Mental Health Manager
Resume:
Darryl Demory
**** ******** **.* Douglasville, * GA 30135
Phone 404-***-**** * Email:*********@*****.***
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PROFILE
Professional, substance abuse counselor, case management, Para-
professional, excellent analytical skills, supervisory skills, problem
solving skills with the ability to provide optimal resolutions, quick
thinker, and the ability to work in a team oriented-environment.
RELATED SKILLS *Substance Abuse * Case Management * Program
Coordination
*Housing Coordination *Program Leadership *
Vocational Support
*Mental Health Advocacy *Para-professional
*Revenue Management
EMPLOYMENT
05/2014-07/2014 Essence of Hope.
Atlanta, GA
CAC I/Case Manager
. Counseled clients individually and in group sessions to assist in
overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes
. Monitor complex, unstable, or chronic cases to successfully carry out
treatment plans for chronically homeless dealing with substance abuse
and mental health issues
. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the
clients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required
information
. Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience,
and client histories.
. Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals
described in treatment and care plans.
. Facilitate the client intake process as they enter the program
. Acted as liaison between clients and community resources agencies to
arrange for support in areas of education, housing, life skills
. Played an integral role in planning, developing new learned skills
such as coping, social, and living
04/2010-08/2013 House of Healing for Men in Recovery
Director
Asheville, NC
. Managed and provided program leadership for three community base
residential housing units
. Counseled clients individually and in group sessions in overcoming
dependencies adjusting to life and making changes
. Developed client treatment plans based on research and individual
clients
. Reviewed and evaluated, based on the individual plans, clients
progress in relations to measurable goals described in treatment care
plan
. Coordinated activities with courts, probation officers, community
services and other post treatment agencies
. Supervised and trained house managers
. Interview clients, review records, and conferred with other
professionals in order to evaluate individuals' mental and physical
condition, and to determine their suitability for participation in a
specific program
. Advocate for clients in order to resolve emergency issues and crisis
situations
02/2009-08/2013 Mountain Area Community Services Inc.,
Paraprofessional/Developmental Therapist
Asheville, NC
. Played an integral role in developing, teaching, modeling new techniques
to assist the clients in building recreational, coping, social, and
living skills
. Build community network to assist clients when facing situations that
included unemployment, home safety hazard, alcoholism, substance abuse
and crime related issues
. Provided coordination of care for clients with mental health diagnosis to
empower the individuals to improve their daily living abilities
. Acted as liaison between clients and community resources agencies to
arrange for support in areas of education, housing, life skills
01/2002-02/2009 Access Family Services
Paraprofessional/Developmental Therapist
Asheville, NC
. Provided coordination of care for clients with mental health diagnosis
to empower the individuals to improve their daily living abilities
. Encouraged self-empowerment and skills development, through community
referrals and work programs
. Assigned and submitted timely documentation and reports and ensured
confidentiality of all records and communication
. Attended monthly team meetings to review client progress and address
issues requiring immediate actions
. Advocate for clients in order to resolve emergency issues and crisis
situations
EDUCATION
CAC Certification 2013 - 2014
ICDC College, Atlanta, GA
REFERENCE
Available upon request
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