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Epidemiology/ Mental Health Clinician

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Mental Health Counselor specializing in Multisystemic Therapy,Cognitive Behavior, Family Therapy, Crisis Counseling. Responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients. With educational background and work with Epidemiology and infectious disease control.

Work Experience

MSTT Therapist

Procure Therapeutic Agency

June 2023-Present

•Provided intensive home based therapy, which included substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence and crisis counseling to adjudicated antisocial youth offenders and their families utilizing the evidenced based Multisystemic Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Approaches

(MST).

•Decreased recidivism rates, re-arrests and out-of-home placements for antisocial juvenile offenders and work closely with the Department of Probation to prevent probation violations.

•Designed cognitive behavioral interventions for youth and families, prepared psychosocial assessments, entered FASPS documentation and clinical notes in Administration for Children Services (ACS) Connections Systems, completed MST weekly case summaries and monthly court reports for the Juvenile Justice Initiative (JJI) program.

•Interfaced with judges, attorneys, Probation Systems, Mental Health Systems Educational Systems and Police Department.

•Participated in training with the Administration for Children Services, MST program, Juvenile Justice Initiative and social service training.

•Participated in approximately four hours of weekly supervisions, which included case consultations with the MST Child Psychologist and MST experts, and individual and group supervision.

Intensive In-Home Therapist

Support Incorporated - Gastonia, NC

June 2018 to June 2023

Complete initial and yearly Care Management Comprehensive Assessment and Care Plan Conduct Care Team meetings and ensure treatment team members participate in treatment team meetings to address the needs of the member.Conduct continuous monitoring of progress towards goals identified in Care Plan through in-person and collateral contacts with the member and member’s supports, including family, information and formal caregivers and routine care team reviews Identify the gaps in needed services and intervene as needed to ensure the member receives appropriate care.Identify and refer member to community resources Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, NC

August 2022 to March 2023

• Teaching children about core concepts, such as numbers, letters, shapes, and colors. • Using creative, hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling. • Planning a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements. • Encouraging and monitoring social interactions between children.

• Instilling a sense of respect and discipline, so that children work effectively in a classroom setting. • Supervising children outside of class time, such as during lunch, out on the playground, or on field trips. • Making sure that the classroom is clean, safe, and well-organized.

Community Healthcare Worker

Cabarrus County Health Department

August 2021 to July 2022

Provide education, referrals, care management activities surrounding available services and supports including Physical Health, Behavioral Health, I/DD, LTSS, TBI, Pharmacy, Vision, and Dental services/supports. Provide services through COVID! Link to needed behavioral health and physical health care services and facilitating appropriate connections to primary healthcare services through Community Care of North Carolina, the Health Department, or other community health resources.Complete initial and yearly Care Management Comprehensive Assessment and Care Plan.Conduct continuous monitoring of progress towards goals identified in Care Plan through in-person and collateral contacts with the member and member’s supports, including family, information and formal caregivers and routine care team reviews Identify the gaps in needed services and intervene as needed to ensure the member receives appropriate care. Oversee care transitions for members who are moving from one clinical setting to another. Maintain accurate tracking and data information for care management activities and outcomes including tracking of individuals in and out of services, those who are on waiting lists, those who need follow-up, and those on outpatient commitments Mental Health Clinician I

Alexander Youth Network - Charlotte, NC

June 2017 to August 2021

• Teach children in Day treatment settings with special needs. Work in a classroom setting to teach children at grade level and DIV needs. Manage PCP and case notes. Plan and organize activities for the children including field trips and educational activities and carnivals and fundraising for holidays and educational programs within the community. Maintain classroom and state standards

Intensive In-Home Counselor

Outreach Management Services - Has

June 2018 to June 2019

• QP for children with behavioral and special mental health needs in the home setting. To provide behavioral therapy and communication strategies within the home and community setting. Manage PCP and case notes. Plan and organize activities for the children including field trips and educational activities. Monitor families and juvenile progress in the court system. Family Support Specialist

Summit community Action - Akron, OH

September 2016 to May 2017

• Case manager for children and families that need assistance in the community and head start. Teach children Pre-K in a head start setting. Prepare children for Kindergarten and follow state regulations for school ready standards. Became personal with families to conduct home visits and work closely on family goals. Managed case notes and quality control with files. Managed community events and funding to help with Christmas programs for families. Direct Care Staff

SUMMIT COUNTY DD - Tallmadge, OH

January 2010 to September 2016

provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients. Working with people who served in the workshop and the community settings also helped them with daily activities and personal care. Assist in supervising in production and quality controlled work settings. Teach DLIV goals and accomplish PCP goals. Education

Master of Science in Public Health Southern

New Hampshire University - New Hampshire

August 2016 to May 2019

BACHELOR OF ARTS in

COMMUNICATIONS Kent State University -

Kent, OH

2015

Skills

• Mental Health

• Counseling

• Caregiving

• Behavioral Health

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Crisis Intervention

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