Emily Mills
South Dartmouth, MA *****
*************@*****.***
Seasoned Mental Health professional with a proven track record working to help clients to overcome personal obstacles to improve their lives. Sitting Director and Supervisor, who is also team-orientated, capable of establishing and maintaining solid relationships with clients, co-workers and local health agencies.
Demonstrated record of successfully working in a diverse psychiatric cliental including children and adults in one-on-one and group settings. Supported and advocated for clients in courts of law. Successfully engaged with Government agencies in the implementation of programs following local and state by-laws. Ability to perform under pressure in a calm manner, HIPAA compliant. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Certified Home Health Aide
All At Home Healthcare - Fall River, MA
September 2022 to December 2022
Assisted clients in ADLs, homemaking and personal care. HIPPA compliant. Accurate documentation filed with supervisor in a timely manner. Communicated with supervisor, case manager and client in an open and transparent manner. Followed agency guidelines for PPE, COVID vaccinations, COVID protocol, and exposure.
Director of In-home Support Services
ANGELZ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES - Winthrop, ME
January 2013 to February 2015
Supervisor of Daily Living Services, Team Leader
Adult Case Manager
• Designed and Established program for in-house support for diverse psychiatric population in accordance and in conjunction with Local and State Laws
• Supervised professional and technical staff in implementing objectives and goals
• Attended case conferences, supervision, departmental and outside meetings and training seminars as required
• Conducted intakes, assessments and treatment service plans, collaborating with area service providers for medical, housing, social services, employment and legal services
• Supervised and conducted bi-monthly training programs for in-house social workers
• Developed and implemented employee manual outlining official business procedures and office policies
• Managed weekly schedules for 30 plus clients and staff including daily call-outs and developed treatments and casework programs for monthly services for clients caseload
• Developed and created effective filing system to accelerate paperwork processing, for charting weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries
• Responsible for training all new employees to ensure quality of client care
• Assessed and screened clients at risk for suicide with emphasis on mental health, addiction severity and co-occurring disorders
• Advocated and arranged for placement of patients/clients into community-based treatment settings for mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs and court orders
• Reviewed clients' progress in relation to measurable goals Adult Case Manager
UMBRELLA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - Winthrop, ME
September 2010 to January 2013
Advocated for placement of clients/patients into community-based treatment settings and assessed and arranged for all services according to individual needs or court orders
• Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries
• Developed programs for treatment and casework for 30 plus patients monthly
• Prepared reports documenting the mental health assessment, patient's histories, progress, and all services and arranged for services provided in a timely manner accordance with HIPAA Emily Blake Mills
Education
Certificate in CNA
Lifestream - New Bedford, MA
January 2005 to April 2005
BA in PSYCHOLOGY
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Massachusetts September 1998 to June 2002
Skills
• Social Work
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Motivational Interviewing
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Curriculum Development
• Program Development
• Crisis Management
• Hospice Care
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Client based treatment plan
• Community intergration
• Home health
• Homemaker
• Meal planning and preparation
• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Young Adult
• Alzheimer's care
• Dementia care
• Schedule management
• Home safety assessment (10+ years)
• Suicide prevention (10+ years)
• Emergency preparedness (10+ years)
• Crisis Plan assessment (10+ years)
• Mindfulness-based interventions (10+ years)
• Medication reminders (10+ years)
• Substance Abuse (10+ years)
• Psych social interview and documentation (10+ years) Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
November 2025
HHA/PCA
Present