Management Mental Health
Resume:
Debbie Newman
Jamaica, New York 11436
Cell phone: 917-***-****
Objective:
To identify and remediate institutional practices, policies, and procedures that are discriminatory
and design and implement programs and services that empower clients to be effective advocates
to achieve their own social justice and human rights.
Professional Experience:
Human First, Lynbrook, New York
January 2013-Present
Waiver Service Provider (B2H)-Part-time
• Provides support services to developmentally disable children living in foster care and
offers assistance to their foster, birth and adoptive families.
• Work to improve the safety, health and well-being of the participant, as well as prevent
participant hospitalizations and institutionalization.
• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
• Day Habilitation Services
• Skill Building
• Crisis Avoidance & Management & Training
• Environmental Modification and Adaptive Devices
• Intensive In-Home Family Therapy Services
• Respite Care Services
• Family & Community Support Services
• Special Needs Advocacy
South Oaks Hospital, Amityville, New York
July 2012-December 2012
Psychiatric Attendant/Mental Health Counselor-Part-time
• Progressed through a series of promotions, Counsel Children, adolescence and adults
with dual diagnosis and behavioral problems
• Counsel with emphasis on prevention.
• Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health.
• Help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital
problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated
with aging and mental and emotional health.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting
clients or patients.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange
necessary information during the treatment process.
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems
in crisis situations.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling
disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with other
Danbury Hospital, Danbury, Connecticut
February 2007-November 2010
Behavioral Health Associate/CNA-Full-time
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop
treatment plans for children, adolescents and adults.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Meet
with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange
necessary information during the treatment process.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as
necessary.
• Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to
supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in
person.
Other Professional Training & Voluntary Experience:
Catholic Charities Diocese, Amityville New York
November 2012-January 2013
Disaster Case Manager-Part-time
• Provides advocacy, information & referral, crisis intervention & recovery services to
survivors of natural disasters.
• Demonstrate outstanding case management (caseload of up to 25) and dedication to
clients.
Safe Horizon, Kew Gardens, New York
January 2012-July 2012
Domestic Violence Caseworker-Part-time
• Demonstrated outstanding case management (caseload of up to 10) and dedication to
clients. Work with victims (Children, Men and Women) of abuse to deal with their
problems and implement lifestyle solutions.
• Analyzes the situation in an attempt to prevent further abuse---necessary to protect the
victim's life and well-being.
• Provided victims with helpful information about shelters, job training, medical care and
child care.
• Screen children who enter agency with their mothers for trauma.
North Central Bronx Hospital, Bronx, New York
February 2012- July 2012
Sexual Assault Advocate-Volunteer-Per-diem
• Provides advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and dating
violence at the individual and system level.
• Assists victims of crime when requested by law enforcement at crime scenes, hospitals,
or other safe locations; provides support, referrals, and information related to crime
victims’ rights and victim compensation information and applications.
• Complete client intake forms; document services and referrals provided; conduct
thorough case management on all cases to include follow-up contacts.
• Work closely and interact with detectives, deputies, patrol officers, supervisors, service
providers, and other advocates, governmental agencies, and the general public to ensure a
survivors rights and needs are addressed.
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
January 2009-December 2011
Tutoring Resources Assistant Coordinator-Volunteer-Part-time
• Assist in evaluation of operational procedures and activities of the Tutoring Center;
Participate in meetings related to the needs of students in the Academic Support Center.
EDUCATION:
Western Connecticut State University
BA in Psychology
January 2012
Licenses &Certification:
• Certified Nurse’s Assistant
• EKG Tech
• Phlebotomy
• CPR
• CPI
• Certificate of Achievement (Prevention of Choking and Aspiration)
• Mandated Reporter
• B2H Wavier Service Provider
• Mental Health Waiver Service Provider(B2H)
References Will Be Available Upon Request.
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