Mental Health Part-Time

Thomas Bernard Pettus

***** ********** ** ~ Southfield, MI 48033 ~ 313-***-****/ 313-***-**** ~ ********@***.***

EDUCATION

Ashland University & Seminary - Southfield, MI: Master of Arts – Counseling

Oakland University - Rochester, MI: Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Cass Technical High School – Detroit, MI: High School Diploma – Business Admin

~Licensed Bachelor of Social Work /Qualified Mental Health Professional / Substance Abuse Certification~

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DWIHN - Workforce Training & Program Development

Jail Mental Health Navigator - 3/2019 – Present

~Act as clinical liaison between Wayne County Sheriff deputies and community mental health agencies to provide necessary mental health and/or substance use disorder services to misdemeanor offenders in Wayne County Jail. Services also include arranging appropriate therapeutic & housing services.

NSO – Substance Use & Recovery Support Services

Case Manager, SUD – 4/2022 – 7/2023

~Provides harm reduction therapeutic & case mgt. services to substance dependent individuals in medically assisted treatment. Clients also dealt with mental health issues (major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc). Treatment regimen includes individual, group, and family therapy. Also facilitated didactic lecture groups. Also develop Individual Plan of Service with consumers and assisting them in developing appropriate discharge plan.

Adult Well-Being Services – Detroit, MI

ACT Clinical Case Mgr / DBT Therapist – 7/2016- 4/2022

~Responsible for Assertive Community Treatment services to long-term mentally ill individuals in community setting. Intensively (3x wkly) monitoring progress through home visitation and contact with family & medical professionals. Complete comprehensive assessments and assist members in development and implementation of person-centered plan, skill-building groups, and 24-hr. crisis phone coverage.

NSO – COPE Program – Detroit, MI

Mobile Crisis Assessment Specialist – 6/2018-12/2019

~ Responsible for face-to-face mental health assessment of individuals brought into metro Detroit area Crisis Centers. Completion of documentation for in-patient hospitalization or lower-level diversion to crisis residential, partial hospital, transitional housing, or outpatient services. Communicate with on-duty psychiatrist regarding most appropriate placements.

New Center Community Mental Health Services - Detroit, MI

Dialectic Behavioral Therapist – 1/2016 – 7/2016 ACT Clinical Case Mgr. - 1/2014 – 12/2015

Crisis Stabilization Therapist/Intake Assessor - 09/2005 - 10/2008

~Provide Dialectic Behavioral Therapeutic services to outpatient consumers. This cognitive behavioral treatment serves socially dysregulated individuals often diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Special treatment planning, skill-building groups, and 24-hr. phone coaching

~Responsible for Assertive Community Treatment services to long-term mentally ill individuals in community setting.

~Responsible for handling crisis situations with severely mentally ill consumers. Completed crisis assessment. Facilitated community outreach and intervention, including (but not limited to) petitioning for hospitalization.

Personalized Nursing Lighthouse –Canton, MI

SUD Therapist – 4/2014 – 4/2015

Provided therapeutic & case mgt. services to substance dependent individuals. Clients also dealt with mental health issues (major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc). Treatment regimen includes individual, group, and family therapy. Also facilitated didactic lecture groups (Anger Mgt; Positive Communication Skills. Also develop Individual Plan of Service with consumers and assist them in developing appropriate discharge plan.

Paul Martin Home for Boys – Detroit, MI

Youth Therapist/Consultant – 1/2012 – 4/2014

Provided therapeutic services to male youths in residential treatment facility. Services included but were not limited to: individual & group therapy; development & presentation of didactic lectures (Manhood, Criminal Justice Programs, The Effects of Drug Use, etc); facilitate family therapy; present formulate court reports and present at hearings; prepare service plans; coordinate with Dept. of Human Services and private agencies seeking to prepare children for family reunification, adoption, or independent living.

Also assisted in aiding Paul Martin Residential staff & private Community Mental Health Agency staff address and adhere to Individual Educational Programs (IEP) as outlined & designated by School Administrators and Social Workers. Often assisted school teachers and social workers in the outline & development of IEP’s, as needed.

Central City CMH – Detroit, MI

ACT Therapist/Case Manager - 8/2012 - 8/2013

Responsible for Assertive Community Treatment services to chronically mentally ill individuals in community settings. Assisted consumers in utilizing community services, improving coping skills and medication management to decrease hospitalizations, while increasing community inclusion and independent functioning. Intensively (3x wkly) monitored progress through home visitation and contact with family & medical professionals.

Stone Crest Center (BCA) – Detroit, MI

Admissions Social Worker/Clinician- 12/2010 – 2/2013

Clinical liaison between referring agencies & crisis centers and mental health hospital psychiatrists. Responsible for assessing if those referred were appropriate for admission-checking mental health status, previous hospitalizations, and insurance availability. Patients included: Mentally ill & developmentally disabled geriatric, adult, and youth. Aided psychiatric staff in admission process, sharing pertinent information and clinical impressions. Secured medical clearance and insurance approval.

Development Centers, Inc. - Detroit, MI

Clinical Case Mgr - Adult Services 11/2008 – 12/2010

Responsible for therapeutic & case management services to individuals in outpatient mental health treatment. Assist consumers in utilizing coping skills, mindfulness, and medication treatment to decrease hospitalizations, while increasing community inclusion and independent functioning. Provide ongoing therapy sessions (Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, etc). Regularly monitor progress through home visitation and contact with family & medical professionals. Assist consumers in development and the implementation of person-centered plan, while advocating for consumer's entitlements with agencies such as DHS, MRS, and SSA. Also responsible for initial comprehensive assessments and crisis intervention services as needed.

Additional Professional Experience

~Ashland Theological Seminary - Adjunct Instructor: 9/2005 – 8/2013

Classes included: Advanced riting Skills; Old Testament Survey; & The Gospels

~N. S.O – Project GUIDE - Therapist/Consultant: 11/2001 - 09/2005

Provided counseling, outreach and other clinical services to families dealing with raising children with absent biological parents due to incarceration, addiction, and/or medical issues.

Also assisted in aiding staff & Community Mental Health Agency address and adhere to Individual Educational Programs (IEP) as outlined & designated by School Administrators and Social Workers. Often assisted teachers and social workers in the outline & development of IEP’s, as needed.

~N.C.A.D.D. – Prevention/Adolescent Services Coordinator: 01/1999 - 11/2001

Acted as liaison between adolescent SUD clients, placement providers, and educational staff. Also assisted in aiding Residential staff & private Community Mental Health Agency staff address and adhere to Individual Educational Programs (IEP) as outlined & designated by School Administrators and Social Workers. Often assisted teachers and social workers in the outline & development of IEP’s, as needed.

~Family Independence Agency - Juvenile Justice Worker: 06/1993-12/1998

Provided clinical & placement services to adolescent offenders. Provided individual & family counseling when all parties displayed willingness. Also assisted in aiding Paul Martin Residential staff & private Community Mental Health Agency staff address and adhere to Individual Educational Programs (IEP) as outlined & designated by School Administrators and Social Workers. Often assisted teachers and social workers in the outline & development of IEP’s, as needed.

~References provided upon request~

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