Services Coordinator Health Worker

John S York

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Fertile,MN ***40

720-***-****

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WORK EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH, DENVER, CO

Health and Wellness Coach II, Dec 2004 - May 2016

· Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.

· Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.

· Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

· Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.

· Was promoted to senior counselor and provided mentoring and clinical observation of new employees

· Was given responsibility for special needs clients (de-escalation, translation calls, dual diagnosis clients)

STATLINE, LLC

Family Services Coordinator, Jun 1999 - Jun 2004

· Family Services Coordinator for multi-state bone and tissue donation organization

· Approached families by phone to discuss donation

· Gathered and documented extensive medical screening and psychosocial information in line with state and federal requirements

· Built rapport with families in crisis and assisted in answering questions and concerns

· Gathered all necessary paperwork and collated and faxed completed donation packets to state and national tissue donation banks

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, DENVER, CO

Physician's Assistant, Jun 1994 - May 2004

· Provided diagnostic and medical services to detained and incarcerated youth

· Given responsibility to perform physical and psychosocial assesments for youths referred to intensive boot camp program for 3 correctional facilities

· Coordinated services with nursing and mental health professionals on multi-disciplinary staffings

· Provided education, counseling, referral, and medical followup for youths with STI, including positive HIV testing and follow up

P/SL MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER, CO

Addictions Counselor/Mental Health Worker, Oct 1982 - Oct 1994

· Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

· Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.

· Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.

· Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.

· Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.

· Provided lectures and facilitated patient education groups

· Attended 12 step meetings with clients to help in aftercare planning and recovery

· Coordinated discharge planning with clients, families, and medical and legal entities

· Helped clients set up treatment plan goals and worked on evaluation of progress EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, DENVER, CO MA, Jun 1993

· Completed 3 year Master's level program for licensure to practice as a PA UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER, DENVER, CO

MA, May 1989

· Completed Master's in Psychology in Counseling and Psychometrics UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, SC

BS, May 1978

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

· Extensive interviewing and assesment background

· Experience dealing with dual diagnosis clients

· Facilitated individual, group, and family therapy sessions

· Currently a member of NAADAC, the Association of Addiction professionals

· Worked with wide range of clients from adults to adolescents from varying social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds

· Knowledge and use of Motivational Interviewing and CBT techniques 205 Woodgate Dr Columbia, SC, 29223 720-***-**** ********@*****.***

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