Mental Health Manager
Resume:
Argyro Leighton
Flint, MI *****
***********@*****.***
To Whom It May Concern:
I am applying for the social work position you are offering. My educational
background in clinical/community psychology, clinical social work, along
with my professional experience, makes me an excellent candidate for this
position.
As you will see from the enclosed resume, I have more than 5 years of
experience in the field of social work/counseling. During my most current
position, I worked as a school social worker and assisted students with
transitioning to high school/college. During my internship at Grand Blanc
schools I worked with students in order to help crate academic schedules
and transition plans.
I have worked with children and adults who suffer from severe mental
illness. I have conducted individual and group therapy with clients and
families, as well as didactic groups to educate on mental health illness
and its affects on the individual and their families.
I have also worked in case management services, including crisis
stabilization program with adults and children at high risk, addressing
severe behavioral problems at home and in the community, linking them to
long-term outpatient services, including employment, housing and outpatient
therapy.
If you have questions, or if you want to schedule an interview, please
contact me at 810-***-****. I look forward to meeting you to further
discuss employment opportunities.
Sincerely,
Argyro Leighton
Argyro Leighton
3602 Dakota, Flint, Michigan, 48506
***********@*****.*** Cell: 810-***-****
EDUCATION
Flint, MI
Michigan State University - Flint
31 Aug 10 - 03 May 13
Social Work
Master's of Social Work, LLMSW
. Emphasis in clinical social work
. Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0
University of Michigan - Flint
31 Aug 04- 16 Dec 08
Psychology
Bachelor of Clinical/Community Psychology
. Emphasis in clinical assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders
. Cumulative GPA 3.4/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Northridge Academy- School Social Work
Flint, MI
9/30/13-2/10/14
. Working with students with Emotional Impairments and other
mental health diagnosis.
. Working on a multidisciplinary team and implementing Positive
Behavior Interventions.
. Collaborating with parents, educational staff and community
agencies to coordinate programs and services for students and
families.
. Participating in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team process.
. Facilitating the IEP process.
. Conducting functional behavioral analysis and development of
behavior intervention plans.
. Homeless Liaison for all homeless students within the school.
Hope Network/New Passages Treatment Center
Flint, MI
22 Jan 09-10 Oct 13 Case Manager/therapist- full time, 40hr/week,
(outreach program)
. Working with adults and children with severe mental health
illness and completing individualized goals under guidelines
of Community Mental Health (CMH-Genesee County)/GHS.
. Conducting home visits or meeting in the community/office to
monitor consumer's symptoms and medication compliance,
linking to medication reviews and psychiatric evaluations
and providing support for the family.
. Coordinating with necessary community resources and
advocating for consumers when necessary, such as disability
benefits, housing, work, support groups.
. Working in mobile crisis intervention program (home base)
and linking to higher level of care when appropriate.
TURNING POINT RECOVERY CENTER
Otter Lake, MI
15 July 06- 30 May 07, 40hr/week Treatment Technician (full time)
. Taught didactic and insight groups on substance abuse. Conducted
individual counseling under the supervision of a clinician.
. Provided education and coping skills regarding substance abuse,
assisted in coordination of discharge planning.
. Assisted with the completion of psychosocial assessments by conducting
interviews with the individual and their families.
06 May 07-15 June 07 New Passages Treatment Center
Flint, MI
Case Managing Intern (part time),
24hr/week
. Visited clients in their home/hospital in order to monitor and record
their physical and mental health status/improvement under the
supervision of a case manager.
. Linked clients with social security/disability benefits and scheduled
medical
appointment for them.
. Conducted Intake interviews and assessments required for program
qualifications.
20 Sep 06- 15 Apr 07 Fenton Community Schools
Fenton, MI
Sub-Teaching (occasionally), 32-40hr/month
. Monitored and recorded children's behavior, such signs of ADD and
depression,
discussed treatment options with parents under the supervision
of a school counselor.
. Assisted children with learning disabilities complete their homework.
. Mentored children, 5-14 y/o, by helping them use their coping skills
to address anger and build up confidence through self awareness and
social interaction.
. Interacted with children daily and participated in skill development
groups.
06 Jun 99 - 02 Feb 04 United States Army
Wuerzburg, Germany/ Livorno, Italy
Mental Health Tech/Medical Records (full time),
40-60hr/week
. Reviewed and maintained medical records according to Army regulations.
. Monitored effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in soldiers and
family members, assisted in providing family based therapy, advocated
for children and family and worked with them on developing positive
coping skills.
. Screened soldiers for possible symptoms of mental health disorders and
linked to appropriate mental health services.
. Linked children and families to legal and medical benefits, such as,
Tricare, and educated families on options and other military
resources.
Additional
. Certified school social worker.
. Fluent in Greek, First Aid/CPR certified.
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