Mental Health Medical

MIKE ADAIR

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Michael L. Adair, M.S.W.

**** ****** ******, *** ******, TX 75056

Phone: 901-***-**** 469-***-**** email: arky mike56@y ahoo.com

Summary of Qualifications

2 0+ y ears professional mental health assessment & treatment expertise

working with private clients, patients and inmates

Specialized training, certifications & proficiencies

- Diagnosis & Treatment of Dually Diagnosis Clients, Substance Abuse

- Diagnosis & Treatment Domestic Violence Intervention & Treatment

- Investigation & Treatment of Child Abuse & Neglect, Sy stemic Family Therapy

- Diagnosis & treatment of Bipolar Disorder

- Rational Living Therapy (a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy )

- Proficient in computer applications for reporting, record keeping and administration

including MS Word, Excel, Internet

- Group teaching & training expertise

- Comprehensive knowledge of correctional procedures and issues

Professional Highlights

CORRECTIONAL HEATHCARE COMPANIES January 2010 " November 2010

Mental Health Professional

Assessment and referral for psy chiatric treatment of mentally ill inmates at Collin County Criminal

Justice Sy stem for male, female and y outh offenders

Assessment of suicidal inmates and placement on, or removal from suicide precautions

Transfer mentally ill inmates to other jail accommodations to ensure safety to themselves and others

& provide recommendation for acute hospitalization for inmates as needed

Intake for new inmates qualify ing medical and psy chiatric needs and arrange services

for county jail of 800 inmates

Provide group therapy sessions

COUNSELING SERVICES OF EASTERN ARKANSAS 2 007

Therapist

Provide assessment and referral for clients

Provide Individual Therapy using primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Referral to Psy chiatrist, Mental Health Paraprofessional, Community Rehabilitation

Group Therapy

Crisis Assessment and Intervention and referral for hospitalization, if necessary

Manage follow up services to each client

CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES Sept 2002/ February 2007

Mental Health Professional

Provide assessment and referral for Psy chiatric treatment of mentally ill inmates at Shelby County

Criminal Justice Sy stem & Jail East facilities

Assessment of suicidal inmates and placement on, or removal from suicide precautions

Transfer mentally ill inmates to other jail accommodations to ensure safety to themselves and others

& provide recommendation for acute hospitalization for inmates as needed

Intake for new inmates qualify ing medical and psy chiatric needs and arrange services

Conduct training seminars and classes for required continuing education for Correctional Officers.

Training new Correctional Officers & County Deputy Sheriffs in all facets of dealing with mentally ill

inmates/citizens.

COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Needs Assessment Counselor & Therapist May 2001/ July 2002

Group leadership and individual counseling to in-patients with dual diagnosis.

- Provide case management, crisis intervention, and assessment for patients

-Development of therapeutic treatment program and referral for outpatient services.

- Train & lead patients to improved lifesty le and teach skills for forming good decisions

- Assessment to determine appropriate treatment plan and placement within hospital

CAMELOT CARE CENTERS

In Home Counselor December 2000 to May 2001

In home counseling for foster care subjects and families.

- Crisis intervention, assessments, therapeutic counseling sessions and development planning

- Provide adult education classes for parenting issues for foster care parents

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, North Little Rock, May 2000 to Dec 2000

Therapist, Community Support Program

Provide case management and crisis intervention: Assessment and diagnosis, therapy, and handling pay ment

requirements. Provide on call phone screening.

- Served as liaison with other professionals within agency, and to outside services.

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, Municipal Court, Probation Office, Little Rock, AR,

Group Facilitator December 1998 / December 2000

Facilitator of Domestic Violence Intervention Program with groups of 3 to 20+ participants using Duluth model.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Social Work, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, May 2000,

Certified Master of Social Work, June 2001.

Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry, Southwestern Assemblies of God College, Waxahachie, TX 1982.

Concentration: Psy chology & Counseling, 14+ semester hours.

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