Robin Bird

Austin, TX *****

adz0az@r.postjobfree.com

+1-512-***-****

Willing to relocate to: Austin, TX - Killeen, TX - Gatesville, TX Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Mental Health Counselor

University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX April 2016 to June 2017

Performed mental health,substance abuse and other risk assessments Developed counseling interventions with patients

Provided individual and group counseling

Provided written documentation to program standards In charge of dorm and building disciplinary of patients for minor rule violations and non-compliance of medications and treatment

Liaison between doctor and patients as well as other staff Helped with pet therapy with volunteer patients

Case Manager

Central Counties MHMR - Temple, TX

May 1992 to June 1998

Worked in housing department helping clients pay rent Case manager of large caseload maintaining compliance of psychotropic medications Assisted clients in applying for disability benefits Worked as liaison between clients and doctor

Maintained all necessary paperwork for case management Attended weekly staff meetings

Attended yearly self defense classes and learned new skills At this center I also acted as peer facilitator for a group of ten individuals. Case Manager

Dallas County Center For Mental Health /Mental Retardation - Temple, TX May 1992 to July 1994

Managed a caseload of clients in and out of Dallas County Jail Assist clients with finding housing

Assist clients who were homeless with beneficial programs within the community Help clients maintain compliance with psychotropic medications Liaison between client and county court system

Coordinate and networked with community programs for the disabled Assisted clients in filling out paperwork for disability benefits Attended weekly staff meetings

Participated in self defense classes

Corrections Officer II

Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Gatesville, TX May 1984 to May 1992

Supervised up to 30 inmates at a time

Counseled and established women’s group for those that were abused as children and/or who abused their children

Managed and maintained daily activity logs and reports Managed dorms to make sure they were compliant

Utilized skills in crisis management to keep altercations at a minimum Participated in yearly in service

Participated in yearly weapons training

Education

Master's degree in Counseling

Texas A & M University-Central Texas - Killeen, TX August 2011 to December 2013

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Excelsior College - Albany, NY

September 1994 to September 1997

Skills

• Individual / Group Counseling (1 year)

• Group Therapy (1 year)

• Child & Family Counseling

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Crisis intervention

• Mental Health Counseling (1 year)

• Crisis Management

• Case Management (7 years)

• Intake Experience (7 years)

• Social Work

• Time management

• Communication skills

• Documentation review

• Intake

• Driving

Additional Information

Distinguished Student Adward (dean’s list) 2010 and 2013 Passed National Counseling Exam