Substance Abuse Mental Health

VondaKay McFadden

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A social services professional possessing over 24 years of experience while easily adapting and utilizing dynamic social skills to help individuals overcome barriers.

EDUCATION

2009- March 2013 Kaplan University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science: Psychology with an emphasis in Substance Abuse Summa Cum Laude

2005 Coastal Georgia Community College Brunswick, GA

General Education Diploma

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2017-Present Brunswick Job Corps Brunswick, GA

TEAP Specialist

●Conduct entry urine drug screens analysis providing results and counseling to all students in the Job Corps Program

●Provide relapse prevention services, education, teaching employability skills to help attitudes, behaviors, self-assessment, family, dynamics related to addiction, and denial for students who have quit using drugs/alcohol.

●Provide individual and group counseling for Anger Management, (TUPP) Tobacco Use Prevention Program and students who testing positive for drugs

●Participate in monthly Regional (TEAP) Training Employee Assistance Program teleconference calls, weekly team meetings with Health & Wellness Manager, Mental Health Counselor, Center Director, Dental Specialist, Medical Specialist, and Nurse Specialist

●Provide in-service to all staff as it relates to substance abuse and tobacco use

●Administrator the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) psychological questionnaire tool to students

●Provide E-Counseling therapy including screening, assessments, primary treatment, after care, Anger Management and Substance abuse

●Develop and update appropriate educational and counseling materials for Job Corps program participants as it relates to appropriate health and wellness practices that will enhance their ability to obtain and maintain employment.

●Process referral when students violate the (ZT) Zero Tolerance for drugs use policy assisting with the development of appropriate sanctions

●Provide and maintain case management services and make referrals to community-based services as needed.

●Prepare weekly TEAP Restriction reports for Staff electronically and documents in student’s medical records.

●Transport students to outside Support Groups for addiction

●Facilitate Center wide activity community events for Alcohol & Drug Awareness, Tobacco, Sexual Assault Prevention, Anti Bullying, and Mental health fair for all students and staff on center

●Assist all center staff and students with educational material program requirements as it pertains to substance use developing health employability skills

●Conduct quarterly reports for Drugs and Alcohol, provide information on the number and results of students positive for drugs

●Evaluate and update accommodations plans when AOD involved

●Provide TEAP Students with Fitness activities

Sept 2011 – July 2017 Brunswick/ Wayne Judicial Drug Court Circuit Brunswick, GA

Addiction Counselor Coordinator/ Program Manager

●Provide individual and group counseling for clients in addiction treatment in Glynn and Wayne County

●Develops appropriate treatment plans and maintains on-going records of treatment

●Develop and update appropriate educational and counseling materials for program participants

●Attend weekly Drug Court staffing and court sessions as directed

●Prepare weekly progress reports for Drug Court Judge and Drug Court team to include attendance, behavior, progress, drug testing results, and recommendations;

●Provide quality patient care

●Provide and maintain case management services and make referrals to community-based services as needed

Conduct client intakes, evaluations, screenings and orientation to various programs

Provide individual and group counseling for clients in addiction treatment

Develops appropriate treatment plans and maintains on-going records of treatment

Develop and update appropriate educational and counseling materials for program participants

Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of the program

Attend weekly Drug Court staffing and court sessions as directed

Prepare weekly progress reports for Drug Court Judge and Drug Court team to include attendance, behavior, progress, drug testing results, and recommendations;

Provide and maintain case management services and make referrals to community-based services as needed

Collect follow-up information on each program graduate for the purposes of obtaining statistical information and input information in to database

Provide quality patient care

Conducted weekly urine drug screen analysis

Weekly team meetings with Attorney’s, Probation Officers, District Attorney, County Jail Officers.

May 2005 – Nov 2009 Gateway Behavioral Health Services Brunswick, GA

Residential Services Supervisor/ TCC Program Manager

Supervised a community based 24-hour treatment service program

Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating employability

Ensured safety and daily operations of facility

Provide direct supervision of 15 employees

Completed documentation on behalf of client within 24 hours of intervention

Conducted in office, in-home and/or community-based assessments

Coordinated and implemented mutually developed Service Plan for clientele on his/her caseload and/or assists in Team cases

Coordinated with referring agent, the treatment team and the client/family to establish and monitor the treatment goals and objectives for each case assigned.

Responsible for implementing, monitoring, and charting all information required by the Department of Human Resources (DHR) manual for the childcare program.

Responsible for implementing the TCC curriculum on a daily basis and follow set schedule, therapeutic activities for children after school, weekends, holidays, at a minimum of 4 times a day.

Responsible for documenting measurable outcomes for each child and for the program as a whole. The outcomes will reflect the requirements of the Department of Human Resources.

Conducted assessments, medical, primary and pediatric care, including the immunization of children.

Develop educational interventions for children who need intervention. addressing therapeutic interventions for children in custody of mothers in treatment.

Participates in family support and Family Dynamics to promote nurturing parenting within families.

Facilitates groups for parents or children.

May 2005 - Nov 2009 Gateway Behavioral Health Services Brunswick, GA

Director of Residential Services

Provide direct supervision of staff members

Orient, train and supervise program and direct care staff

Prepare staff schedules, ensuring appropriate staff-to-client ratio

Implement and adhere to health and safety policies and procedures

Ensure the overall quality of program services with the emphasis on individual growth, health and safety.

Monitored compliance and facility operations to ensure consistent with center rules and regulations Assist in the identification of program areas of need and address them, seeking assistance as needed.

Responsible for the delivery of assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family and group services

Collaborate with program clinician and regional clinical team to ensure program and client services are aligned.

