Management Mental Health
Resume:
EBONY M. ROBBS
DETROIT, MI 48227
313-***-**** **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a career opportunity within a work environment and/or organization that will enable me to utilize my education, knowledge, and experience within Human Services, Mental Health/Substance Abuse, and Social Justice.
EDUCATION:
Kaplan University- August 2014 M.S Psychology
(Addiction Specialization)
Marygrove College- August 09, 2008 M.A Social Justice
Olivet College- May 22, 2005 B.A Psychology/Minor: Sociology/Anthropology
EXPERIENCE:
Ryan’s Correctional Facility (Detroit, Re-Entry Center) Michigan Department of Corrections Contractual Counselor April 22, 2013- Current
Provide Clinical assessments, case management functions including case notes, monthly case conferences, treatment plans and annual reviews for MDOC parolees at Detroit Re-Entry Center (Ryan’s Correctional Facility)
Provided 12 group sessions per week and monthly individual sessions (1.5 hour cognitive and 2 hour process groups, as well as daily 1 hour community treatment team meetings, etc.) for 6 month periods
Provided psychosocial, skills building, one- one interventions group interventions, crisis management, disease management, substance abuse groups, mental health referrals, relapse prevention groups, cognitive behavioral therapy groups.
Provided assistance with transition from prison to community life
Provided referrals to Michigan Department of Corrections for mental health evaluations
Provide linkage and coordination for Medication Management, Psychological and Psychiatric testing.
Provided referrals for aftercare services to multiple and diverse needs
Provided Safe and Sober groups to parolee client’s in the Waterford location as well as provided case management functions such as aftercare appointments.
Collaborated with MDOC staff and personnel in working with parolees regarding behavioral sanctions through both MDOC and RSAT interventions
Fayetteville Treatment Center, (Fayetteville, North Carolina) - May-2011-February 26, 2013
Substance Abuse Counselor (Adults/Family)
Provided case management functions such as implement and create psychosocial assessments and treatment plans, NCTOPPs, and Case Notes.
Responsible for coordination, arrange, linking and scheduling of meetings with both natural and community supports, (i.e., NA/AA/SA meetings, sponsors, shelters, D.S.S, D.H.H.S, and adult education, probation officers).
Provide individual, group and family therapy for substance abuse patients
Provide psycho-educational skill-building activities, one-one interventions, group interventions, crisis management, disease management, money management, life skills, relapse prevention and urinalysis testing and breathalyzer testing.
Provide linkage and coordination for vocational rehabilitation, medication management, psychological and psychiatric testing.
Staffed cases with Medical Director, Program Director and Nursing Staff for Case reviews
Community Helps Network- (Fayetteville, NC) September 30, 2009- October, 2011
Qualified Professional/ Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program: (Adults)
Facilitate 3 hour groups and Individual sessions to adult consumers for Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment.
Implement and create Individualized treatment plans, NCTOPPs, ITR’s, and Service Notes.
Responsible for coordination, arrange, linking and scheduling of meetings with both natural and community supports, (i.e., NA/AA/SA meetings, sponsors, shelters, D.S.S, D.H.H.S, and adult education, probation officers).
Provide psycho-educational skill-building activities, one-one interventions, group interventions, crisis management, disease management, money management, life skills, relapse prevention and urinalysis testing and breathalyzer testing.
Provide linkage and coordination for Medication Management, Psychological and Psychiatric testing.
Staffed cases with Clinical Team for Clinical reviews and outcomes of cases.
Corporate Compliance Officer: (Administrative)
Provide a leadership role, planning and program coordination for the development of the program while reviewing adverse events and execute systems to improve procedures.
Provide and arrange on the site trainings, supervision and assistance to staff to ensure the utilization of services being rendered to consumers and compliance
Assisted in implementing and designing policies, as well as auditing of charts and personnel charts for compliance.
Assisted in the development of company policies.
Qualified Professional/ Intensive In Home Program Supervisor: (Children and Families)
Coordinate with Clinical staff and Team Leaders for sharing information, Child and Family Team meetings, for assistance to create and implement safety plans of populations served and implement effective outcomes
Design, revise, and review treatment protocols, Person Centered Plans (PCP), ITR’s, NCTOPPS, crisis plans, STR (screening triage reports)and Transition plans
Ensure linkage, collaboration and coordination of relationships between local provider agencies and other community organizations
TT&T Services Inc.- (Fayetteville, NC) March 20, 2009- September 29, 2009
Qualified Professional/ Intensive In Home/Community Support Services: (Children and Families and Adults)
Develop Person Centered Plans, ITR’s, NCTOPPS, Matrix(Target populations), Crisis Plans
Coordinate with local agencies, schools and provider agencies
Provide behavioral modifications and interventions to assist consumers and families
Link, Coordinated, Monitored and Collaborated services with local provider agencies and schools
Maintained appropriate paperwork through data keeping, Value options and other associated documentation and programming
Participation in annual child, adult, and family team meetings
Coordinated and Facilitated summer activities for youth and families
Coordinated and Collaborated with Clinical staff to ensure the quality of care
Kairos Healthcare Inc. – (Detroit, MI) August 27, 2005 – September 12, 2007
Mental Health &Substance Abuse Counselor/Youth Advisor: (Adolescents)
Determined clinical and case management needs of clients by assisting in their outpatient to community living
Implemented Treatment plans, Updates, Community Releases and Relapse prevention plans
Assisted clients and families in transitioning from inpatient and group home settings to community functioning and settings
Maintained data and record keeping through Wayne County Juvenile Agency Information’s Systems (J.A.I.S.)
Coordination and Collaboration of clinical staff (Therapist and Program Director), probation officers and all other direct care staff
Provided Crisis Intervention techniques and strategies
Facilitated 2-hour focus groups (life skills, social skills training)
Outpatient Group Therapy for Substance abuse and Mental Health clients
Provided individuals and consultations
Monitored client’s behavioral manifestations and reported to clinicians through documentation.
Collaborated and Coordinated with local agencies
Provided transportation
Monitored medications
Coordinated with facility educator to assist clients in education plans
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Motivational Interviewing 2015
REFERENCES:
Available upon request
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