Tennille King

Email: abpg2b@r.postjobfree.com

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City: Johnstown

State: PA

Zip: 15904

Country: USA

Phone: 814-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

OBJECTIVE: Mental Health Counselor specializing in Dual Diagnosis. Responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Saint Augustine College, Raleigh NC 1/2001 to 5/2003 (Psychology)

High School Dipolma from University of Pittsburgh, Raleigh NC 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

OBJECTIVE: Mental Health Counselor specializing in Dual Diagnosis. Responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients.

Professional Experience

February 2011 to July 2012

Allegheny Valley School Corapolisis, PA

Hab Worker

Provide assistance to Adults with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities

Disabilities -Participated in the Transportation of the Residents -Assist Individuals with Maintaining Proper Hygiene -Supervise and Feed Individuals -Assisting in Writing an Implementing Goal Plans -Completed Behavioral and Medical Documentation on a Daily Basis -Maintain a Safe Home for Residents - Evaluate and Monitor Residents Mental Health Statues.

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment

Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.

Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.

Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.

March 2006 to November 2010

Philip House Raleigh, NC

Hab Tech I

Promote Healthy Life Skills to Adults Consumers with Autism Assistance Consumer with Completing Daily Task Develop Individualized Service Plans for Consumers Document all aspects of client progress and behavior in the home setting.

Coordinate Daily Treatment for Consumers Complete Crisis Intervention, Case Management and Mentoring Maintain an Organized Home for Consumers Network with Community Agencies and Advocate Services.

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.

Charted and recorded information in client files.

Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.

Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.

Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.

November 2007 to March 2010

Triumph LLC Raleigh, NC

Community Support Team QP

Managed a caseload of 12 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.

Implemented Consumer Person Centered Plan, Provide Input on Interventions and Structured Goals Member of the Clinical Treatment Team Attended and Participated in Treatment Team Meeting Centered Provided Life Skills Development to Support Clients Knowledge of Twelve Core Functions, Recover Model, Harm Reductions Develop Work-Readiness Skills Behavioral Health Brief Counseling Evaluate and Monitor Consumer Mental Health Statues Networking and Advocate for Community Services.

Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.

Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.

Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.

Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.

May 2005 to November 2007

Threshold-Durham Advocates for MR Consumers Durham, NC

Program Specialist

Provided Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services to Adults with Serious Mental Illness -Provided One-on-One Counseling -Supervise Client's in Commercial Kitchen (preparing breakfast & lunch) -Responsible for all aspects of Case Management -Developing Service Plans and Goals -Job Coach / Placement Manager for Transitional Employment Programs -Completed Documentation and Chart Management.

Education and Training

2003 Saint Augustine College Raleigh, NC

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA

Social Worker

I just start the Cohort to get my masters

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