Medical Mental Health
Resume:
OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated individual looking to secure a position as mental health
counselor or medical professional in a challenging and specialized
healthcare environment; leveraging my achievements, skills, strategic
thinking, and leadership.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Certified knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual
differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and
motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and
treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
. Ability to apply professional community organization skills related to
the formulating of needs assessments, development and marketing of
prevention programs.
. Understanding of complex helping systems, such as child and family
prevention outreach services, professions, organizations and their
management and administration.
. Awareness of professional counseling practice with emphasis on human
development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral or
systematic interventions, and strategies that address high risk
behaviors, wellness, personal growth, and career development across
the life span.
. Experience in and use of basic and commonly used medical terminology,
medical equipment, supplies, procedures and the major body systems to
perform duties such as taking vital signs, medical assessments, trauma
assessments and emergency first response.
. Strong communications both orally and in writing, organizational, and
problem solving skills. Capable of handling multiple assignments,
working well in demanding environments, and meeting deadlines.
Computer proficiency skills.
. Knowledge of and implementation of OSHA, HIPPA, JACHO, CARF
requirements; emergency medical procedures, medical terminology, ICD-
9/CPT codes; DMH, and APA/ACA standards.
CREDENTIALS & EDUCATION
License Professional Counselor, Under Supervision
Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN Masters of Science, General Counseling
December 2013
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD Bachelor of Science,
Psychology
May 2007
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Associates Degree, General Studies
June 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hearts of Hope Behavioral Health Services, LLC
May 2014 to present
Department Of Corrections and Mental Health Services
100 S. Monroe, Suite 5, Elk City, OK 73644
Red Rock Behavioral Health
February 2012 to May 2014
Drug Court and Mental Health Services
3080 W. 3rd St, Elk City, OK 73644
Mental Health Therapist
. Provided individual, group, and intensive outpatient therapy to
individuals dealing with addiction/substance abuse; family, parenting,
and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-
esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional
health.
. Excellent knowledge/practice of principles, methods, and procedures
for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental
dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
. Ability to engage in information gathering, problem identification,
diagnoses, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, and follow-
up.
. Capability to serve on an interdisciplinary team with focus on the
intrapersonal, interpersonal and relational function of individuals,
groups, and families and on the counseling approaches, strategies, and
techniques that will best help patients function effectively.
. Responsible to provide direct clinical services and consultations in
accordance with the policies and procedures of Mental Health Services,
the policies and regulations of the Department of Corrections, and in
accordance with the ethics and standards of the American Psychology
Association.
United States Navy - Corpsman
September 1995 to September 2006
Honorable Discharge
Leading Petty Officer-Enlisted in Charge
. Experience with various personnel management functions such as leave
approval, performance reviews, and position/job description
development.
. Balanced a myriad of administrative responsibilities coupled with the
countless responsibilities of functioning as a proficient mental
health provider, and identifying areas for improvement.
. Experience communicating with various customers and acted as a point
of contact for program and policy questions.
. Trained general duty medical professionals to cover a variety of
mental health positions.
. Coordinated/provided training for military/civilian first responders
and units regarding combat stress and the psychological aspects of
deployments; and assisted in the development of
professional/administrative policies.
. Trained all hospital staff yearly and new employees on suicide
prevention and restraints.
. Responsible for analyzing and managing departmental budget, supply,
and purchasing; prioritized work from various sources to meet
deadlines.
. Supervised workload, production, training needs, unit cohesiveness,
skills development, welfare and employment for everyday operations.
Mental Heath Technician
. Collaborated with and assisted doctors, psychiatrists, and
psychologists with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients in
order to treat, rehabilitate, and return fit for full duty status.
. Provided individual and group therapy, assisting those overcoming
dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Encouraging
clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in
their lives, and help them develop insight into themselves and their
relationships.
. Guided clients in the development of life coping skills and
strategies to become empowered and successful.
. Administered psychological assessments/test; PAI, MMPI-2, Conners,
MMSE, BAI, BDI, TRAILS, Shipley Institute of Living Scales, WAIS,
WRAT, Stanford-Binet IQ
. Restrained violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by
verbal or physical means as required.
Medical Corpsman
. Functioned as medical assistant/practicing nurse to military/civilian
personal; proficient in triage/trauma procedures; able to respond to
patient emergencies using resuscitative techniques and
emergency/medical first aid procedures; rresponsible for the keeping
the records, reports and schedule appointments.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* American Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR * ASAM
* Case Management * ASI
* CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
*Motivational Interviewing
* Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Profile and Skill Building *
Specialty Court
* LS-CMI * Seeking Safety
SECURITY
Secret Clearance, Department of Defense, ENTNAC, 1995 (active)
*Never been arrested or convicted of a felony
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Rita A. Aragon, Major General (retired) Valerie Whiteneck, LPC
(Personal) (Supervisor)
Secretary Military and Veterans Affairs Hearts of Hope -
CEO
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd Room 212 Cell: 405-***-****
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
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Office: 405-***-****
Cell: 405-***-****
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Eric Carbone, MBA, PhD
(Military Mentor)
Chief, Applied Science and Evaluation Branch
Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Health and Human Services
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
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Ray Nairn, PhD
(Military Supervisor)
1110 Haverhill Ct., Chesapeake, VA 23322
Home: 757-***-****
Cell: 757-***-****
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Mary Stinson, LPC
(Co-worker)
108 Barry Court
Elk City, OK 73644
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Rebecca G. Cowan, PhD, LPC, NCC
(Professor)
Assistant Program Director/Assistant Professor
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Family & Community Medicine
600 Crawford Street, Suite 300, Portsmouth, VA 23704
*******@****.***
Janie Mason, Teacher
(Co-Worker)
6th Grade Literacy
Conway Public Schools, Conway, AR 72032
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