April 2002 - March 2005 Coastal Area Support Team (C.A.S.T) Brunswick, GA

Shelter Plus Housing Coordinator

●Developed and presented housing workshops and support groups regarding the special needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS

●Collaborate with community outreach programs and case manager to recruit clients who fit the criteria for the program using state and federal guidelines and following billing procedures for state funding.

●Provide intensive case management through support, client accompaniment, advocacy, supportive counseling, and linkages with community service providers as well as local, state and federal law enforcement to a caseload of approximately 30 clients.

●.Assess clients in the community to identify the need for services and qualifications for program and assist with gathering necessary documentation to qualify for the supportive housing program.

●Conduct an initial intake as well as assessment(s) with clients once identified as program participants.

●Coordinated and completed Conduct housing search with client and advocate on their behalf to prospective property managements to get them placed in safe and adequate housing.

●Coordinate services with the psychiatrist and the rest of the treatment team to provide mental health, case management and rehabilitation services to clients accepted into the program.

●Weekly meeting with clients in their homes or in the community to provide intensive case management services as well as rehabilitation support to monitor their progress of maintaining housing.

●Conduct outreach and training presentations and link client to services in the community for mental health treatment, dental care, physical health and HIV/AIDS services as needed.

●Maintain thorough case files as well as draft monthly narrative and case management reports for funders Records services, maintains client files, completes weekly activity reports (HUD requirement) and other required documentation.

●Attends supportive housing staff meetings to facilitate coordination and collaboration of tenant services.

●Participate in community forums, working groups, and other networks to help develop community-wide strategies and form partnerships with area nonprofit organizations. To help ensure program maintain a wide range of housing, social services, program planning, and development costs.

April 2002 – March 2005 Coastal Area Support Team (C.A.S.T) Brunswick, GA Program Manager

●Lead initiatives to provide educational services and build capacity in affordable housing development and manage projects regarding the special needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS

●Manage daily operations of housing programs to achieve all contractual goals/outcomes and requirements of funding sources.

●Coordinated and implemented confidential/anonymous HIV testing throughout the communities served ● Conduct case assessments and establishes individual work plans for participants.

●Coordinates Housing Quality Inspections for housing vouchers, and prepares the environmental review documents for apartment units approved for leasing.

●Oversees financial management of homeless programs and projects, including estimating expenditures, payment of invoices, monitoring and analyzing project balances, and identifying and rectifying discrepancies.

●Maintain organized, accurate, and up to date case files and document all interactions with participants in case files and on online database.

●Review documents related to Shelter Plus Care and the County’s contracts and agreements related to implementation and compliance of grant requirements.

Nov 2001 – April 2002 Gateway Behavioral Health Services Brunswick, GA

Medical Technician Site Manager

Responsible for ordering facility supplies

Process payroll

Develop, maintain and interpret statistical reports, case histories, maintain progress notes and document behavioral incidents through observation of clients and maintain confidential records.

Monitor and observe to ensure the safety and well-being of clients in a substance abuse treatment program.

Provide motivational and educational support and guidance to assist them in meeting therapeutic goals.

Schedule and coordinate client transportation and assist with planning client recreational events.

Support treatment plans by reporting client observations and contributing to decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privileges.

Maintain current knowledge base on counseling issues regarding substance abuse through conferences, educational training and networking with other agencies or groups.

Oct 2000 – Nov 2001 Nu-Vision Restoration House Brunswick, GA

Residential House Manager

Supervised residents living in a 24-hour substance abuse recovery house

Provide direct crisis intervention to residents and prepares incident reports of such interventions

Performed intakes and provided case management while supervising residents

Counseled residents and conducted groups sessions and coordinate treatment plans

Responsible for the selection of program residents, management of office and house functioning,

Train and supervise residential program staff in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Residential Services.

●Develop and maintain a flexible activity schedule for the program.

●Assess needs of each resident and attend plan of care meetings for designated participants as required.

●Ensure monthly data is collected for each participant and that monthly summaries of their progress are composed.

●Ensure that financial documentation is completed accurately and distributing documentation monthly to family members, guardians, and concerned parties.

●Complete follow ups and investigations for incident reports.

●Helps with client services and care, including introducing them to staff and other clients, collecting patient information, observing self-medication and dispensing medications, transporting clients to appointments/meeting, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

●Counseling, community organizing and/or group work experience especially from a social justice framework.

●Adept at managing relationships with various levels of the government and law enforcement.

●Excellent and effective writing skills, organization and communication skills required as well as computer skills.

●Proficient time management skills, good people skills, effective communication (both verbally and in writing), observation and decision-making skills

●Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and on a team.

●Knowledge of mental health and alcohol, substance abuse and recovery treatment

●Understanding of complex client, community and agency issues and ability to take appropriate action.

●Computer skills using an array of computer applications and systems: Windows (XP, Vista, 7), Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

●Knowledgeable in the use of several software programs and a variety of computer/office equipment to generate reports and maintain records, Pathways and Odyssey.

Awards and Certifications:

●E-Counseling Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2018

●SASSI Clinician Administer and Scoring Provider 2018

●Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor II 2016

●Member of NADAAC The Associations for Addiction Professional since 2013

●President List, Kaplan University 2009-2013

●Dean List, Kaplan University 2009-2013

●Merit Award, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2011

●The University of Georgia School of Social Work 7 Challenges Certificate 2008

●Certification of completion Moral Recognition Therapy 2008

●Gateway Essential Learning training courses for Mental Health Services 2007 ● CPR, First Aid, and The AAA Driver Improvement Program 2007- Present

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