Mental Health Human Resources

Kelly N Williams

**** ********* **., *** *****, NV 89149

Home: 702-***-**** – Cell: 775-***-**** - acsy9q@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Masters level Forensic Psychology graduate, with coursework experience in psychological testing and assessment, identification of mental health diagnoses, and basic assessment procedures.

Relevant Skills

Superior communication skills

Exceptional problem solver

Meticulous attention to detail

Professional and mature

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinker

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Document control

Education

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Chicago, IL

Masters of Arts, Forensic Psychology 10/2014

Applied Research Project: Tulare County Kids’ Court

University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ

Masters in Management 6/2011

Final Project: Strategic Plan – All the Right Moves Moving Company, Sarasota, FL

California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Telecommunications Management 5/1991

Senior Project: Obscenity and Indecency – How the courts, FCC, and public view the issue.

Experience

Seven Hills Hospital Las Vegas, NV

Intake/Admissions Specialist 11/2015 – Present

Respond to prospective patients and referral channels by providing psychological assessments and/or appropriate treatment options.

Provide managed care entities with clinical information regarding patient psychiatric hospitalization.

Provide crisis intervention to prospective patients, their families, and external agencies via telephone and/or in person.

Make appropriate referrals based on patients’ needs and preferences.

Clark County Department of Family Services Las Vegas, NV

Family Services Specialist I 1/2015 – 10/2015

Received, screened, and documented incoming phone calls from various community sources regarding potential child abuse and/or neglect complaints.

Interviewed children, parents, and family members, representatives from various agencies, and others on the phone to obtain and verify pertinent information regarding potential child abuse and neglect referrals.

Assessed immediate safety needs of children to include both their physical and mental health.

Arranged for immediate response to emergency calls, immediate removal and placement of children when warranted, and collaboration with various Law Enforcement agencies.

Tulare County Board of Mental Health Visalia, CA

At-Large Board Member 7/2013 – 12/2014

Met monthly to discuss issues regarding the quality and accessibility of the mental health services Tulare County provides.

Voted on issues that affect clients and their family members, such as changes within the Mental Health Plan, performance outcomes and measurements, data collection, and strategic planning.

Acted in an advisory status to the local Mental Health Administration, thus helping to create a system that is more accessible, efficient, and quality-driven.

APR Consulting Visalia, CA Administrative Aid 3 6/2012 – 08/2013

Performed general administrative and clerical functions. Responded to or route external and internal customers.

Prepared various reports in a timely manner through various automated methods. Maintained and insured confidential information standards were adhered to as well as prepared data bases and spreadsheets.

Maintained local human resources files in accordance with organizational, governmental, and state policies.

United States Department of the Treasury Fresno, CA Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2/2012 – 6/2012

Performed a variety of transcript processing tasks using an automated system involving: reviewing third party and individual taxpayer requests for previously filed information, processing requests, working within accepted policies and established guidelines to either accept or reject transcript requests, updated billing credits and debits.

KDesign Reno, NV Bookkeeper 2/2008 – 8/2009

Managed the daily operations of the accounting department.

Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems.

Jenkins Law Office Reno, NV Billing Clerk 8/2007 – 3/2008

Supervised the daily operations of the accounting department.

Northern Nevada Business Weekly Reno, NV Business Manager 4/2005 – 8/2007

Acted as Human Resources Director, including, explaining benefits and new hire paperwork, conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Supported payroll functions and with budgeting for organization.

Assisted publisher and editor in various capacities as needed, acted as assistant to circulation director and sales personnel as necessary, and various other projects as assigned including planning annual charity golf tournament.

Technical Skills

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, TDS, IDRS, IAT, Lotus Notes, PC/Mac OS, AS400, GoToMeeting, typing speed 50 WPM.

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