adxxri@r.postjobfree.com 702-***-**** Las Vegas, NV 89183

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Case Manager, Crisis Intervention and Assessments. Subject Matter Expert, and curriculum development, providing and developing questions for the MA certification exam. Providing tutoring online in varying subject matters. Provide rehabilitative mental health interventions designed to reduce cognitive and behavioral impairments and restore individuals to their highest level of functioning. Belief in the power of sharing knowledge, motivating others, and putting clients and students first. Forward-thinking Behavioral Counselor offering five years of comprehensive experience in correctional behavior counseling. Seasoned professional at building patient rapport while completing daily activities such as patient history documentation, therapeutic intervention, and case analysis. Patient and compassionate professional certified in. Committed to implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care.

WORK HISTORY

Varsity Tutors, Online Platform, Las Vegas, Nevada

Tutor – Varying subjects – 07/2021- Current

* Highly motivated Instructor,

* Understanding the ever-changing needs of parents and students. * Sharing passion for helping students all around the world.

* Role is focused on educating prospective.

* Subject matter expert and problem solver

* Assisting in their accomplishment of desired goals.

* Anatomy & Physiology

* Medical Assisting Exam Prep

* Public Speaking

* Psychology

Multicultural Wellness Center West. Las Vegas, Nevada

Behavioral Counselor 20-30 hours. 05/2017 - Current

Perform responsibilities of planning intervention based on the functional assessment of patients that will assist in improving behavioral patterns.

Responsible for monitoring, observing, and analyzing the behaviors of patients, gathering, and recording behavioral observations for further reference.

Handle responsibilities of analyzing behavior in crisis situations and formulate theories that assist in treatment techniques.

This also may include:

Facilitate person- and family-centered treatment planning.

Record client progress and develops treatment plans accordingly.

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.

Crisis Intervention.

Create Safety Plan.

Needs Assessments, and treatment Planning.

* Implementing crisis intervention procedures.

Copes Comfort Care. Las Vegas, Nevada

Behavioral Counselor 05/2015

Direct Support Professional, 40 hours per week Counseled individual with an emphasis on assessment, rehabilitation and prevention (initiating safety plans).

Worked with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health.

Helped individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health and Counseling.

This also may include.

Facilitating group and individual meetings.

Provided training.

Plan and support daily activities to thwart further triggers identified.

Completion of notes and paperwork to meet regulatory requirements.

Case Management.

Writing treatment plans and conducted meetings to evaluate plans facilitation.

Counseling Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities

Life Touch Services, Henderson, Nevada Behavioral Counselor 07/14 – 09/2015

* Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. * Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss lives. * Assisted in developing insight in their selves * Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies. * Knowledge of human behavior and performance. * Individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. * Learned, motivation and psychological research methods. * Assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. • Provide in and out of the home support including skills training, * Interventions, and behavioral strategies. • Advocating for individuals. • Writing the Individualized Service Plan. * Writing treatment plans.

Carrington College, Las Vegas, Nevada Program Director, Medical Assisting Program 06/12 – 01/13

* Created relevant curriculum and syllabus. * Retained motivated guest speakers. * Manage a program and classroom of students. * Teaching, testing, grading, assessment. * Conducted, academic advisements each term. * Coordinated extracurricular activities. * Incorporated the use of technology utilizing online learning. * Classroom instruction and quizzes. * Accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals. * Ensuring program compliance with the Department of Education. * Accreditation and regulations.

Virginia College. Columbia, SC

Program Director, Medical Assisting, Medical Office 09/2011 - 02/2012

Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens in the clinical setting.

Developed programs from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.

Directed students in care of patients to examining rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.

Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.

Documented vital signs and health history student in a clinical and classroom environment.

Maintained and updated project related documents.

Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.

Set and oversaw yearly budget to cover varying hours of classroom coverage.

Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with tech support and directors.

Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock for clinicals by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.

Assisted program manager with developing budget and schedule.

Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.

Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.

Everest College. Arlington, TX

Medical Assisting Instructor and Program Director & Criminal Justice Instructor 10/2008 - 01/2011 40+ hours

* Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students. * Achieve course and program outcomes. * Increased learning initiatives by using laboratory studies. * Collaborated and implemented best practices to enhance learning. * Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students. * Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for student. * Updated instructional materials. * Ordered equipment and supplies. * Utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction. • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor students’ understanding of class concepts and materials.

Center For Career Training. Rockwall, TX

Contract Instructor 09/2006 - 09/2009

Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.

Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.

Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.

Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.

Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.

Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.

Decreased learning time by initiating new learning methods and ensuring complete student comprehension.

Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.

Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate expectations.

Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress through test administration.

Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students.

Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.

AFFILIATIONS

American Psychological Association

International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology

SKILLS

Psychological interventions

Cognitive behavior therapy

Addiction therapy

Treatment plans

Group therapy

Behavior modification

Psychotropic medications knowledge

Social skills teacher

Adept at treatment and discharge planning

Expertise in crisis intervention techniques

Mental health evaluations

Case documentation

Subject matter expert

Curriculum development

EDUCATION

Walden University

05/2021

PhD: Forensic Psychology

FMU/Everest University

01/2011

Master: Science Criminal Justice

GPA: 3.39

Columbia Union College

BA 1989

B.S: Health Care Administration

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Medical Assistant – 95% - 05/10

CPR Instruction Certification – 4/21

Notary Public State of Texas Additional Trainings and

Credentials Medicaid 16 hr. Provider Training – 2007 & 2021 HCV Basic Educator – 2014

Ethics & Boundaries – 2014 Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention – 2014 Appropriate Treatment Planning – 2015

Diagnosis Skill Implementation – 2015

Skills to Strengthen Clinical assessing – 2015

Sleep Disorders – Adults – 2015 Mental Health First Aid Training – 2017

Training - Teaching Online Completed – 2018

Certified Life Coach – 2018

Board Certified Drugless Practitioner – 2018 - Present

Retha Stewart

Contact this candidate