EURICA M. OBEY
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Psychology major with expected graduation date of 2023 has varied experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as with others. Ambitious and compassionate Mental Health Specialist with proficiency working with adults, adolescents and children and families. Deep understanding of psychiatric disorders, therapy techniques and social milestones. Specializes in monitoring the growth of communities, growth and development of children and teens in a social setting. Over 20 years of customer service. Strong computer skills. Dedicated to the growth of all with mental health and disability challenges and a fast learner.
Highlights
Customer service experience 20+ years (retail and call center)
Community Outreach experience 15+ years
Behavior Intervention
Confidential
Interpersonal Communication
Accurate Documentation
Repetition and reinforcement
Individual and group counseling
Independent Living Skills
Strong interpersonal and people skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with scheduling clients and leading meetings
Proficient in MS Office
Strong organizational and planning skills
Experienced with office machinery
EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2016 – CURRENT
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, positive choices counseling services, inc
Answer phone calls related to services and authorizations
Develop and implement office policies and procedures
Supervise, train, and evaluate administrative staff
Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and executives
Utilize EMR software for scheduling and billing
Manage all filing and organizational systems
Reviewed all OTR for completeness and accuracy for submission
Input all authorizations
Responsible for community referral to assist patients with needs
Provided CPST and PSR Services
AUGUST 2005 – CURRENT
CASE MANAGEMENT, Gulf coast social services
Conducted individual therapy sessions as well as with families, children, and teens
Developed treatment plans for patients
Participated in ongoing educational training sessions
Promoted self-help ideals to assist patients in meeting important milestones
Created instructional material for patients
Facilitated childhood skill development through activities and play
Evaluated new clients to determine needs
Maintained detailed notes regarding each session with clients
Helped client with community resources and academic resources
Supported staff by taking on new patients
Assist individuals with completing survey via telephonic or in-person interviews
EDUCATION
MAY 2021-CURRENT
PSYCHOLOGY, University of louisiana at lafayette
SEPTEMBER 2019-2021
PSYCHOLOGY, Southwest Louisiana Community College…ASSOCIATE DEGREE
ORGANIZATIONS
DECEMBER 2019- CURRENT
MEMBER, THROUGH YOUR EYES FOUNDATION
PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR AT RISK CHILDREN AND TEENS
ENCOURAGE AND DIRECT AT RISK YOUTH WITH LOCATING AND APPLYING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
ASSIST YOUTH WITH ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY INSPIRED ACTIVITIES AIMED AT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
APRIL 2017-PRESENT
MEMBER NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS)
EDUCATE ACROSS SEVERAL COMMUNCITIES
SUPPORT BOTH WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND CAREGIVERS TO A HEALTHIER JOURNEY
ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES
LISTEN PROVIDING FREE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT AND LEAD PROVIDING PUBLIC AWARENESS EVENTS AND ACTIVITES FIGHTING STIGMA AND ENCOURAGING UNDERSTANDING