Mental Health Manager

Lamont D. Simmons

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Lamont Simmons

University of Memphis

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Memphis, TN 38152

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Education

University of Memphis, Department of Leadership

Ed.D. Candidate in Higher and Adult Education (Anticipated 2012)

Dissertation Proposal: Academic Persistence Among African American Men

Aurora University

MSW (

1999)

Aurora University

BSW (1998

)

Minors: Spanish and Psychology

Teaching and Education Experiences

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (Summer 2008)

Adjunct Instructor

Prepared and delivered lectures and other learning activities. Administered, evaluated,

and graded student coursework, assignments, tests, and papers. Utilized eCourseware course

management system to monitor and evaluate student performance.

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN (2007 - Present)

Professional Development Specialist

Provide professional development training to child welfare employees from the TN

Department of Children's Services. Participate on regional and statewide quality practice

and leadership teams, and planning committees.

Professional Experiences

Life Strategies of Arkansas, LLC, Memphis, TN (2006-2007)

Clinical Therapist

Provided comprehensive mental health treatment, evaluation, and crisis intervention to

youth and their families. Formulated treatment plans and 90-day review updates for

assigned clients. Maintained required productivity standards as established by agency.

Life Strategies of Arkansas, LLC, Memphis, TN (2004-2006)

Project Director, Juvenile Justice Grant

Provided leadership to non-profit, state funded intensive case management grant.

Supervised and directed the clinical activities of 5 program staff. Regularly monitored

effectiveness of services and initiated program changes as needed. Served as liaison

between program staff, referral sources, and administration.

Infinity School of Chicago North, Chicago, IL (2003-2004)

Alternative Education School Social Worker

Worked with middle school students to facilitate their transition and reintegration into

the public school system. Facilitated parent meetings and administrative review in

developing and implementing solutions to student behaviors/problems. Collected, analyzed,

and interpreted descriptive data based on individual and school-wide behavioral incidents

to promote a positive learning environment.

Methodist Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL (2001-2003)

Mental Health Counselor

Provided individual counseling to adult, geriatric, and MR/DD clients on inpatient

psychiatric unit. Continuously documented clinical progress of assigned clients. Conducted

intake assessments with admitted clients, emphasizing their

physical and mental health issues.

Jane Addams Hull House Association, Chicago, IL (1999-2001)

Case Manager, Neighbor to Neighbor Program

Provided case management services to large sibling groups and families referred to the

child welfare system. Ensured the safety, psychosocial needs, and well-being of each

youth. Participated in juvenile court hearings, administrative case reviews, and family

meetings.

YWCA of Aurora, Aurora, IL (1995-1999)

Program Director

Provided leadership to after-school drop in youth center for at-risk youth. Designed and

implemented year-round and summer camp program.

Research Interests

African American Men in Post-Secondary Education, Minority Student Engagement on College

Campuses, Retention Policies and Practices, Men in Social Work Education and in the Social

Work Profession, Adult Learning and Education,

and Humanistic Adult Education.

Research Experience

Factors of Persistence for African American Men in a Student Support Organization.

Submitted for peer-review to the Journal of Negro Education in June 2011.

Policy Recommendations for Retaining and Increasing Graduation Rates for Black Males.

Policy Research.

Invited Presentations

Cultural Awareness for Resource Parents (Memphis, TN) (September 2011)

The Child Welfare Training Center at the University of Memphis, Grand West Regional

Conference (Co-Sponsored by the TN Department of Children's Services and the TN Center for

Child Welfare).

Cultural Awareness for Resource Parents (Memphis, TN) (May 2010)

The Child Welfare Training Center at the University of Memphis Regional Conference (Co-

Sponsored by the TN Department of Children s Services and the TN Center for Child

Welfare).

Behavior Disorders in Childhood (Memphis, TN) (October 2008

)

Memphis CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Behavior and Emotional Disorders in Childhood (Nashville, TN) (September 2008)

Tennessee Foster and Adoptive Care Association

(TFACA)

Professional and Academic Service

Scholarly Journal Peer Reviewer (June 2011 Present)

Review scholarly articles for the Journal of Negro Education.

Member of the Faculty Search Committee (February 2011 - May 2011)

University of Memphis, College of Education, Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult

Education

Honors/Awards

Dempsey and Elvire Chalmers Scholarship - $500.00 (Fall Semester 2010)

University of Memphis, College of Education

Languages

English (Native), Spanish (Oral, Aural, and Reading Proficiency)

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