Mental Health Management

STEPHEN SWENSON TITOE

*** ********** ****** ****, **. Paul, MN 55103 *********@*****.*** / 320-***-****

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

Post-Master’s Certificate in Education, specialization in College Teaching January 2012-March 2013

Capella University Minneapolis, MN

Teaching Assistant

Course Taught: ED7712-Classroom Assessment in Education

Master’s in Public Safety, specialization in Criminal Justice August 2008-August 2011

Capella University Minneapolis, MN

Public Safety Final Project: The Availability of Low-Cost Housing in Communities across Minnesota

Presented to a large group of colleagues and faculty.

The purpose of this project was to allow working families as well as returnees from federal and state institutions to have

access to affordable housing.

Give them the same opportunity the rest of us have in order to avoid long commutes and stay connected with friends and

family members.

More importantly, to allow them raise their children in the right communities, and help reduce homelessness across the

state.

Bachelor of Elective Studies, Social Science September 2011-August 2008

Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Course Creator/Faculty March 2013 - Present

World Education University Rancho Mirage, CA

Course Created and currently being Taught: Criminal Justice 140-America's Court Systems

Using Moodle, I am able to use my expertise to design and upload the following:

Course Syllabus

Course Introduction

Course Welcome Statement

Course Outline

Unit Topics & Lessons

Unit Discussions, Assignments, & rubrics

Learner & Faculty Expectations

School Academic Policies

Responsible for grading discussion and providing feedback

Responsible for grading assignments in a timely manner

Responsible to provide and maintain safe learning online environment

Responsible to return graded assignment on time and submitting grades on time

Proficiency of working in a multi-team environment

Communicating with the Department Dean and students

Advising students to staying on tract

Teaching Assistant January 2013-March 2013

Capella University Minneapolis, MN

This Practicum provides me with hands-on experience as Teaching Assistant and the following opportunities that foster professional

growth and development in the role of college or university instructor:

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STEPHEN SWENSON TITOE

732 Larpenteur Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103 *********@*****.*** / 320-***-****

Teaching abilities with seven years experience of online learning platforms which includes Blackboard Vista4, Moodle, blogs,

wikis, among others. Demonstrated proficiency with observing, teaching and assisting in the instruction of designing an

effective online course, delivering, facilitating, and assessing or ability to prepare and teach assigned courses.

Prepared, administered and graded assignments, quizzes and tests and unit discussions in a timely manner based on grading

rubric. Met regularly with supervising faculty member for developmental feedback and support. Provided objective and

subjective feedback regarding student performance.

Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and/or homework assignments. Advise d students regarding academic

matters to improve successful course completion. Communicate d pro-actively with campus administration regarding student

issues. Ensured campus and college regulations and policies are known and followed. Maintain ed a healthy, secure, and safe

classroom environment.

Able to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through appropriate electronic media. Able to work successfully in a

team environment. Demonstrated proficiency with higher education curriculum development and strategies. Demonstrated

proficiency with teaching online adult learners.

Demonstrated knowledge of supporting online courses with learning objectives, sequencing of instruction, using of

assessments related to objectives and designing course materials through one-on-one consultations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Practitioner/ARMHS July 2013-Present

Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. St. Paul, MN

Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Practitioner works collaboratively with community-based agencies and

implements rehabilitative mental health services. Basic skills provided include social skills a nd community intervention services to

eligible recipients as well as persons with mental illness issues and chemical dependency issues.

Responsibilities:

Conduct clinical interviews, make diagnostic assessments, and formulate treatment or referral plans for individuals

with broad spectrum of psychological problems. Attend and participate in week long new hire training.

Provide individual, couples/family, group counseling, and crisis intervention for counseling emergencies.

Attend and participate in 8 week follow up training from 8-11 on Fridays after first week of new hire.

Provide counseling to diverse populations (racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, gender, LGBTIQ, abilities, age, etc.) and

a commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations.

Build and maintain a full-time caseload of 15-20 clients and follow ARMHS guidelines for appropriate service delivery.

Conduct and complete clients' releases of information, functional assessment & individual treatment plan (FA/ITP).

Work collaboratively with community-based agencies in the provision of adult rehabilitative mental health services.

Attend regular scheduled staff meetings. Support and participate in the marketing and promotion of the program as

indicated

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mental Health Practitioner/ARMHS May 2013 - July 2013

Metro Social Services Saint Paul, MN

Working with groups of individuals from all works of life including men, women, and youth ages 10-50, who are trying to live a

normal life and function in the community like the rest of us. Equipping and educating them where to seek assistance for mental

health, providing the, housing and employment leads for those able to work and live independently in the community.

Responsibilities:

Providing communication and relationship skills, parenting, self-advocacy, social and leisure functioning

Providing budgeting and money management skills, obtaining and maintaining financial assistance

Providing mental illness/chemical dependency symptom management, relapse prevention, and crisis intervention

Providing employment and/or school related skills. Medication monitoring and education

Providing healthy lifestyle skills and practices, personal hygiene, memory and scheduling skills

Transitioning to community living from facility or hospital. Providing transportation skills, community orientation, and safety

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STEPHEN SWENSON TITOE

732 Larpenteur Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103 *********@*****.*** / 320-***-****

Non-Licensed Mental Health Practitioner February 2011-May 2012

People Incorporated (Intensive Residential Treatment Center) Saint Paul, MN

Provided direct services to all 16 clients of the intensive residential treatment services center and maintained primary case

management for approximately 5-6 clients. Initiated an ongoing evaluation to determine function level and identification of needs.

