Mental Health Manager
Resume:
Richard Coleson Little
Curriculum Vitae
**** ********* ***** *** *******, LA 70122
Cell # 504-***-****
Email address- ****************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a professional position that will allow me to demonstrate my clinical knowledge as a Social Worker.
Profile
Highly qualified professional who offers superb decision making skills, judgment, and outstanding initiative. Exceptional skills demonstrated when working under high pressure. I will be able to utilize innovative techniques and solid management skills to accomplish your organizational goals. Extremely focused and motivated to achieve in a competitive, fast-paced professional setting. Practice client centered therapeutic assessments, treatment planning, and its implementation that reflects realistic measurable goals to promote optimal levels of client care.
Academic Background
Master of Social Work Degree (2006) Southern University at New Orleans
Research Thesis: The use and increased use of mind/mood altering substances in chemically dependent populations. (Advisor: Dr. Gayle Wykle)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (1978), Southern Illinois University at Carondale, Illinois.
Associate Degree in Substance Abuse, Southern University at New Orleans.
Professional License/Certification
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office for Addictive Disorders
Teaching Experience
Orleans Parish School Board, New Orleans, LA
Instruction in metropolitan school districts, middle and high school students, basic core curriculum classes.
Internship
District Attorney's Office, New Orleans, Louisiana from January 2001 to August 2001. Conduct scheduling and assisting clients with their drug court appointments and maintaining probationary requirements.
Employment Experience
CURRENTLY RETIRED.
June 2014 to Present
In school @ Capella Univ. online Ph.D. program in Psychology, Specialization, Addiction
James M. Singleton School
2220 Oretha Castle Haley, New Orleans, La., 70113
Aug. 2013 – May 2014
Substitute Teacher
Teaching 7th & 8th graders general classes
January 2013 – June 2013
Northshore Behavioral Health
23515 Highway 190, Mandeville, La., 70448
Intensive Treatment Program
Mental Health Counselor
Facilitate cognitive-behavioral process groups for adult’s psychiatric patients
Maintain progress notes on al client’s daily
Monitor client’s mental health behavior and record in medical records
Assist with physical and chemical restraints with violent clients
Contribute with daily treatment planning with all mentally ill clients
December 2010 – December 2012
Key Behavior Essential
701 Loyola ave., New Orleans, La.,70113
Intensive Treatment Intervention
Mental Health Professional
Individual/Group counseling
Play Therapy
Community Support
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Facilitated Home Visits
Referrals/Recommendations to applicable Community Resources/Agencies
January 2010- December 2010
Volunteers of America
Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program
Case Manager
Work with homeless population
Offer case management services to address mental, physical, and socio-economic issues
Conducted bio psychosocial assessments as needed
Evaluate appropriate level of care when completing a psychiatric screening
Encourage independence
June 2009- November 2010
Unity of Greater New Orleans
Housing Specialist
Work with homeless population to locate stable housing
Seek other services to maintain and stabilize client housing placement
Refer clients to case management services to address mental, physical, and socio-economic issues
Empower clients to apply for financial benefits
Encourage independence
Aug 2007-June 2009
Metropolitan Human Services District
Drug Court Treatment Counselor
Work with court mandated clients
Maintain assigned caseload
Facilitate twelve (12) step recovery group sessions for adults
Document patient progress in personal record
Implement treatment and discharge planning
July 2007-May 2008
NO/AIDS Task Force, New Orleans, Louisiana
Homeless Case Manager
Assess the needs of clients and provide direct social services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS
Attend monthly, quarterly, and yearly assessments for the homeless population
Evaluate appropriate level of care when completing a psychiatric screening
Document patient progress in medical record
Able to communicate with different mental health professionals
May 2002-June 2008
River Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, Harahan, Louisiana
Admission & Referral Evening Counselor
Perform psychiatric screenings
Data entry on mental health assessment
Refer psychiatric clients to proper department
Conduct crisis intervention with mentally ill clients
Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
Jan 2002-July 2006
East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana
Psychiatric Counselor
Facilitate cognitive-behavioral process groups for adults psychiatric patients
Maintain progress notes on all clients daily
Monitor client's mental health behavior and record in medical records
Assist with physical and chemical restraints with violent clients
Contribute with daily treatment planning with all mentally ill clients
May 1999-Jan2002
Touro Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana
Psychiatric Counselor
Conduct therapeutic groups for all mentally ill clients
Promote medication compliance
Encourage and empower clients to take psychiatric medications
Facilitate substance abuse counseling sessions
Maintain emotional support system with clients family.
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