Mental Health Manager

Antoinette Amadi

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Professional Summary

- Compassionate / Seasoned Mental Health Practitioner with demonstrated track record of working collaboratively and independently to deliver quality services to at-risk populations (i.e.: Autistic, Quadriplegics, Paraplegics, MICD, TBI, Alzheimer’s, Juveniles, and the Homeless)

- Skilled in needs assessment, counseling techniques and treatment planning, and crisis management and intervention

- Core Qualifications: DBT, CBT, LOCUS, FA, IS, ITP and DA, Crisis Intervention, Group Sessions, Resource Linking, Treatment Planning, Training and Education, Inter-Agency Collaboration, Counseling techniques, Assessment, Coaching, Meditation and Mindfulness

Education & Certifications

Concordia University, St Paul, MN St. Paul College, MN BA - Criminal Justice Health Unit Coordination Diploma Certificate in Medication Administration Century College, White Bear Lake, MN Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist License in Alcohol and Drug Counseling Professional Experience

Allina Health – Courage Kenny, Golden Valley, MN Oct 2019 – Present Program Specialist

- Conduct psychological evaluations such as functional assessment and community interventions

- Collaborate in the development of ITPs and crises plans

- Provide weekly in-home therapy for clients while coaching them on the appropriate intervention such as self-advocacy, organizational skills, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance skills

- Participate in planning and facilitating psychological education groups as assigned People Inc. Mental Health Services, Mendota Heights, MN 2018 – 2019 Mental Health Practitioner

- Assessed for symptoms and underlying family dynamics to help determine treatment plan

- Conducted regular case review meetings to review and discuss client progress, assure consistent implementation of treatment plan goals/objectives, and promote team involvement in problem solving/resolution

- Provided case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, reporting to other providers, telephone contact with patients and their families, and contact with outside agencies

- Demonstrated initiatives and processes that supported continuous quality improvement in patient care and education Empowerment Healthcare Services, St Louis Park, MN 2012 – 2018 Program Manager / ILS Worker

- Performed semi-weekly group sessions and interpreted psychological tests for selected clients

- Provided counselling and services to children, youth, and violence victims with mental and behavioral disorders

- Performed mental health screenings and assessments of patients’ mental health conditions

- Reviewed weekly audits of client budget reports and decreased errors by 50%.

- Developed and participated in product training and cross-functional process improvement initiatives

- Created and established planned events for company functions and client affairs of over 200 attendees Round the Clock Services, St Louis Park, MN 2010 – 2012 Compliance Manager / House Manager

- Monitored and communicated changes in a patient’s condition to doctors, psychiatrists and facility management

- Provided safety of consumers by practicing and coaching staff on de-escalation and redirection techniques

- Collaborated with case managers and the care team in conducting psychological / developmental evaluations

- Facilitated monthly final check point transactions ensuring that program requirements were met accordingly Volunteer Experience / Coursework

- Volunteered for 30 days in a Women’s shelter - MN State Statues & Codes Course

- Three-month Juvenile Justice program - Police and Community Involvement

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