Responsibilities:

Held weekly meeting with clients to determine their strengths and progress throughout the length of stay and provided

ongoing supportive counseling.

Taught daily skills such as: anxiety/depression management for mentally-ill and chemically-dependent people from different

ethnic/cultural backgrounds, thereby handling harm, relapse reduction and stress management.

Conducted client intake process and carefully case noted clients' behaviors including reactions to medications or performed

breathalyzer or UAs if they found to be under influence of any controlled substance of any kind in order to provide further

interventions where necessary for health and safety purposes.

Helped clients to complete forms for benefits purposes. Treated every client with due courtesy while providing goods and

services regardless of age, culture and gender.

Participated in weekly scheduled staff meeting and trainings to discuss overall clients' responsibilities relative to program

treatment, making decisions regarding safety and health issues, making room changes where possible, and other important

administrative matters.

Shift Coordinator June 2011–February 2012

180 Degrees, Inc. (Halfway House) Minneapolis, MN

Practiced and demonstrated intra-agency teamwork, cooperation, and supported the values and goals of the agency as a whole.

Maintained cultural beliefs and differences, took responsibility as needed for case load and groups providing the same services as a

Case Manager.

Responsibilities:

Administered intake process, answered and made phone calls with DOC agents, held clients accountable in their daily

routine.

Worked with Case Managers to discuss residents’ progress. Ensured that goods and services were provided as developed by

the client and team member as documented in the individual services and/or community plan.

Filed paperwork, data entry, and conducting bi-hourly house checks to ensure clients presence on the premises.

Enforced policies and monitored clients/visitors whereabouts.

Dispensed medications, breathalyzer, UAs, and metal detector for safety purposes.

Reviewed and recorded all applicable data on shift reports and documented significant events.

Non-Licensed Chemical Dependency Technician March 2008–June 2011

OIF/Dream Center (Halfway House) St. Cloud, MN

Worked with chemically dependent and mentally ill (MI/CD) clients from state and federal correctional institutions. Monitored and

supervised a large group of 38 clients, ages 21-50, in residential settings and during recreation outings.

Responsibilities:

Maintained charting and recording observations relating to behavior, attitude, treatment progress including medical and

behavioral incident reporting.

Interacted with clients on an individual or group basis while providing a positive rehabilitative influence.

Monitored medications and client/visitor whereabouts.

Performed intake process, communicated with DOC Liaison Agents and other referring agents.

Performed client search of personal living space based on probable cause or at random as policies required.

Provided coverage for team member in the case of emergency or illness in order to maintain continual care for those being

served and during client crisis.

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STEPHEN SWENSON TITOE

732 Larpenteur Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103 *********@*****.*** / 320-***-****

Instructor-Youth Counselor March 2007–July 2009

Catholic Charities (Children's Group Home) Saint Cloud, MN

Actively supervised and interacted with all youth in daily activities while enforcing the structured daily schedule. Intervened with

youth in milieu as needed, to encourage healthy, adaptive behavior. Established clear expectations. Set and enforced consequences

for disruptive behavior. Instructed youth on daily living skills including chores and personal hygiene. Acted as positive role model.

Provided input on cottage procedures and all resident issues, including service delivery planning, intervention strategies to be used,

admissions and discharges. Intervened in crisis, utilizing approved crisis intervention strategies.

Responsibilities:

Ensured the care, welfare, and security of youth ages 10-18 in a group home setting.

Provided therapeutic interventions with youths experiencing difficulties.

Maintained accurate documentation in staff log.

Participated in and facilitated the occurrence of shift change.

Conducted and documented periodic room checks to ensure safety.

Demonstrated proficiency with data entry and supervision of youth during recreational activities.

Ensured basic needs of youth were met daily, including physical and emotional.

Corrections Security Caseworker Intern January 2006–April 2006

MN Department of Corrections, Saint Cloud Facility Saint Cloud, MN

Collaborated with the supervisor and other departmental professionals in implementing caseworker policies relating to offenders.

Successfully completed internship in accordance to policies while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality of inmates and

staff.

Responsibilities:

Evaluated offenders and carefully classified them for public monitoring purposes based on the nature of their crime as well

as the risks such crime may have imposed on communities.

Interviewed offenders to appropriately determine which community programs such as treatment, finding housing and

employment and other necessities while remaining compliance with parole and probation laws during their transitional

period into the communities.

Made referrals for successful inmates’ program execution in accordance with federal and state policies.

Case noted detail reports regarding inmates' behaviors and maintained confidentiality.

USEFUL SKILLS

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Demonstrated proficiency with email and internet.

Demonstrated proficiency with Window XP, Vista, 98, 2003, 2010, & 7.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook..

Demonstrated knowledge of online educational delivery tools.

Demonstrated higher education experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of creating and adapting courses for an online learning environments.

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