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Manager Mental Health

Location:
Rome, OH
Posted:
October 06, 2012

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Stephani Calabrese

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

Address:

City: Roaming Shores

State: OH

Zip: 44085

Country: USA

Phone: 440-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Mental Health/CDCA case manager with 27 years experience. Areas of expertise include crisis intervention, advocacy, corresponding with other community resources, education of basic life skills, coping skills, addiction intervention and education, group facilitation, management of drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from University Of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ 1/2001 to 7/2012 (Human Service Work)

Job History / Details:

Professional Overview

Mental Health/CDCA case manager with 27 years experience. Areas of expertise include crisis intervention, advocacy, corresponding with other community resources, education of basic life skills, coping skills, addiction intervention and education, group facilitation, management of drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

Core Qualifications

Able to participate in multidisciplinary team approach

Able to recognize individuals under the influence

Able to work independently and as a member of a team

Aware of legal and ethical standards

Comfortable with diverse populations

Community clinic experience

Familiarity with the criminal justice system

Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Knowledge of chemical dependency issues

Knowledge of rehabilitation philosophy

Sensitive to cultural differences

Ability to maintain accurate client records

Able to manage client crises

CPR and First Aid certified

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent relationship building skills

Excellent team player and community builder

Excellent writing and critical thinking skills

Experience performing assessments

Experience working with adults

Familiarity with substance and mental health systems

Familiarity with the Addiction Severity Index (ASI)

Group facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills

Team player and self-motivated

Ability to de-escalate clients in another vulnerable emotional state

Understanding of diverse communities

Experience with clinical case management

Accomplishments

Case Management

Building therapeutic relationships with clients of mental illness and addiction, develop individual service plans to meet the needs of the client. Education concerning mental illness and addiction. Working alliance with the criminal justice system for the betterment of the client's well being and leading a productive life. Facilitator of Addiction Aftercare.

Case Management

Transitioned clients to independent living. Educated interventions and skills on living sober and clean lives. Educated clients on resources needed to achieve the best quality of life.

Education

2012 University Of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona

Associate of Arts Human Service Work

I have recently earned by Associates Degree and I am presently working on my Bachelors Degree.

Experience

May 2006 to January 2012

Signature Health/Community Counseling Center Ashtabula, Ohio

Mental Health Adult Case Manager/CDCA

Maintained accurate records and reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information.

Abided by the laws of confidentiality.

Acted as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.

Addressed legal issues, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.

Adhered to productivity and quality assurance standards.

Administered research instruments such as tests, observations, and interviews.

Advocated for the placement of patients into community-based treatment.

Analyzed information from interviews, educational, and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services settings.

Arranged for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.

Assessed client risk factors and treatment service needs.

Assessed family problems and worked with clients to develop coping skills for those problems.

Assessed individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.

Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts.

Assisted in defining the roles for the parolees and the members of the household, creating an environment of personal responsibility for their words and behavior.

Assisted in the coordination with other criminal justice agencies, of the delivery of time sensitive and thorough information relating to defendants participation in court programs.

Participation in case reviews related to the client compliance and progress in treatment activities.

Performed drug testing following Drug Court Treatment Center policies.

Prepared reports based on observations made during the visit and procedures.

Provided case management and substance counseling for drug court participants.

Screened clients with emphasis placed on mental health, addiction severity, and co-occurring disorders.



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