School Mental Health

Melissa Adams

**** ***** **** **.

Houston, TX **082

Phone: 281-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Objective

Clinical Director

Education

****-**** ******** ** **** in Education, Edward Waters College

2001-2003 Master of Education in Counseling, Texas Southern University

Positions Held

2007-Present, Care Advocate

United Behavioral Health, Houston, TX

Review clinical assessments and certify levels of care according to policy and

regulations, Facilitate admissions to programs or treatment with providers, Ensure the

most appropriate care for members, Actively case-manage chemical dependency and

psychiatric cases by concurrently reviewing all levels of treatment from assessment

through aftercare to resolution of treatment, Discuss treatment plans with providers and

negotiate alternative treatment strategies consistent with level of care guidelines and best

practices, Process inpatient admissions by providing authorizations for mental health and

substance abuse patients in accordance with level-of-care guidelines, Take crisis calls and

referring callers to community resources, Document member communication/status,

Participate in consultation calls with ER doctors, Create accurate, comprehensive medical

records for program members, Create care plans, and educate members, Make treatment

recommendations, Escalate some cases to Peer Reviewers, Work with Network Services

to develop positive relationships with providers, Consult with members, primary care

physicians and onsite staff

2007-2008, LPHA

Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County, Houston, TX

Monitored consumer progress with treatment goals to determine effectiveness of

interventions, Performed clinical assessments to evaluate the individual’s priority

population diagnostic eligibility and treatment needs, Provided cognitive

behavior therapy focusing on the reduction or elimination of symptoms of severe

and persistent mental illness and increasing the individual’s ability to perform

activities of daily living, Provided crisis intervention to individuals to reduce

symptoms and prevent admission to a more restrictive environment, Provided

training/education on the nature of mental illness, addressing the symptom

related problems interfering with the individual’s functioning, the importance of

mediations, and other medication related information using TIMA curricula as

well as other trainings, Advocated for consumers to ensure that needs are met

both within MHMRA system and community

2006- 2008, Truancy Learning Camp Facilitator

Harris County Children’s Protective Services, Houston, TX

Conduct participant intake, Administer pre/post test and written evaluation of

camp, Facilitate workshop for assigned youth and their guardians/siblings, Create

and maintain an environment conducive to learning and participation, Conduct

workshops according to a curriculum, Counsel youth and families in crisis

situations, Maintain accurate records and reports, Provide referrals for families to

community agencies, Pursue continuous professional growth

2006-2007, Counselor

Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX

Assist in planning and developing the school’s education, guidance and counseling,

Assist in classroom and/or behavioral management planning with parents and

professional personnel, Administer and supervise the District’s standardized testing

program, Supervise the screening for District programs, Coordinate the organization

and/or maintenance of cumulative individual folders, Plan and conduct orientation for

new students, Provide personal and developmental counseling services, Work

cooperatively with professional and community resource personnel, Provide crisis

counseling and/or consultant services, Provide small group and classroom guidance, Plan

and conduct staff development programs, Organize and conduct parenting classes,

Interpret results of tests to students, parents, and professional personnel, Serve as an

active member of the school’s referral team for Special Education services and writes the

formal referral committee report, Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal

(ARD) meetings, Assist in the preparation of written reports or surveys that are required

by the local school system and/or the Texas Education Agency

2005- 2006, Staff Clinician II

DePelchin Children’s Center, Houston, TX

Conducted intake and assessment, Developed individualized service/ treatment

plans, Provided counseling and therapy services to children and their families

through individual, group, and family therapy, Provided guidance instruction by

conducting developmental guidance lessons in classrooms, Served as resource

person with teachers, parents, and staff, Maintained a log of students served, and

refer students with problems, and their parents, to special programs, specialists,

and community resources, Communicated effectively with the community,

Participated in or coordinated activities which contributed to an effective school

environment, Provide pre-test and post-test evaluations of program

2004-2005, Teacher

Petrosky Elementary, Alief ISD

Planned and taught a program of study in accordance with the philosophy & curriculum

of AISD, Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, Established and

communicated clear objectives, Employed appropriate instructional methods and

materials, Continually assessed students’ accomplishments, Consulted with colleagues,

students, and/or parents on a regular basis, Developed reasonable rules of classroom

behavior and procedures, Assisted in implementing policies and rules, Maintained

professional competence through in-service education, Implemented classroom

modifications for special education/504 students

2002-2004, Teacher

Odom Elementary School, Aldine ISD

Adhered to the district's philosophy of instruction, Demonstrated knowledge of subject

matter, Utilized new materials, methodologies, philosophies and innovations which suited

the needs of the individual students, Incorporated elements of effective instruction to

achieve maximum success in the classroom, Assisted in planning student activities,

programs and field trips, Maintained clear, consistent and complete permanent

records/reports of student progress, Consulted with parents and other involved personnel

concerning each students intellectual, social, emotional and physical development,

Created and maintained an environment conducive to learning, Participated in district

wide in-service programs and professional growth opportunities, Related to students,

parents, staff, administration and community professionally

Licenses and Certificates

Certified School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified

Classroom Teacher

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