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Mental Health High School

Location:
Charlotte, NC
Posted:
September 29, 2012

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Sandra Rice

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

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City: Charlotte

State: NC

Zip: 28212

Country: USA

Phone: 704-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

PRTF supervisor and current Master's student with thirteen years of experience working with mental health, substance abuse, developmentally disabled and childhood trauma populations seeking a position within the mental health counseling field. Core Qualifications Trained in Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics through the Child Trauma Academy. Developled and implemented curriculum for PRTF based on the Neurosequential Model of Care. TCI and NCI trained. Current Masters student obtaining licensure in mental health counseling with a specialization in trauma and crisis. Five years of supervisory experience in community support and mental health.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Florida State University, Charlotte NC 1/2001 to 4/1994 (Psychology)

High School Dipolma from Florida State University, Charlotte NC 1/2001 to 9/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Overview

PRTF supervisor and current Master's student with thirteen years of experience working with mental health, substance abuse, developmentally disabled and childhood trauma populations seeking a position within the mental health counseling field. Core Qualifications Trained in Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics through the Child Trauma Academy. Developled and implemented curriculum for PRTF based on the Neurosequential Model of Care. TCI and NCI trained. Current Masters student obtaining licensure in mental health counseling with a specialization in trauma and crisis. Five years of supervisory experience in community support and mental health.

Education

2013 Walden University Charlotte, NC

Florida State University,

B.S

Experience

February 2012 to Current

Alexander Youth network Charlotte, NC

PRTF/NMT Supervisor

Supervise twenty-four staff of a thirty-six bed psychiatric residential treatment facility for children who have been traumatized by abuse or neglect.

Assist Program Director in the development of job descriptions and assessment of job performance of direct care staff.

Ensure all staff are providing appropriate clinical interventions based on the NMT model including positive relationship building, limited use of consequences, least restrictive interventions, proper implementation of restrictive interventions, life space interviews and adherence to client rights.

Conduct NMT trainings for behavior counselors.

Conduct biweekly performance evaluations.

Ensure quality of documentation by reviewing and ensuring all service notes meet medicaid standards.

Developed PRTF activity schedule based on NMT model of care.

Provide appropriate clinical intervention and crisis response to children in crisis based on the NMT model.

Participate and contribute to weekly clinical team.

February 2010 to February 2012

In Reach Charlotte, NC

Program Manager

Oversee management of group homes for non- profit agency serving the developmentally disabled and mental health population.

Serve as clinical home case manager for residents.

Create and implement Person Centered Plans and provide targeted case management services.

Submit and manage authorizations for services.

Supervise a staff of 20 to ensure compliance with company and state policy and adherence to client rights.

Conduct monthly audits of group home operations.

Conduct monthly audits of all medical and case management documentation to ensure compliance with company and state policy and regulations.

Assist in screening, interviewing, and hiring of staff.

Conduct screening and assessments of client applicants.

Conduct monthly and quarterly trainings for full-time and part-time staff.

Assist staff with creating Individual Development Plans to foster personal growth and growth within their chosen career.

Member the Human Rights Committee.

March 2007 to February 2010

Community Care Services Charlotte, NC

Qualified Professional Supervisor

Supervise and manage case load of fifteen qualified professionals.

Provide supervision and training to ensure all services and documentation are in compliance with county and state regulations.

Conduct training classes on service note writing.

Conduct ongoing service note and chart audits to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards.

Maintain case load and service individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse diagnosis by creating and implementing person-centered- plans to assist and support client in achieving self-sufficiency and personal goals.

Link clients to rehabilitative and support services within the community.

Coordinate treatment team meetings with therapists, school personnel, case workers, etc.

to assess and monitor clients progress.

Provide crisis management and on call support to clients 24 hours and 7 days a week.

August 1999 to June 2005

Leon County Schools Tallahassee, Fl

Special Education Teacher

Create and implement lesson plans in Reading, Language Arts and Health, for middle and high school students with severe psychological and behavioral problems due to abuse or neglect.

Participate in weekly case management meetings with psychologists, behavioral specialists and other school administration to determine progress and create individual educational/ behavioral plans for students.

Collaborate with behavior specialists to assess behavior plans and modify when needed.

Provide intervention and conflict resolution through least restrictive interventions.



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