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Manager Mental Health

Location:
Ringgold, GA, 30736
Posted:
December 14, 2010

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Mark Harvey

423-***-**** abh0l0@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Political Science May 2002

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Master Public Administration May 2011

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Camps and Respite Services

Easter Seals Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee June 2010-present

• Responsible for the development and implementation of Easter Seals camping program

• Assisted with the development of department budget

• Developed and fostered key community contacts

• Responsible for the recruitment and training of all camp staff

Education Specialist

AIM Center September 2007- November 2008

Chattanooga, Tennessee

• Provided support for individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders who are interested in

pursuing a post-secondary educational goal or the completion of the GED program.

• Acted as liaison between mental health population and community educational institutions.

• Assisted mental health consumers with educational software and developed an educational curriculum that

will provide members with a fast track to success.

• Organized community- wide activities to assist members to become more socialized in the community.

• Developed and delivered enrichment curriculum to assist mental health consumers in their recovery.

Case Manager

City of Chattanooga January 2007-April 2007

Chattanooga, Tennessee

• Interviewed and assessed applicants’ needs in order to formulate family and individual plans of services.

• Closely monitored 5 budgets to ensure proper usage.

• Maintained detail records of services provided to the applicant.

• Acted as contact point between applicants and other non-profit agencies in the community.

• Reviewed and tracked progress of applicants after services were provided.

Case Manager

University of Alabama-Birmingham January 2006 – April 2006

Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities

Birmingham, Alabama

• Provided screening and pre-trial release for felony arrestees in the county jail.

• Established risk based supervision requirements, treatment and home plans in accordance with judicial

release.

• Tracked failure to appear cases for the court system providing for timely judicial decisions.

Case Manager

ARC Jefferson County August 2004- December 2005

Birmingham, Alabama

• Developed and implemented training objectives to provide independent living skills to clients with special

needs.

• Monitored progress and reported all findings to support team at annual meeting.

• Supervised staff of 14 House Managers, Direct Support staff and on call individuals

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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Housing Corporation President January 2010 – May 2010

Tennessee Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Chattanooga, TN

Chapter Advisor November 2006- January 2009

Tennessee Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Chattanooga, TN

Volunteer, Race for the Cure March 1999-March 2002

The American Heart Association

Chattanooga, TN

Volunteer, Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament July 1998-July 2000

The Epilepsy Foundation

Chattanooga, TN

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ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Agency Rater, CRG/TPG Assessments June 2008

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Crisis Intervention Training February 2008

Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute

National Leadership Conference June 2006

Phi Delta Theta National Fraternity

HIPAA Training January 2006

University of Alabama-Birmingham



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