Bonita Perry

Mental Health Volunteer - Medical Reserve Corps

Mobile, AL 36604

aduqg3@r.postjobfree.com

+1-251-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs - Saint Cloud, MN December 2020 to Present

• Making determination of eligibility (adjudication based on information gathered) for services;assisting veterans with disabilities to secure employment, maintain employment and to provide employment counseling services, such as job preparation’s skills training and job coaching.

• Conducting in depth psychosocial assessments for all clients on my caseload; assessing clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services and to develop individualized vocational rehabilitation treatment plans.

• Completing of reports for Compensated Work Therapy Transitional Work Program participants, such as initial; quarterly and discharge NEPEC reports for all participants and any follow up request from Decision Support Services (DSS) or NEPEC Program staff.

• Developing and maintaining relationships with community referral sources, such as community groups and local small business employers by conducting for agency, staff training sessions and presentations regarding topics such as, tax credits for employers hiring individuals with disabilities and veterans and the accommodation process, and Social Security Administration’s Work Incentive programs such as Ticket to Work and PASS Programs.

I am very familiar with usage of appropriate ICD coding as it was essential to reconciliation of patients' medications and Active and Inactive Problems' listing and as use of justifying agency coding to ensure completion of all patients encounters for fee-based employees and for Service Line to receive appropriate workload credit.

Mental Health Volunteer

Medical Reserve Corps - Mobile, AL

September 2009 to Present

Alabama Responds

Mobile Medical Reserve Corps

Mobile, AL 36604 United States

09/2009 - Present

Hours per week: 10

Medical Reserve Corps Mental Health Volunteer

Research and Evaluation Specialist

College Admissions Made Possible (Americorps VISTA) 5529 1st Avenue S

CAMP

Birmingham, AL 35212 United States

08/2018 - 11/2018

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0187 Pay Plan: AD

US Department of Veterans Affairs

1250 Poydras Street, Suite 200

New Orleans VBA Regional Office

New Orleans, LA 70113 United States

11/2013 - 04/2017

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0101 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12

IDES Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

820 South Damien Avenue

Chicago, IL 60612 United States

05/2013 - 11/2013

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0101 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

1310 24th Avenue South

Nashville, TN 37214 United States

09/2012 - 05/2013

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1715 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs

700 19th Street

Birmingham, AL 35204 United States

11/2010 - 09/2012

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1715 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs

3700 Loop Road

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 United States

07/2006 - 07/2010

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0601 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09

•This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion Health Science Specialist/ Clinical Research Coordinator State of Alabama Department of Corrections

Brent, AL United States

03/2006 - 07/2006

Hours per week: 40

Drug Treatment Counselor

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL United States

01/2005 - 05/2005

Hours per week: 10

Graduate Research Assistant

Howard University, Washington, DC (January 2004-May 2004) State of Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services 2417 Gordon Smith Drive

Mobile, AL 36617 United States

05/2001 - 12/2003

Hours per week: 40

SAIL Medicaid Waiver Homebound Case Manager/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Phases Inc.

Mobile, AL United States

08/2001 - 12/2001

Hours per week: 30

Supervised Internship

Gulf Coast Treatment Center

Mobile, AL United States

01/2000 - 05/2001

Hours per week: 36

Addictions Professional

University of South Alabama

Mobile, AL United States

07/1997 - 01/2000

Hours per week: 15

Full time Student

State of Alabama Department of Corrections

1000 Ripley Street

Montgomery, AL 36102 United States

05/1992 - 07/1997

Hours per week: 40

Drug Program Specialist/Drug Treatment Counselor

Health Aide

US Department of Veterans Affairs - Decatur, GA

June 2020 to December 2020

Screening for symptoms associated with COVID, for all employees at Parking Deck--prior to allowing them to proceed to work station. Providing holistic in-patient care to Veterans in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of those in the facility hospital units, living centers and/or household. Able to provide care for a group of patients/residents of varying ages. Providing a range of personal care as needed to include bathing, toileting, hair and nail care, and dressing in personal clothing while maintaining privacy and dignity of inpatient/resident. Assisting as needed with eating, drinking, positioning/ turning, ambulating, transferring, and escorting inpatients/residents.

Maintaining general cleanliness of the inpatient/resident's environment including emptying and cleaning urinals, bed pans, GU bags and suction bottles, and disposing of dirty linen and disposable briefs. Utilizing specialized equipment such as ceiling lifters, Maxi lifters, wheelchair movers, steady and electric stretchers according to Safe Patient Handling and Movement Policy. Carrying records, reports, laboratory specimens, x-rays, prosthetic equipment and patient prescriptions to designated areas, excluding control substance.

Performing a range of clinical support duties, which include taking, recording vital signs and reporting deviations to the RN.

Performing a complete range of treatment procedures. Online Instructor (Contract)

Remington College - Mobile, AL

January 2020 to May 2020

As an instructor I was expected to use my practical knowledge built through years of experience working in mental health services, and rehabilitation fields. Also as an instructor I had to use my knowledge and unique perspective to provide an education to students a step above what could be found in a textbook. Doing online courses or in an online format at an appropriate balance of fundamental knowledge and real-world application that provided students with the skills and wherewithal to be successful in their chosen career fields.

Doing presentations and lectures facilitated in the online environment using resources, I myself created and/or created by myself and other staff, available publisher resources as appropriate, and the Canvas Learning Management System as a supplemental tool. Education

Doctorate in (ABD, EdS) Educational Psychology

University Of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL

August 2004 to May 2010

Master's Degree in Counselor Education

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA - Mobile, AL

December 2001

Bachelor's in Psychology

University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL

January 1989 to August 1999

Skills

• Mental Health (10+ years)

• Documentation (10+ years)

• Microsoft Office (10+ years)

• CPR Certified (10+ years)

• Microsoft Excel (10+ years)

• Case Management (10+ years)

• Powerpoint (10+ years)

• Receptionist (2 years)

• Management (10+ years)

• Organizational Skills (10+ years)

• training (10+ years)

• Counseling (10+ years)

• Therapy (10+ years)

• problem solving (10+ years)

• Clinical Research (6 years)

• Individual / Group Counseling (10+ years)

• Research (10+ years)

• Addiction Counseling (10+ years)

• Group Therapy (10+ years)

• Behavioral Health (10+ years)

• Mental Health Counseling (10+ years)

• Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)

• Crisis Intervention (10+ years)

• Motivational Interviewing (10+ years)

• Crisis Management (10+ years)

• Child & Family Counseling (7 years)

• Intake Experience (10+ years)

• Applied Behavior Analysis (10+ years)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (10+ years)

• Presentation Skills (10+ years)

• Meeting Facilitation (10+ years)

• Curriculum Development (9 years)

• Behavior Management (10+ years)

• Administrative Experience (10+ years)

• Tutoring (10+ years)

• Curriculum Development (9 years)

• ICD Coding (10+ years)

• Conflict Management (10+ years)

• Documentation review (10+ years)

• Basic life support (10+ years)

• Teaching (10+ years)

• Program Management (10+ years)

Links

https://www.slsmbc.org

Certifications and Licenses

Web Design Specialist.

February 2017 to Present

https://www.slsmbc.org

Church website with several pages, calendars, secure email (and secure donations directly to Church's Bank) library containing photographs and other content and/creations. I created and maintained since February 2017--present.

First Aid Certification

February 2021 to February 2023

Assessments

Case Management & Social Work — Highly Proficient

November 2019

Prioritizing case tasks, gathering information, and providing services without judgment. Full results: Highly Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

NCE passed January 2022

IRC Iinternational Reciprocity Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (currently inactive but active possible)

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