Mental Health Sales Representative

LYNDA ST-PIERRE

**** ******** ****. ****, **********, FL, 33761 ~ 727-***-**** ~

**********@*******.***

QUALIFICATIONS

More than 10 years experience in the substance abuse and mental health

industry. Knowledgeable of psychiatric medications. Working directly with

doctors (referring and assisting clients). Thirteen years experience in

social services counseling - clinical and educational roles. Educated

emergency welfare worker. Fully trained and proficient in crisis

intervention. Adept in child, adolescent and family therapy. Proven

ability to multi-task & prioritize varying client caseloads.

Bilingual - Written and verbal fluency in French and English. Understand

and speak some Spanish.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Director of Social Services (02/'11 - 04/'11) Rehabilitation Center of St-

Petersburg, St-Petersburg, Fl. Collaborated with PT, OT and ST to plan and

evaluate team goals for each resident. Provided skilled therapy services/

interventions in accordance with physician orders. Performed assessment of

residents upon admission, change of condition and reviewed and updated care

plans; provided direct psychosocial intervention; assisted with family in

coping with placement, illness and grieving; coordinated outside services

and educated staff. Developed strong documentation skills and experience

with MDS.

Discharge Planner (04/'09 - 02/'11) St-Anthony's Hospital, St-Petersburg,

Fl. Assessment, linkage, monitoring, planning and advocacy for

adults/elders experiencing acute mental and or substance abuse issues in

acute care inpatient setting. Discharge, transition planning and linkage

of the patients and their families with community resources. Oversaw legal

status issues related to the individuals involuntary or in accordance with

the Baker Act regulations. Provided support as an active member of the

treatment team.

Crisis Response Team Member (05/'05 - 02/'09) Directions for Mental Health,

Clearwater, FL. Collaborated with Law Enforcement (on call 24/7) and

hospitals to assist, screen/ assess and work with people struggling with

substance abuse and a mental illness from all walks of life including male

and female offenders. Linked clients to other services when necessary.

Acted as a Liaison between the community mental health organization and the

courts by screening patients for less restrictive alternatives when

patients under Section 32 of the Baker Act Law and were to attend a legal

hearing for involuntary public placement. Provided individual and group

counseling. Lead educational training about mental health issues for Law

Enforcement and other local agencies.

Sales Representative/Personal Trainer (09/'04 - 04/'08) Lifestyle Family

Fitness, Clearwater, FL.

Sold gym memberships to clients and my own personal training sessions to

members ( part time on evenings).

Mental Health Specialist (04/'03 - 06/'04) Caritas Norwood Hospital,

Norwood, MA.

Direct involvement with adult patients suffering from a mental illness in

individual and group settings. Worked on treatment team. Supervised group

therapies and support groups.

Mental Health Specialist (12/'01 - 01/'03) Westwood Lodge Hospital,

Westwood, MA.

Direct involvement with adolescent patients suffering from a mental illness

and behavioral issues in individual and group settings. Worked on treatment

team. Supervised group therapies and support groups.

Volunteer Suicide Prevention Help Line Worker (01'92 - 08/'96) Abitibi-

Temiscamingue, Quebec

Regional Suicide Prevention Help Line. Answered an average of 10 - 15 calls

per day.

Family and Child Counselor / Interim Leader (02/'89 - 12/'01) Youth Center,

Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. Provided counseling on issues of

alcoholism, drug addiction, delinquency and sexual abuse. Managed emergency

child abuse and neglect calls for children 0-18 years. Provided "on call"

service weekends and holidays. Authorized consequential protective actions

when necessary such as hospitalizations, foster care or protective custody.

EDUCATION

Presently enrolled in the Master's Program for Mental Health Counseling -

Springfield College - Tampa, Fl.

Bachelor of Arts-Psychology - Ottawa University - Ottawa, Canada, December

1989.

Social Science Diploma - College Outaouais - Quebec, Canada, May 1985.

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Training Curriculum for the Special Care of Nursing Home Residents with

Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorder - 2011.

American Heart Association (CPR/AED) Certification - 02/2010 to 02/2012.

Baker Act Certification - 2009.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification - 2008.

Assessment and management of People at Risk for Suicide Certification -

2007.

Certificate of Recognition from Florida House of Representatives (Leslie

Waters) for Mental Health Services - 2007.

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