Mental Health therapist
Resume:
Cedonne Tah
**B Second Street, Framingham, MA ***02
(508) 816-966 ******@*****.***
Education
January, 2017
Springfield College - Master of Science: Human Services
September, 2015
Springfield College - Bachelor of Science: Human Services
September, 2012
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Framingham - Human Services: Direct Support
Professional Summary
A human service professional with 15 years of experience working as caregiver/nursing assistant, serving the elderly and individuals who are physically and mentally challenged, by attending to their needs and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Skills
●Gathering appropriate information from clients and entering it into the business database
●Observing adults with developmental disabilities and documenting behavior, social skills, and interactive activities
●Successfully engaging and maintaining positive professional relationships with the families and partners
●Strong written and oral communication skills
●Attention to details, time, and work independently
Work History
5/2018- Present
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Westborough - Patient Services Specialist/Social Worker
●Review clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality of social work provided.
●Discuss clinical review of casework with social service staff.
●Provide ongoing counseling services to residents and families in need of placement services due to a loss or death of a family member, illness, a loss of independence, death, financial counseling or a crisis intervention.
●Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings to provide necessary psycho-social data.
●Maintain monthly logs, perform documentation audits as needed, and provides administrative support to the Director of Social Services when directed.
2004 - Present
Department of Developmental Services, Waltham - Developmental Service Worker 1
●Assist 8 residents with developmental disabilities with physical and occupational tasks.
●Write shift notes, monthly and quarterly progress notes, and Individual Support Plan reports.
●Support my supervisor to get individuals ready for ISPs
●Responsible for the health and safety of 10 residents.
●Ensure effective documentation and prioritize privacy and confidentiality
●Communicate individuals’ health concerns to nurses, supervisors, parents, guardians, and human service coordinators.
4/2017 - 10/2017
Children Services of Roxbury, Roxbury - Mental Health Counselor Intern
●Develop individual treatment plans and help set goals that meet patient's treatment plan.
●Led individual and group therapy sessions.
●Organized preventive mental wellness classes
●Working with children 4-6 years old struggling with deviant behavior
3/2016 - 5/2016
Wayside Youth and Family, Framingham - Mental Health Counselor Intern
●Made treatment referrals.
●Diagnosed mental and emotional disorders.
●Helped clients develop coping strategies to change behaviors
●Worked with medical doctors and other providers to provide a more efficient and appropriate treatment program for clients.
●Conducted mental health assessments for clients
●Developed individual treatment plans.
2004/2006
Justice Resource Institute, Framingham - Direct Support/Case Manager
●Assisted 5-8 residents with developmental disabilities with physical/occupational tasks.
●Wrote shift notes, monthly and quarterly progress notes and Individual Support Plan reports.
●Managed petty cash flow and ensured clients attended their scheduled doctor’s appointments.
Awards and Trainings
●Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths.
●Child Abuse, Domestic Violence Abuse.
●CPR- Standard First Aid w/ CPR – Adult and Child.
●Crisis Intervention Certification.
●Participation in Mandated Reporter Training.
●Knowledge in MS Office Suite, and Internet
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