trainings for development purposes

Acting as an advocate for the children and families

Making weekly contact with DHS, schools, probation

officers, etc to discuss treatment goals for the

children and families

Covering cases within a 60-90 mile radius of the

Hattiesburg office

Specializing in Family Preservation Cases

Carrying a caseload of 3-4 families at a time

-2007-2008 Pine Belt Mental Health

Collins, MS

Clubhouse Supervisor

Supervising the staff in their supervision of the

members

Supervising adult members ages 18-80 in daily

clubhouse duties and activities

Providing transportation for the members when

necessary

Completing all of the monthly paperwork for the

clubhouse

Maintaining all maintenance for the clubhouse

Finding jobs for the members at the clubhouse

Planning monthly activities for the members

Maintaining all finances at the clubhouse

Ordering all supplies for the clubhouse

Making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible

Attending weekly staffings with the treatment team

-2006-2007 Pine Belt Mental Health

Purvis, MS

Clubhouse Specialist

Providing transportation for the members to and

from the clubhouse

Supervising the members in daily clubhouse duties

and activities

Collaborating with supervisor on ideas for the

betterment of the clubhouse

Completing monthly paperwork for the snack bar unit

-2006-2007 Pine Meadow Alzheimer's Center

Hattiesburg, MS

Assistant Activities Director/Office Assistant

Providing the residents with morning and afternoon

activities

Completing daily paperwork on the participation of

the residents

Greeting the visitors of the residents

Answering the telephone

Filing paperwork

-2005-2006 5-7-9

Hattiesburg, MS

Jr. Assistant Manager

Supervising sales associates

Working the cash register

Opening and closing the store

Providing a friendly environment for customers

-2002-2005 Victoria's Secret Hattiesburg, MS

Sales Associate

Ensuring a neat and presentable environment for the

customers to shop

Working the cash register in a time efficient

manner

Ensuring a pleasant and productive shopping

experience for each customer

Volunteer experience

Ellisville State School, Adult Activity Center;

Ellisville, MS

The Loyalton; Hattiesburg, MS

Pine Belt Pre-school Day Treatment Center;

Hattiesburg, MS

The Bedford Care Center; Hattiesburg, MS

Pine Belt Mental Health Center, Collins, MS

Pine Belt Mental Health Center AOP, Collins, MS

Accreditations and licenses

Certified Activities Director

Certified in Gerontology

Certified in Mandt Training

Eligible for Licensure

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