Mental Health Manager
Resume:
SUMMARY
Mental Health Counselor with supervisory and clinical experience in Adult/Adolescent/Child Psychiatry. Experience in Planning and coordinating behavioral health services and managing behavior health cases. Triage clients for service eligibility. Supervising case managers and coordination of services. Successfully facilitating community outreach, Dual Diagnosis/Detox and Forensic care in Prison/Juvenile Detention, inpatient and home settings; and providing training for staff and community relations liaisons.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Rehabilitation Provider (CRP)
Certified Crisis Debriefing Counselor
Certified Trauma Therapist
EXPERIENCE
Preventive Measures January2016-present
Atlanta, Georgia
Supervisor
Supervise case managers.
Review service plans
Plan and coordinate services
Coordinate services with community agencies
Screens and interviews applicants.
Life Enhancement Services Sept. 2012-March 2015
Washington, D.C
Clinical Manager
Provide clinical and administrative supervision for a team of therapists and
community support workers.
Collaborate with team and community agencies to provide therapeutic services for children and adolescents with an array of diagnoses that include ADHD, Adjustment Disorders and Bipolar Disorders.
Provide guidance and support to team members in identifying symptoms and developing strategic treatment interventions for child and adolescent mental health disorders.
Process with team members and provide clinical feedback
Interview incoming candidates for
Serve as liaison to Department of Mental Health and community social service agencies
Family Matters Feb. 2011 – Sept.2012
Washington, D.C
Clinical Manager
Provided clinical and administrative supervision to a team of therapists and community
support workers who serviced children, adolescents and adults with an array of mental
health disorders including the dually diagnosed.
Served as liaison to outside social service agencies and the Department of Mental Health.
Worked with local interdisciplinary teams to determine strategic treatment and discharge planning.
Conducted diagnostic assessment interviews for incoming clients.
ChAMPS Mobile Crisis Team Sept. 2008- Nov. 2010
Washington, D.C.
Clinical Manager
Provided oversight and supervision to team members.
Processed with team members and provided clinical feedback.
Received calls from ACCESS LINE and deployed clinical teams for response to crisis involving symptomology for child and adolescent mental health issues.
Scruples Corporation Aug. 2007 -Aug. 2008
Washington, D.C.
Clinical Manager
Provided weekly individual supervision to case managers to ensure that all customers assigned to each manager are seen at least one time per month; per the (MHRS) standards.
Reviewed and signed off on case managers’ progress notes, charge tickets, and treatment plans.
Evaluated, review and provided feedback regarding the performance of the Community Support Staff/Case Managers to the CEO and COO.
Assisted with intake/referral process for adults and children.
Attended the Monthly Clinical Directors Meeting at the Dept. of Mental Health.
Coordinated clinical services and outreach to community schools.
Trinity Youth Services, Inc. Oct. 2006- Aug. 2007
Washington, D.C
Clinical Coordinator/Therapist
Provided clinical oversight and therapy for Group Home residents in conjunction with in-service training for staff.
Coordinated clinical services for group homes and community agencies.
Reviewed documentation for state compliance
Psychotherapeutic Services Inc. Sept. 2005- Oct. 2006
Washington, D.C.
Clinical Director
Provided clinical supervision to clinicians working with chronic mentally ill clients on an outpatient’s basis.
Coordinated intake, case assignments and monthly statistical evaluations.
Managed a clinical caseload and served as the agency representative to outside resource providers.
Conducted interviews for hiring of clinical staff.
Family Preservation Services, Inc. June, 2004- Aug. 2005
Washington, D.C.
Program Supervisor
Provide clinical oversight, staff leadership, supervision, program planning, and staff evaluations in conjunction with coordination of services.
Supervised staff servicing students at risk for outside placement.
Provided clinical supervision
Kidd International Home Care, Inc. July 2001-June 2004
Washington, D.C.
Program Supervisor
Served as clinical supervisor for clinicians and case managers.
Coordinated intake and case assignments as well as liaison for referring agencies.
Facilitated orientation, training, and staff development activities.
Coordinated and manage referrals to psychologists and psychiatrists.
Received referrals and performed mental health and psychosocial assessments, treatments plans, and court reports.
Conducted treatment reviews meetings, staff evaluations and program development.
Richard Milburn Public Charter School April, 2000- June, 2001
Washington, D.C.
School Mental Health Specialist
Served as consultant to administration, faculty and staff.
Conducted informational sessions to school groups on substance abuse and peer pressure
Performed mental health assessments, provided classroom presentations, individual therapy and staff development activities.
Worked with the school interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of students with an array of mental health issues.
Adolescent/Family Therapy June 1987-Feb. 2000
Washington, D.C.
Mental Health Therapist:
Served as Team Leader, providing supervision and liaison to family/psychiatrists
Provided individual and group therapy in school settings for adolescents in crisis and at risk for substance abuse dependency; provided individual and family therapy for identified clients presenting with dual diagnosis and eating disorder conditions.
Received referrals and performed mental health and psychosocial assessments (including court-ordered, forensic, and involuntary cases) to develop initial evaluations and treatment plans.
Worked with interdisciplinary treatment teams (physicians, co-therapists and specialty providers) to develop discharge plans and provide referrals to community resources and social services.
Gained proficiency in identification of effects and side effects of psychotropic medications.
Participated in Special Project for both incarcerated and released clients who were serious habitual offenders, served as emotional support resource with juvenile facilities, oversaw placements into group home setting to develop life skills.
Prince William County Community Services Board Aug. 1985-Aug. 1987
Prince William, Virginia
Mental Health Therapist II
Provided therapy for chronic mentally ill clients.
Managed training activities in adult day care program.
Conducted diagnostic assessments
AFFILIATIONS
Chaplain, Howard University (providing religious as well as psychotherapeutic counseling to students and families)
Minister, Seventh-Day Adventist Church (leading relationship counseling, seminars and retreats)
EDUCATION
George Mason University – Completed studies toward MA in Family Counseling
Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL – BA Degree in Psychology and Theology
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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