DH Danette Holmes

Adelanto, CA ***** 562-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Self-directed Mental Health Counselor offering 20+-year background providing individual and group counseling to adults and adolescents with chronic and severe mental illness. Polished in administering thorough psychological assessments and designing and implementing effective treatment plans. Experienced in successfully managing caseload of 12 individual clients while leading 10 weekly support group. Well-versed in assisting with suicidal interventions and domestic violence situations. Committed to helping facilitate positive changes in lives of others. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. SKILLS Crisis Intervention

CPI Certification

Documenting Behaviors

Conducting Intakes

Companionship and Emotional

Support

Patient Care

Inpatient care

Efficient and reliable team player

Outpatient care

Case management

Responding to emergencies

Case documentation

Discharge planning

Psychotropic medications

knowledge

Dual diagnoses

Skilled in Intake Interviewing

Learning Disability Awareness

Personality Disorder Treatment

Aptitude

Some knowledge of theJuvenile

Justice System

Expertise in Crisis Intervention

Techniques

Mental counseling

Treatment planning

Discharge Planning

Building rapport

Facilitating counseling sessions

1:1

Rehabilitative counseling

WORK HISTORY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 12/2002 to 12/2023 La Casa Mental Rehabilitation Center Long Beach, CA Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients. Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.

Maintained caseload of more than 45 adults and worked with DCFS, juveniles, in public schools, and group home placements. Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.

Provided therapeutic activities to children in an in-patient hospital setting to support emotional expression and build connection. Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.

Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.

Ran outpatient clinic serving adult, geriatric, child and adolescent patients. Monitored conditionally released, mentally ill individuals found not guilty in criminal court cases.

Maintained caseload of more than 12 clients weekly, and facilitate groups for over 200 clients.

Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by the team leader.

Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.

Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources. Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.

Managed caseload of 15-20 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.

Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems counseling to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies, and trust intuition in decision-making.

Completed one-on-one counseling with a broad range of clients suffering from chemical dependency and mental health diseases and issues. Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs. Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment. An applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy. Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.

Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff. Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.

Maintained caseload of more than 30 children in public schools and group home placements.

Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues

MHW/CNA 02/2011 to CURRENT

Exodus Urgent Care Los Angeles, CA

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Obtained client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Cared for clients with diagnoses such as Depressive disorder, schizophrenia, Anxiety, Bipolar, Diabetes, and Chemical dependency. Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with bathing and teeth brushing.

Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs. Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Over 20+ years in inpatient, outpatient care field of Rehab counseling SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR 03/2019 to 11/2019

Valley Recovery Center Santa Clarita, CA

Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs. Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.

Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis. Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.

Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources. Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.

Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments.

Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications and answer over 50 calls daily Prepared multiple different written communications, reports, and documents.

Assist with administering medication

Provide Detox treatment and support

Transport to and from appointments

DIRECT CARE STAFF MEMBER/ADOLESCENTS 10/2000 to 09/2010 Harborview Group Home Long Beach, CA

Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Entertained or read aloud to patients to improve mental health and alertness.

Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition in behavior.

Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff. Assisted patients adjusting to hospital procedures using highly structured settings.

Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment. Intervene in crisis situation to restore balance and de-escalate conflicts. Supervise and monitor visits

Conduct room and body searches

Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care. Work with probation, DCFS, and court ordered kids. Daily documentation on clients and recommend modification to treatment plan

Transport to outings and appointments

Provide support in group setting and crisis intervention Implement facility protocol

EDUCATION No Degree Mental Health Counselor/Nursing EXPECTED IN 06/2025 Victor Valley College, Victorville, CA

Professional Development:

Communication

Healt

History

Sociology

3.0 GPA

No Degree General Education EXPECTED IN 06/2025

Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA

Professional Development: Leadership Certification English 105

Speech

Psychology

Certificate of Completion Chemical Dependency 08/2019 L.A Training Inst. For Drug And Alcohol Counselor, Irvine, CA Relevant Coursework: Chemical Dependant Criminal Offenders & Personal and Law & Ethics

Physiology & Pharmacology

Counseling Theoris & Techniques

Introduction To Case Management

counseling Fundamentals

Introduction to Alcoholism

Drug use in special Population

Counseling the Dual Diagnosed

Professional Development: Professional Growth

4.0 GPA

No Degree Nursing 04/2019

L.A Critical Training Center, North Hollywood, CA

Professional Development: Nursing development

Relevant Coursework: CNA & HHA

BLS

CPR/FIRST AID

AED

CERTIFICATIONS CNA/HHA

CPR

CPI

RADT

Leadership Cert.

Water Safety

SHOPPING, My work environment comes with a great deal of stress, which can be WATCHING MOVIES,

FOOTBALL,

ANIMALS

overwhelming at times. I'm compassionate about working with people who have mental health disorders, substance abuse and have been incarcerated, it allows me to stay humble and open my heart and mind to be empathetic and sympathetic to the different cultures and age levels around me. In this field your trained "not to take your job home" however sometimes you just can't help it. At the end of the day in order for me to balance is to shop, watch good movies play with my dogs, or watch sports, Not only do I implement this in my private life but with my clients, these hobbies can be very therapeutic.

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