Manager Mental Health

Location:

Posted:

March 30, 2013

TONGA J.

RUTLEDGE

LAGRANGE, GA 30241

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, and time management.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment and independently.

• Proven success in initiating, promoting and maintaining strong interpersonal relations.

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Internet, and social media.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts Degree- Psychology 1995

LaGrange College LaGrange, GA

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Dream House Youth Services 2012- present

Duties: Human Services Professional for at-risk youth in a residential treatment facility. Work

collaboratively with client placement specialist, DFCS, DJJ, CASA, parents, and school system to

provide appropriate step-down services. Ensure that the admission packet is complete. Maintain

confidentiality of records. Develop treatment plan. Attend panel reviews and other court hearings.

Monitor, evaluate, and record client’s progress.

Holmes Pharmacy 2003-present

Duties: Training and supervising all technicians, ordering and tracking inventory, greeting customers,

vendors, and pharmaceutical sales representatives, coding and billing for durable medical equipment,

contacting doctors and insurance companies for prior authorizations and medical necessity forms.

Pathways Community Support Team 2001-2003

Duties: Case manager for patients discharged from long-term psychiatric hospitals and correctional

facilities. Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team whose primary goal was to integrate clients back

into the community. Monitored the patient’s medication compliance through daily home visits. Helped

client locate housing, employment, and other community resources. Wrote case notes. Responsible for

chart organization.

Pathways Positive Options 1997-2001

Duties: Group leader at a day treatment facility. Lead health and wellness groups. Wrote case notes.

Responsible for chart organization. Completed intake assessments on all incoming clients. Developed a

treatment plan. Sat in with doctor and client during medication clinic to report progress or digression.

Troup County Mental Health Clinic 1994-1997

Duties: Counselor at a community based mental health/substance abuse clinic. Completed intake

interviews, assisted with crisis interventions, wrote case notes, lead substance abuse groups and reported

client attendance and progress to parole/probation officers, developed treatment plans, rotated coverage

for medication clinics, provided family and individual counseling sessions.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST