Mental Health Part Time

914-***-**** home Latonia Smith 914-***-**** cell

** ******* ***, #** ******@*****.*** New Rochelle, NY 10801

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A highly organized leader and action oriented professional seeking part time employment in the clerical field. Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel, Word Perfect 6.0, Rainbow, Outlook & Awards, Type: 60+ wpm. Trained in CPR, SCIP, AMAP and skilled in diagnosis using DSM-IV – R.

EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE, New Rochelle, NY

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling- 5/2011

Certificate in Thanatology – 12/2011

LEHMAN COLLEGE, Bronx, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work – 06/2002

STONY BROOK MANHATTAN, New York, NY

CASAC Eligible

MONROE COLLEGE, New Rochelle, NY

Associates Degree - Word Processing/Office Technologies 8/92

Awards: Honor Roll & President's List

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

HAWTHORNE FOUNDATION, Hawthorne, NY

House Manager December 2012 - August 2013

Oversaw the day-to-day operation of the facility, hiring/termination of all assistants, direct care and support staff

Trained, supervised and evaluated all assistant and direct care staff, dispense medication, accompany residents on all/most appointments and activities

Supervised/taught/promoted ADL’s/IADL’s and maintenance of consumers’ needs

Reviewed/ approved/ submitted time sheets for all staff. Ensured issues are addressed timely

Maintained/accounts for each resident’s fiscal records

Created/facilitated In-house and community based treatment/social programs for consumers

Provided weekly supervision with staff /consumers to provide guidance for growth

Developed/ evaluated/assessed each resident’s individualized Service Plan

BETHESDA CARES ADULT SOCIAL CLUB, New Rochelle, NY

Internship – Thanatology September 2011 – December 2011

Completed intakes, assessments, provided assistance with planning/coordinating services/resources as needed

Created/facilitated weekly group discussions and social interactions with seniors in facility

Assisted with development of coordinated care plans including services and/or other interventions to meet participant needs and goals. Participated in staff trainings and meeting

Assisted in the developing and implementing activities and special events

MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL ER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, Mount Vernon, NY

KIRSCHENBAUM MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, New Rochelle, NY

Mental Health Practicum/ Internship July 2010 – May 2011

Observed, assessed and diagnosed mentally ill clients in emergency room setting to determine treatment needs

Assisted with admissions and referrals

Notified family members, physicians and police as needed. Preformed intake, functional based assessments, diagnosis on new clients for outpatient mental health clinic

Effectively handled a caseload of 15+ diverse multi axis co morbid diagnostic clients as Therapist. Provided referrals and SPOA applications for housing

Created service plans and progress notes for caseload

Co-facilitated anger management group

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