Mental Health Management

Patricia A. Baker

** ****** **, ******, ** ****1

Phone: 585-***-**** Alt: 520-***-****

E-Mail: ***************@*******.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Master's level professional, recently returned to Western New York, with

experiencing in the specialized needs of transitioning youth in all areas

of development. Previous experience includes group and individual

counseling, development of curriculum and training programs, keeping of

appropriate documentation, and data collection.

Duties have also included not only linking youths and families with

necessary resources to achieve independence and success but also teaching

the skills necessary to find resources within their natural support

system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinician II (Child and Family Therapist)

October 2007 to August 2010

Arizona Children's Association, Tucson, AZ

Clinical team lead for families enrolled in the mental health system

of Southern Arizona

Provided assessment and treatment to children and families

experiencing issues related to substance abuse, serious mental illness

(SMI) and general mental health (GH).

Served on the Young Adult Committee, developing programs and resources

to assist young adults 18-22

successfully transition to adulthood

Collaborative team member, working within the mental health system and

with outside agencies including

Child Protective Services, Department of Juvenile Justice, and

Department of Developmental Disabilities

Utilized "best practice" models in accordance with state and agency

policy

Offered age appropriate treatment in accordance with Human Development

and Family Life Cycle standards

Culturally competent with direct experience working with diverse

populations and cultures

Created and maintained clinical case records in accordance with

required protocols and time frames

Therapeutic Behavioral On-Site Counselor (Independent Contractor)

February 2006 to December 2006

Florida Therapy Services, Panama City, FL

Supervised treatment team operating in Gulf County School District

Implemented mental health services plan in a previously underserviced

rural area bringing counseling, case management, psychiatric, and

psychosocial support services within reach of an isolated rural

population

Provided assessment, treatment planning, and individual counseling for

children at risk for out of home placement through involvement with

Child Protective Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice

Counselor II/Case Manager II

April 2004 to February 2006

Children's Home Society, Panama City, FL

Developed client assessments, service plans, and treatment plans

Instructed families with troubled children parenting skills, social

skills, and coping skills

Facilitated group therapy sessions in alternative school settings

concentrating on issues of substance abuse, anger management, and

coping skills.

Provided Children's Targeted Case Management to families enrolled in

the Florida mental health system

Monitored delivery of mental health services including psychiatric,

individual and group therapies, parenting skills, and case

management.

Master Command and Control Systems Operator

April 1992 to May 2001

United States Air Force, various, PA

Supervised junior personnel, provided performance feedback, training,

guidance and support

Developed and implemented training program for UNIX based battle

management software

Gained valuable intercultural experience training and working with

allied and coalition partner militaries

EDUCATION

Troy University, 2005

Panama City, FL

MS Psychology & Counseling Clinical Mental Health GPA: 3.75

University of Maryland, University College, European Division, 2003

Adelphi, MD

Bachelor of Science Psychology/Sociology GPA: 3.645

University of Maryland, University College, European Division, 2003

Adelphi, MD

Associate of Arts German Studies GPA: 3.654

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Positive Behavior Support

Functional Behavior Assessment

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

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