Mental Health Manager

Roshuna Lazet Banks

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Wesson, MS **191 US

Mobile: 601-***-****

Email: *******.*****@*****.***

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Desired locations:

United States-LA- New Orleans United States-LA- Slidell

Work Experience:

YMCA Metropolitan Mental Health Intensive Adolescent Opportunity Program

Carroll Dr.

Hazlehurst, MS 39083 United States

08/2015- Present

Salary: 30,000 starting 32,000 ending USDPer Year

Hours per week: 40

Duties and Accomplishments

As a PRIMARY YOUTH COACH, I work with 12 to 18 years old youth, to encourage school success either by successful graduation or completion of a GED program and to prevent potential involvement with the Criminal Justice System. I work with local schools; youth services counselors, local law enforcement and other individuals to identify youth needing enhancement services. I evaluate youth’s progress by obtaining goals and objectives, and reviewing the client’s case at least one time per month at case plan meetings and more often as warranted by the youth’s behaviors both during and outside of the program.

As a CASE MANAGER, I served delinquent youth ages 12 to 17 years old that were at a high risk of becoming further involved in the Criminal Justice System by offering re-integrative theories and practices. I served by providing day treatment/group counseling, individual counseling, recreational therapy, role playing, supervision (curfew) and family intervention. I taught family sessions that taught parents effective parenting skills and strategies to help them understand their child's behavior. In addition, I addressed issues involving the adolescent's continuing educational and vocational training. As a counselor, I trained youth in job readiness skills, including job applications and interviews. Other program activities and training include addressing issues of sexual activity, sexually transmitted diseases, personal hygiene, responsible parenting, trust and, self-esteem. The treatment modalities and intervention goals that I taught consisted of decreasing criminal activity, encouraging school attendance or obtaining a G.E.D. facilitating goal development toward employment, inspiring students to be more positive and effective individuals. Ensuring youth will be cared for in their homes or in the homes of relatives. Preventing and reducing out-of-wedlock pregnancies. I planned, developed, and maintained a network of relationships with community resources such as youth court, mental health, school systems and other advocates for the juveniles I served. Developed treatment plans, documented youths assessments, and progress notes.

Supervisor: Ariel Gainey, Director

Mississippi Department of Human Services

300 East Chickasaw St.

Brookhaven, MS 39601 United States

03/2013-07/2015

Salary: 26,615 USD PerYear

Hours per week: 40

Duties and Accomplishments

As a FAMILY PROTECTION SPECIALIST, I rehabilitated and preserved families and provided protection and care for children in need of supplementary or substitute care, and provided full-time intake services. I evaluated the social needs of the children, developed a plan directed towards the solution of child and family problems, and provided protective and placement services for homeless, dependent, or neglected children. My work included developing and utilizing all agency and community resources which would carry out the above objectives. I remain on-call on a 24-hour basis and was expected to intervene and/or assist law enforcement in volatile situations involving removing at-risk children from abusive parents or guardians. I recruited, studied, and recommended foster homes for approval. I supervised foster children in foster homes. I kept records of assigned cases of foster children and parents. I maintained case history records. I conducted preliminary intake interviews with clients, relatives and others to obtain pertinent information to be incorporated in the social case history. I used all gathered information as background for planning indicated services to help develop initial tentative conclusions as to appropriate services, and carried out such serves as authorized by the area supervisor. I participated in case conferences and/or staff meetings. Established and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management. I provided training to clients and other social workers. I completed special assignments, investigations, and training requirements. I provided case management services. I performed related or similar duties as required or assigned. I coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health care professionals, worked with mental health clients make referrals to other community/agency resources for clients. Made direct contact with families, as well as being on-call 24/7 to provide crisis intervention as needed. Monitoring individual and family progress in attainment of predetermined goals, as well as providing regular review and updating of service plans as needed. Working to develop and maintain effective working relationships with families and community service resources.

Supervisor: Malinda Jones 601-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education:

Jackson State University Jackson, MS. United States

Master’s Degree12/2016

GPA: 3.9 of a maximum of 4.0

Credits Earned: 64

Major: Social Work

The University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS. United States

Bachelor’s Degree 5/2013

GPA: 3.2 of a maximum of 4.0

Credits Earned: 65

Major: Social Work

Colin Community College Wesson, MS. United States

Associates Degree 05/2009

GPA: 3.2

Credits Earned:

References:

Makiesha Kees* Special Services School System Case Manager LMSW 601-***-****

Whitney Catchings* Primary Youth Coach MSW 601-***-****

Tina Wilcher Retired 985-***-****

Additional Information:

Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualified Typist, able to type more than 40 WPM

Good organizational skills

Good time management skills

Solid oral and written communications skills and effective multitasking skills

Ability to effectively interact with staff and clients at all levels.

Self confident, self motivated with a demonstrated work ethic and ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently with imperiousness.

Ability to work with a team.

Great leadership skills.

Creative thinker, great sense of humor, flexible and adaptable.

Skilled in report writing and procedures.

Some potential for travel

AWARDS

Phi Alpha Honor Society/2012 Organization that supports high standards in Social Work education.

INTERNSHIPS

Special Services IEP/ Brookhaven, MS worked with youth’s with educational disabilities.

Hospice Camellia/Hattiesburg, MS. Worked with terminally ill adults for one year.

Department of Human Services/Brookhaven, MS Varies positions working with troubled, low income families.

CERTIFICATION

Certified Social Worker

Mental Health and First Aid Certified

First Aid and CPR Basic Certified

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