Mental Health Behavioral
Resume:
Damion Farrow
License Professional Counselor
Douglasville, GA 30134
************@*****.***
• Formal education in psychology, business and political science
• Experience in business management, project management, public relations, implementing policies and procedures, customer service and sales
• Strengths include persuasive communication skills to produce results oriented outcomes from employees; ability to establish and maintain effective and business and customer relationships
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks and AS400 management software
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Behavioral Therapist
Naphcare, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
February 2018 to Present
Mental Health Professional
• Conduct individual counseling
• Complete Mental Health Assessments
• Conduct Suicide and Homicide Prevention Assessments
• Write S.O.A.P. on patients
• Refer patients to community resources
Clinical Director-Psychotherapist
Cobb County D.U.I. Court
June 2016 to January 2018
• Provide clinical supervision to contract workers and interns
• Monitor the supervision of the Men's Recovery Residents
• Responsible for the administration, recording, and reading alcohol and drug screens
• Write notes for each client on my caseload
Behavioral Health Therapist
Better Home Health Care - Atlanta, GA
October 2015 to July 2017
• Conduct individual and group counseling for adults with mental disabilities
• Write weekly report for each client on my caseload
• Assist with personal and professional daily needs
• Perform crisis interventions
• Receive bi-weekly counseling supervision
• Conduct patient assessments and referrals
Behavioral Health Technician/Counselor
Grady Hospital Health System - Atlanta, GA
June 2014 to February 2016
• Conduct individual and group counseling for adults with mental disabilities
• Monitor vital signs and glucose readings
• Intake/Discharged patients from the hospital
• Report the progress on each patient to the doctors, nurses and supervisors
• Perform crisis interventions
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Superior Court of Fulton County Atlanta Judicial Circuit - Atlanta, GA August 2012 to August 2014
• Interact with and provide direct supervision of felons from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds sentenced to Fulton County Drug Court to ensure compliance with the program
• Perform daily unannounced urinalysis to ensure clients are abstaining from the use of alcohol and / or illegal drugs
• Prepare reports for the case status review hearing and attend required weekly court sessions, meeting, and reviews
• Investigate violations and initiate warrants and status reports and testify in court to provide accurate information regarding compliance and progress of clients
• Meet with client(s) for a minimum of once per month to discuss their performance and/or compliance with the program
• Provide new clients with orientation sessions to ensure that clients are aware of the expectations of the program
• Contact public and private community agencies to secure aid to clients in an attempt to resolve their problems (i.e. employment, education, and/or housing) Behavioral Health Counselor
Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna, GA
July 2007 to December 2013
• Provide new clients with orientation sessions to ensure that clients are aware of the expectations of the program
• Write and evaluate daily progress reports and psychological assessments on patients
• Conduct individual and group counseling
• Report progress report and activity ideas to supervisor, nurse, and doctor Education
Master of Arts in Community Counseling in Marriage and Family Therapy Argosy University - Atlanta, GA
August 2007 to June 2011
Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Psychology
Xavier University - New Orleans, LA
May 1999
Skills
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Child & Family Counseling
• Behavioral Health
• Group Therapy
• Behavioral Therapy
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Motivational Interviewing
• Crisis Intervention
• Mental Health Counseling
• Case Management
Certifications and Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
September 2018
CPR Certification
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