Desiree L. Brown
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acysgi@r.postjobfree.com 727-***-****
Education
2011
B.A. Psychology University of South Florida Tampa
2008
A.A. Foundations of Education Saint Petersburg College
2006
Cosmetology Pinellas Technical Institute
Employment
Oct. 2013 -
Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services Intake Specialist
Current
Database entry of client information into health record software, AVATAR.
Provide crisis counseling through the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Assess clients ordered for inpatient services through the Baker Act.
Review Medicaid/Medicare/Private Insurance for those accepted by hospital.
Request initial utilization review through individual insurance companies.
Complete biopsychosocial interview for clients receiving services at crisis center.
Evaluate clients for initial diagnosis using DSM V criteria.
Training of new Access Center employees.
Experience with treatment team and organizing discharge for clients.
Jan. 2013 -
Pinellas County Schools Teacher (Primary Grades)
June 2015
Plan a programs for individualized and group instruction based on identified long-range goals and specific objectives.
Maintain records including required records for diagnostic/prescriptive approach
Coordinate with pupil, parents, principal, and/or supportive personnel regarding the pupil’s academic and social development.
Dec. 2012 -
Eckerd Community Case Manager
Aug. 2013
Conduct child abandonment and abuse investigations.
Monitor and update foster and protective placement care as needed.
Administer education and preventive services to client families on a regular basis.
Supervise support service provision to children and families.
Assist in training and mentoring new social workers and staff.
Assess case risk factors and eligibility for all cases on a regular basis.
Provide court testimony in individual child welfare cases as required.
Design and implement plans to ensure safety of special needs or at-risk children.
Aug. 2011 -
Operation PAR Access Center Assessment Specialist
Dec. 2012
Database entry of client information into health record software, AVATAR.
Assess clients for substance abuse treatment and determine level of care needed.
Aug. 2008 –
University of South Florida, Tampa Office Assistant
June. 2011
Maintain records regarding staff members availability for appointments
Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, and forward calls as well as provide necessary information.
April 2006 –
YMCA Assistant Director for Child Care Site
Aug. 2008
Assist in developing curriculum for afterschool education program for 5-10 students.
Maintain records on individual children including: daily observations and information on activities, meals served and administered medications.
Support children’s emotional and social development.
Jan. 2007 –
YMCA READS Coordinator
Dec. 2007
Supervise afterschool student group of 7-10 children.
Prepare reading material and classroom activities for afterschool 1st and 2nd graders.
Maintain records on children’s progress and behavior during afterschool program.
Professional Trainings
HIPAA
Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention
Adult and Child/Infant CPR
Mental Health First Aid
Community Involvement
Big Brother/Big Sister Mentor
Feed America – Trinity Cafe Volunteer for Food Pantry
Saving the Community through the Arts Volunteer
USF Dance Marathon Participant
Technological Skills
Microsoft Office
AVATAR
Medicaid Portal
Availity
Additional Skills
Human Development and Behavior
Problem Solving
Ability to observe/analyze/interpret information
Interpersonal Communication
Ethical Pracitice
Co-Occurring Disorders