Reginia Baker

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Richmond Va.*****

804-***-****

adz26q@r.postjobfree.com

Education University of Phoenix

Master of Psychology- March 2013

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -Concentration in Substance

Abuse /Minor in Psychology –August 2008

J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College

Associate of Community Social Services- May 1998

Certification/Licensure Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Supervisee (CSAC)

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

CPR and Crisis Wave Certification

Objective: To provide services as a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Professional in a n community –based agency where strong communication and Interpersonal

Skills are required.

Experience:

UPromise LLC-Owner/Contractor

Richmond, Virginia August 2015 – 2020

Conduct community-based assessments and reassessments for mental health skill building, substance abuse/ therapeutic day treatment services, and crisis stabilization services.

Home-visits to complete initial assessments and reassessments

Strong collaboration with courts, psychologists, and psychiatrists

Mental Health Skill Building to adults 18+ including clients with domestic violence, substance abuse, and severe mental health for the purpose of stabilizing them in the least restrictive setting in the community

Assist consumer in finding mental health service

Established appropriate referral networks to ensure optimal comprehensive client care

Emergency crisis response

Tag Services- QMHP/CRISIS

Richmond, Virginia February 2012- 2020

Provided counseling with client who have mental illness diagnosis(i.e. major depression bipolar, substance abuse schizophrenic

Direct Care Services, case management, crisis intervention,

Document services: quarter,ISP and weekly progress notes, Continue Stay Authorization

Provide behavior modification, counseling to adult experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties

Assist client with finding resources within the community

Richmond Behavior Health Authority-MR/MH

Richmond Virginia May 2005- February 2012

Provided case management to individuals with mental health issues and dually diagnosed(mental illness/substance abuse )

Provided therapy, treatment planning, coordination of medical and psychological appointments.

Identified resources to meet patient housing, transportation, and residential needs and other major service voids.

Completed service documentation.

Advocated for client.

Rubicon Inc. Counselor

Richmond Virginia April 2000-May 2005

Duties included treatment planning, discharge planning, and marketing to various agencies

Documentation of client progress in treatment

Facilitated substance abuse groups meetings such as relapse prevention, family roles and relationships, co-occurring cultural and gender-specific issues related to recovery dynamics.

Acted as client advocate

Identified resources to meet needs in housing, transportation, residential and other major services.

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Skills:

Experience and training in psychology, mental health. substance abuse social services, public relation, clerical support, and trainings, computers, Word, Windows, Internet Explorer, typing, record keeping, quality customer service. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention Certified, TOVA, CPI, strong interpersonal skills, well communication skills and enthusiastic; willing to lend an extra hand; team-player; quick to learn new tasks.

References upon request

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