Mental Health Management

JOSEPHINE DYKES STATON

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Montgomery Village, MD 20886

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Cell Phone 301-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: To secure a social service position within the field of social work

HIGHLIGHT: Master in Social Work, May 2001, Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Master of Art, Sociology 1980, Jackson State University, Jackson, Ms.

Bachelor of Art, Sociology, 1978, Jackson State University, Jackson, Ms.

LICENSURE: Professional Counselor, Washington, D.C., 1985-Present

CERTIFICATION: Certified Addiction Counselor II, 1996-Present

EXPERIENCE:

HOLY COMFORTER-ST. CYPRIAN COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP, Washington, D.C., 2017-Present

Clinical Director

Provided clinical and managerial services for men and women’s substance abuse residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient and transitional housing programs. Oversee staffs coordination and work with appropriate funder’s staff for case planning, treatment and behavioral interventions and case monitoring. Proficient in implementing drug and alcohol prevention strategies.

HOLY COMFORTER-ST. CYPRIAN COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP, Washington, D.C., 2014-2017

Clinical Care Coordinator

Served as Clinical Care Coordinator responsible for providing clinical and managerial support for substance use treatment program. Managed all treatment-related functions and supervised assigned staff.

PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Washington, D.C. 1995-2017

Provided addiction counseling for individuals with substance abuse mental health problems. Completed substance abuse assessments, developed treatment plans, attended clinical staffing, facilitated group and individual counseling, conducted random urine samples, escorted individuals to AA/NA meetings, wrote weekly progress notes, discharge reports, conducted family sessions when needed, supervised individuals on the units and wrote behavioral contracts when the need arrived.

SCRUPLES CORPORATION, Washington, D.C., 2008-2011

Clinical Manager

Provided weekly individual supervision for 11 Case Managers and 2 LPC Interns. Reviewed and signed off on Case Managers’ progress notes, charged tickets and treatment plans. Evaluated, reviewed and provided feedback regarding the performance of the Case Managers to the CEO. Attended monthly Clinical Directors meeting at Department of Mental Health (DMH) and provided feedback to CEO.

Attended monthly Child/Youth Roundtable Meeting at DMH; Quality Council Meeting at DMH. Maintained 24-hour/day, 7 days/week availability for on-call telephone coverage.

COMMUNITY MULTI-SERVICE, INC., Washington, D.C., 1998-2008

Qualified Mental Retardation Professional

Supervised 21 staff members, 10 consultants, 2 residential managers and 13 dually-diagnosed individuals. Reviewed and updated staff personnel records monthly, Arranged staff training in regard to organization’s policies and procedures. Arranged transportation for residents, developed monthly activity schedule, wrote monthly and quarterly resident reports, annual court reports and escorted residents to annual court review hearing. Conducted monthly staff meetings, met with nurse to review residents’ medical needs.

ANCHOR MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, Washington, D.C., 1995-1998

Case Manager/Therapist

Provided outreach services, intensive case management, treatment planning, and support services to severely mentally ill homeless population. Managed fifteen client, ensuring proper medication intake and bi-weekly visits to the psychiatrist. Coordinated housing and pre-vocational day treatment services. Provided counseling and crisis intervention through 24-hour telephone support. Provided relapse prevention group therapy sessions for dually-diagnosed clients. Wrote weekly and monthly progress reports. Participated in team meetings to discuss client status and program development.

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