Professional Summary

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Work History

Education

Certifications

REGINA GORE-NEWMAN

***** **** ****** ****, ******, WA 98445 (H) 253-***-**** (C) 253-***-**** advwaj@r.postjobfree.com Mental health professional emphasizing client advocacy and strengths-based care. Excels at developing innovative and comprehensive treatment plans that leverage patients' existing support networks. Results-driven Mental Health Counselor who challenges clients to work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing their personal strengths and milestones. Milieu Counselor focused on building strong and supportive relationships with clients, staff and management. High-energy mental health professional motivated to help every client learn healthy means of dealing with mental and emotional difficulties. Dedicated to provide compassionate, results-oriented and solution-focused care. Strong written and verbal communicator

Positive and encouraging

Fast learner

Self-motivated

Physically strong and agile

Case management

Crisis intervention techniques

Treatment and discharge planning

First Aid certification

Psychiatric population familiarity

Culturally-sensitive

Recovery Liaison/ Care Coordinator 06/2012 to Current R.I International – 2150 Freeman Rd E Fife Washington 98424 Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs. Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.

Referred clients to social services agencies.

Helped each patient understand his or her illness and the contributing personal, social and economic factors. Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local program development.

Communicated with individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis. Family Support Specialist 08/2014 to 02/2015

Franklin Pierce School District – 315 129th South Street, Tacoma, WA 98444 Supported 4 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of 90 preschoolers. Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors. Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children. Notified supervisor in cases involving potential domestic abuse and other family problems affecting clients' development. Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs. Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations. Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home. Bachelor of Arts: Social Services 2005

Evergrenn State College - 1210 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 High-energy mental health professional motivated to help every client learn healthy means of dealing with mental and emotional difficulties. Dedicated to provide compassionate, results-oriented and solution-focused care. Care Coordinator/ Recovery Liaison with more than 10 years of experience planning, developing and implementing safe transition plans & discharges back into the community . Skilled Care Coordinator/ Peer Support Specialist with experience in the Mental Health Crisis industry. Familiar with Recovery Mission & Strong diversity background.

Affiliated Counselor

CPR, First Aide, HIV Training, Theraputic Option Training.