Case Manager Behavioral Health

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OBJECTIVE: To continue my mission to empower persons with substance abuse and or psychiatric disabilities, to live and prosper in the community, and utilize my ability to handle a multitude of tasks in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. My excellent communication and team skills give me the ability to handle stress, resolve conflict effectively and professionally. I am self-motivated with excellent work habits and a working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Power point and Microsoft Word.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2005 – 2021 Fairmount Behavioral Health Systems, Philadelphia Pa

Counselor Aide Preceptor

Provides care and support to patients in a D&A rehabilitation unit.

Effectively communicating complex and straightforward information to patients in an understanding manner.

Conduct group therapy and education sessions.

Trainer for new Counselor Aides

2003 – 2008 Horizon House, Inc. - Shelter Plus Care Program Philadelphia, PA

Case Manager

Managed case load of 17 consumers.

Provided supportive services and goal planning.

Coordinated life skills education and D&A counseling.

Facilitated Men’s support group.

2001– 2003 Mayor’s Office of Community Services - Family Development Center

Case Manager

Facilitator for the National Fatherhood Initiative.

Coordinator for The We Are Leaders after school program for boys (ages 11-14).

Managed case load of thirty consumers, providing supported services to the community.

1991– 2000 One Day at A Time, Inc., Philadelphia Pa

Program Coordinator

Responsible for the management of crisis team (intake).

Responsible for Recovery House programming.

Represented radio, television, and print as needed.

Crisis Team Manager

Co-created and developed community based crisis intake unit.

Coordinated services with area hospitals and detoxification units.

Managed and maintain consumers’ census data.

Trained and supervised all volunteer staff.

Case Manager

Managed case load for the first 2 city funded recovery houses.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

2019 UHS Verbal De-escalation Training

Certified Instructor

2002 National Fatherhood Initiative, Philadelphia Pa

Certified Facilitator

1993 Pennsylvania Chemical Abuse Certification Board, Harrisburg Pa

Associate Addiction Counselor (AAC II)

1980 – 1981 Columbia School of Broadcasting, Glenside Pa

Radio and Television Copywriting and Broadcasting

1974 –1997 United States Air Force, Minot ND

Material Facilities Training – E4

Honorable Discharge

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