Welfare Specialist Lead Counselor
Resume:
BRENDA K. HANLEY **** N ***th E Ave., Apt *** Owasso, OK 74055 209-***-**** *****************@*****.***
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Master of Science, Forensic Psychology, Walden University, 2011
Bachelor of Science, Addiction Studies, Graceland University, 2007
Case Management II Certification
Wellness Coach Certification
SPECIAL SKILLS: Three years supervisory experience, 11 years AOD experience, 11 years working directly with criminal justice populations, 7 years working in mental health crisis, strong group facilitation/teaching skills, proficient computer skills, strong written and verbal communication skills.
WORK HISTORY:
June 2020- Present
CREOKS Behavioral Health
Case Manager II
Enroll clients in CC services, complete assessments and re-assessments as required, collaborate with community partners and agency team members, secure resources, provide rehabilitation services in the school and the home, facilitate family team meetings, facilitate summer wellness groups, facilitate parenting groups, facilitate Strengthening Families, complete accurate documentation in a timely manner.
April 2019-December 2019
OKDHS, Child Welfare
Child Welfare Specialist II
Provide after hours investigation of child abuse referrals, work to create safety plan to maintain child safety or request to take children into DHS custody, secure emergency placement for children and transport to foster home or shelter, prepare court documents, attend show cause hearings, maintain accurate and timely documentation.
June 2015-March 15, 2019
Calaveras County Behavioral Health
Case Manager III/Sheriff’s Liaison
Provide mobile mental health crisis intervention in the community and county jail as a crisis responder embedded within the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department; provide needed follow up services and case management support to crisis clients; develop resource listings for professional assistance and peer support; collaborate with other agencies to accomplish overall consumer and agency goals; facilitate weekly Mental Health Court Team meetings; collect data on Mental Health Court program and transitional housing program.
February 2015-June 2015
Tuolumne County Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Worker II
Provide crisis intervention to clients both over the phone and face to face. Complete 5150 assessments and facilitate appropriate follow up services. Assess inmates in the Tuolumne County Jail safety cell for suicidal ideation. Complete all documentation promptly and accurately.
July 2014-February 2015
Healthright 360
Transitional Counselor
Collaborate with STOP regions to facilitate placement of participants in residential treatment upon release from California State prison; compile community resources for each county; develop community re-entry plans with inmate program participants; facilitate re-entry groups and standard program groups; engage in ongoing re-entry resource development.
May 2013- July 2014
Tuolumne County Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Worker II
Provide crisis intervention to clients both over the phone and face to face. Complete 5150 assessments and facilitate appropriate follow up services. Assess inmates in the Tuolumne County Jail safety cell for suicidal ideation. Complete all documentation promptly and accurately.
November 2012-June 2013
Oakendell
Child Care Worker, on-call relief
Provide supervision, mentoring and role modeling to 18 adjudicated male juveniles in a long term group home setting; document behaviors in staff shift transfer log; intervene with inappropriate behaviors and provide positive reinforcement.
November 2011-October 2012
Salvation Army
Lead Counselor
Provide substance abuse counseling support in a 78 bed residential men’s adult rehabilitation center to include weekly 1:1 sessions, relapse prevention group, grief group, and process group; provide intern and staff training; chart maintenance; report on progress and barriers in team meetings.
November 2010-October 2011
West Hills Hospital
Chemical Dependency Counselor/Social Worker
Provide referrals to clients in the detox unit in-patient program of the hospital; assist in making follow up appointments with primary care providers and appropriate chemical dependency residential and/or outpatient programs, as well as appropriate community resources; facilitate therapy groups on detox unit and adolescent unit; collaborate with treatment team in weekly staffing.
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