Mental Health Care

Gwendolyn D. Burse 901-***-****

**** ********* ****** *******, ** 38118

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**/****-******* ******** ****** Care Services Memphis, TN rehire Mental Health Specialist, Housing

Conduct and document daily individual/group therapy sessions Complete Psychosocial Assessment with patients

Complete Treatment Plans, Consents, Releases, Discharge Plans Daily computerized documentation of IT sessions

Assist client with identifying developmental skills i.e. problem solving, decision making, coping skills

Educate clients about mental illness and understanding medications regimen Attend weekly staffing

Maintain confidentiality

Experience in office setting w/ telephone/computer etiquette Knowledge of Tenncare, Medicare, Medicaid

Community Outreach-Housing,Medical, Insurance,

Analyze, problem solution w/ clients

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Essential, Credible

Perform other duties as assigned

10/2017-02/2018 Turning Point Southaven, MS

Therapist

Conduct and document daily individual/group therapy sessions Complete Psychosocial Assessment with patients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Establishing rapport with patients and families

Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing workloads, meet deadlines

Facilitate DBT and CBT sessions

Works well under stress

Maintain Confidentiality

CPR and CPI Certified

02/2016-10/2017 Delta Medical Center Memphis, TN

Rehire 12/2018-Present Counselor

Conduct and document daily individual/group therapy sessions Complete Psychosocial Assessment with patients, obtaining history and presenting problem

Assist patient with care plan and discharge planning Maintain ongoing contact with referring individuals/agencies Demonstrate good decision making, good judgment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Establishing rapport with patients and families

Demonstrates ability to communicate with patients, visitors, Physicians, co-workers, and others in a professional manner Knowledge of culture diversity and gender specifics to incorporate needs into treatment/discharge planning

Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing workloads, meet deadlines

Works well under stress

Maintain Confidentiality

Willingly accepts expected and unexpected duties

Respond to crisis

CPR and CPI Certified

07/2004-08/2016 Alliance Healthcare Services Memphis, TN Adult Case Manager/Housing

Developing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with clients (children and adults), and their family Advocate for clients for housing, employment, and other opportunities as needed Educate clients about mental illness and understanding medications regimen Monitor clients’ symptoms while providing interventions Link clients to essential resources within the community (jobs, housing, food, income, clothing, leisure activities)

Assist clients with applying for housing, jobs, health insurance, disability benefits Protect vulnerable clients and ensure that their best interests are observed Accurate electronic documentation of clients’ behavior and progress toward goals

Complete Assessments/Treatment/Discharge Plans/Releases Maintain communication w/ courts and agencies

Facilitate individual sessions and educational groups Assist client with identifying developmental skills i.e. problem solving, decision making, coping, independent living, etc. Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person Attend weekly staffing to discuss and ensure coordination of quality of care and services provided

Attend monthly training sessions

Other duties as assigned

05/2012-12/2014 Comprehensive Professional Counseling Memphis, TN Therapist

Conduct weekly individual/family sessions in homes Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.

Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.

Meet with families, case managers, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information for treatment process. Accurate documentation in weekly progress reports

Complete Psychosocial Assessments/Tx/D/C Plans/Releases. Communicate child(ren)/family progress via letter, e-mail, phone to Children Services

Make recommendations to other community agencies

Link clients to community resources

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. Attend weekly staff meetings

Attend seminars/educational trainings monthly

Education:

2011 Master of Science, Addiction Counseling, Grand Canyon University 2002 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Memphis 1980 GED, Memphis City Board of Education

2023 Graduate Certificate on Professional Counseling, Freed+Hardeman

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