Manager Mental Health
Resume:
Resume
Lester C Long Jr.
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
Cell Ph. 404-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Educational background
MS in Psychology, Graduated, November 2013 Walden University.
Graduate Certificate (Professional Counseling) Graduated September 2009 Capella University
Bachelor of Science Majors: Public Administration & Political Science. Minor: Sociology
Graduated April, 1981 Western Michigan University.
Certifications
Certified Peer Specialist (GDBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network) issued 8/9/13
Certified Clinical Supervisor (ADACBG through ICRC) expiration 3/1/14
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (ADACBG through ICRC) expiration 3/1/14
Licensed, Ordained Minster: April, 1975 Michigan.
Membership
Soldier Salvation Army: Atlanta, GA.
Continued Career Objectives
It is my continual goal to be of service to those who have mental disorders and substance abuse
addiction. It is also my desire to work with people who are socially and economically
disadvantaged.
Employment History
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
211Glendale
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Highland Park, Michigan
Position
Case Manager November, 2011to August, 2012
Duties:
Assess and evaluate veterans clients with co occurring disorders referred from the Veterans
Hospital for admission for services
Provide referrals and link clients with outside resources.
Update client’s progress bi weekly.
Develop psychosocial, problem statements and service plans.
Monitor clients through random alcohol and drug screenings.
Monitor client medication compliance.
Conduct weekly cognitive behavioral and substance therapy groups.
Coordinate clients’ transportation to and from the VA Hospital.
Review client progress in 45, 60 and 90 day intervals.
Provide overall clinical intervention.
Self Employed
Atlanta, GA.
Position
Substance Abuse Counseling and Case management November, 2010 to July, 2011
Duties:
Provide substance abuse services and case management services on contractual bases.
Provide information and education on drug abuse to clients
Provide assessment and referrals to mental health services.
Provide treatment recommendations to courts and probation officers.
Provide substance abuse diagnostic assessments.
Conduct substances abuse therapy groups.
Tangu Inc. Treatment and Counseling
Atlanta, GA.
Positions
Intensive Outpatient & Recovery Residence Supervisor July, 2007 to October, 2010
(Contractual Employee)
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Duties:
Provide day to day supervision for case managers and housing resident monitors.
Develop both psychosocial as well as an initial treatment plan with client’s input and assistance.
Ensure that all client documentation meet CARF and DHR accreditations.
Provide and implement client interventions.
Conduct urinalysis on clients suspected of drug use.
Monitor client crisis situations and provide appropriate referrals when necessary.
Provide individual as well as group education and information to clients with co occurring illness.
Coordinate and develop monthly lecture schedules.
Assign facilitators to therapeutic group processing.
Salvation Army Red Shield Services
Position:
Housing Monitor (Shelter and Treatment Program) January, 2006 to March,
2007
Duties:
Maintained and gather accurate demographic information on clients.
Assist and ensure that all documentation meets CARF and DHR accreditations.
Conduct intakes and assign clients to appropriate bedding.
Monitor client’s in house activities.
Conduct urinalysis on clients suspected of using drugs.
Developed and taught a treatment class entitled “Recovery Concepts”
Developed and implemented client interventions and discharged them when necessary.
Community Friendship (O’Hern House) Mental Health Agency
Atlanta, GA.
Position:
Receptionist and Client Monitoring Between December, 1994 and March, 2002
Duties:
Monitor client conduct and report maladaptive behaviors
Monitor visitations and front and back door activities
Assist RA’s in ensuring safety of clients
Screen calls and direct them to appropriate staff.
Assist in providing resource materials
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Make important announcement and assist with interagency visitations
Crisis Resources Center Saint Hilda’s Anglican Catholic Church
Atlanta. GA.
Position:
Resident /Case Manager July, 1990 to January, 1993
Duties:
Supervise center staff and provided coordination of their activities.
Conducted in service training for staff
Monitor the overall activities of 14 residents.
Provide appropriate referrals when necessary.
Coordinated and developed resources, developed donation sources, and provided meals for the
homeless.
Conducted and maintained a sober living environment.
Discharge clients when necessary.
References:
Joan Dewitt, Friend
678 Virginia Ave.
Atlanta, GA.
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Anna Whitten,
1659 Upland Ave.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Evelyn Ellis
Dalton, GA
Timothy Gray
Mid City, OK
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