April Brown
Las Vegas, Nevada 89178
702-***-**** *******************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
Experienced in teaching and modeling proper behaviors for mental challenged children at all ages as a Licensed Special Education Teacher. With over ten years of experienced as a nurse, I am adept at handling stressful situations that children continually find themselves in. I currently have over 20 years of experience in being CPR/First Aid certified to lend to your organization. I am proficient in Excel, Power Point, MS Word, Word Perfect, and 10-Key, Data Base, Windows 95 and CIS 120.
Objective:
To secure a position utilizing my Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Degree, as well as my Psychology Degree, to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals in need, while given continuous opportunities for personal growth and advancement.
Work Experience:
12/16-12/19 Dynamic Minds Family Services LLC.
Owner/CEO
Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern.
01/16-6/17 Finding My Way/Moving Forward
QMHP-Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern.
02/16-04/17 Loving Care Behavioral Services
QMHP-Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern.
09/14-01/16 JMD Counseling
QMHP-Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern.
09/13-03/17 Mosaic Mental Health
QMHP-Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern
02/13-08/14 Nevada Children Center
QMHP-Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern
01/11-02/13 Desert Behavioral Counseling
QMHP-Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern
01/10-01/13 Evergreen Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern.
02/10- 8/12 Advanced Behavioral Care, Las Vegas, Nevada
QMHP-Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern
Provides consultation regarding program and policy development, best
practices, outcome measures, and quality assurance to ensure compliance
with Medicaid, and all state and federal laws related to outpatient mental
health and rehabilitative services. Responsible for completing Comprehensive
Assessment, PAR and Treatment Plan in accordance with Medicaid policies and
procedures. Provide individual, family and group therapy to clients on a
needed basis. Occasional public appearances within the Las Vegas area.
09/08 – 01/10 Eagle Quest of Nevada, Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada
Psycho Social Rehabilitative Provider/ Basic Living Provider/ Quality Assurance
Engaged at risk youth between the ages of 3- 18 in therapeutic activities to assist in their behavior management strategies. Provided in-home and community based services focusing on psychosocial rehabilitative skills and basic living skills. Assured the quality of PSR and BST notes per Medicaid standards and provided training of new staff members with how to execute proper note expectations.
04/08 - 09/08 Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
Case Manager
Provided assistance to the homeless in the community with getting in touch with individuals and companies that can provide them with acceptable resources. Assured that Clients found proper placements. Responsible for quarterly progress notes, daily notes, and data entry. Conducted interviews for potential Clients.
01/08 – 01/09 Majestic Behavioral Health, Las Vegas, Nevada
Psycho Social Rehabilitative Provider/ Basic Living Provider
Engaged at risk youth between the ages of 3- 18 in therapeutic activities to assist in their behavior management strategies. Provided in-home and community based services focusing on psychosocial rehabilitative skills and basic living skills. Responsible for daily PSR and BST notes on entire caseload.
07/05 – 01/08 John Beatty Elementary, Las Vegas, Nevada
KIDS Program/ Autism Teacher
Responsible for assessing the needs of children with special needs and developing lesson plans and the curriculum that focused on the child’s occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Responsible to keeping the lines of communication open with parents and resolving all conflicts and concerns. Provided quarterly reports and re-evaluations for children. Responsible for the training of new assistants for the KIDS program and developing schedules for staff.
08/04 – 07/05 Panorama Elementary, St. George, Utah
Severe Special Education Teacher
Responsible for assessing the needs of children with special needs and developing lesson plans and the curriculum that focused on the child’s occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Responsible for keeping the lines of communication open with parents and resolving all conflicts and concerns. Provided quarterly reports and re-evaluations for children.
Education
06/2010 P.H.D-Mediation and Conflict Resolution University of Rockies
03/2009 MS Degree-Marriage, Family and Child Therapy University of Phoenix
Graduate: Master Degree
05/2005 Special Education Endorsement University of Utah
Graduate: Master Degree
05/2003 BS Degree – Psychology Southern Utah University
Minor – Sociology
Graduate: Bachelor Degree
05/2001 AS Degree- Science Dixie State College
Graduate: Associate of Science Degree