Manager Mental Health

Professional Profile

Career Objective

To obtain a position as a social service provider in a challenging, professional environment.

Personal Profile

I have acquired an extensive knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. I have learned the principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental disorders, and for career counseling and guidance. I understand group behavior and dynamics.

Training & Certifications

• Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, license eligible (GA)

• CPI Trained, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

• Trained in Motivational Interviewing

• CPR & First Aid Trained

Professional Experience

Group Home Manager, Life Well Lived Services (April 2013-present)

• Responsible for the overall quality of services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities

• Supervising/Hiring Direct Support Professionals who work in the group homes

• Providing quality training for all staff under my supervision

Lead Wraparound Coordinator, Jewish Family & Community (Nov. 2011-April 2013)

• Provide coaching and mentoring at team meetings for 4 Wraparound Coordinators.

• Provide crisis intervention counseling and problem resolution with Wraparound Coordinators and their cases, as needed

• Responsible for meeting with each child and family on caseload to conduct a strengths based inventory, from which an individualized wraparound plan, designed to guide the delivery of services and treatment, is developed

Volunteer Counselor, Jewish Family & Community Services (Oct. 2012-Nov. 2012)

• Co-therapist of an adult, court approved, anger management group (included parenting skills)

Counseling Intern, DANIEL Inc. (Dec. 2011-Aug. 2012)

• Completed over 1,000 hours of counseling experience toward my license requirement

• Lead and documented individual and group sessions with inpatient youth 5-16 years old

Education

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY – Jacksonville, FL

M.S. Mental Health Counselor, August 2012

-gpa 3.85

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA – Jacksonville, FL

B.S. Psychology, May 2006

-Dean’s List

-Golden Key International Honors Society

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