Mental Health Substance Abuse
Resume:
SIMULETTA WHEATON
Direct Care Professional/life coach
I specialize in personal coaching, recovery and substance abuse personal & family issues regarding substance abuse, and mental health, life skills management, mentorship, leadership development as well as strength assessments. A strong history in aiding clients in overcoming life obstacles, trauma, large base of clients with their substance abuse and mental health journey as well as active use and identifying personal goals and developing strategies to achieve long term success. Compassionate Behavioral health care professional, providing exceptional care and support to individuals with mental health disorder, substance abuse and recovery Skilled in crisis intervention, effective communication, and listening skills, initiative-taking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking treatment. Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It is about how you drive, not where you are going.
CONTACT
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Kingman Az, 86401
Objective
Dedicated to providing behavioral health life coaching, personalized coaching, life coaching, trauma coaching, and direct care services and developing individualized plans to meet client needs. Coaching a large base of clients with their mental health journey, as well as active use. Providing coaching services to clients with a focus on personal development and growth, helps my clients recognize obstacles that may hinder their growth and help them to overcome challenges to maximize their success. Dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and belonging in all aspects of coaching and direct care.
Skills
•Rehabilitation services
•Behavioral Health Management
•Crisis Intervention
•Life skills professional
•Relationship building
•Life coaching/ personal coaching
•Goal setting/ mentorship
•Leadership development
*Knowledge in Suboxone/Buprenorphine Vivitrol injections
Certifications
CPR & First Aid,
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance
Art & Science of Neuro Linguistics Programing Life coach
(DSP) Certified
Level 1 & 2 CIT
(DCW) certified
Mandated reporter training
(HHA) certified
Experience
RESPITE CARE PROFESSIONAL/LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS
July-2020-current.
Provided respite care individuals and families, provided group and individual counselling. Mentored, coached, and emphasize behavioral management to individuals with disabilities. Developed and implemented plans for individuals to achieve greater independence, their daily goals, and community integration. Co-assisted in leading a substance abuse recovery group/ Developed strategic mechanisms to aid in clients in active addiction.
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL/LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
ADDUS HOMEHEALTH
May 2020- July 2021
Excellent oral and written communication skills-maintained daily progress notes, quarterly and ISPs. Goal setting and adaptation to the life of recovery, and how to be a productive member to society through the substance abuse recovery coaching. Adept in performing household routine and other general duties. Ability to keep and maintain the living area to be clean and hygienic, scheduled, escorted, and documented medical appointments, trained new hires, maintained house budget and expenses and the scheduling of relief workers.
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL/LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
ABRRIO BEHAVIORAL HOMEHEALTH
Feb 2017 June 2018.
Direct client care, collaborating with behavioral individuals; implementing MHS and BSS; utilizing OIS, following individuals support plans and protocols; ensuring safety, providing daily detailed documentation general incident report writing, behavior tracking, ensuring ISP goals are met. Provided individual goal plan and assessment, Crisis intervention management. Lead substance abuse disorder recovery groups, and initiated crisis intervention for active users.
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL/LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
CRISIS CARE GROUP HOME
Oct 2015- Jan 2016.
Enhance the ability of individuals with mental and physical disabilities to live as independently as possible through the acquisition of skills and utilization of services that promote an individual’s self- direction, personal growth, self-worth, and value. Provided personal care, emotional and self- help care in every area of the individual’s life. Provided behavioral assessments and crisis intervention plans, provided one on one independent living sessions/ as well as peer support and recovery coaching for each unique individual.
REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL GROUP HOME MANAGER
ARIZONA MENTOR GROUP
March 2013- September 2014
Provided group and individual counselling. Mentored, coached, and emphasized behavioral management to individuals with disabilities, and individuals in sub recovery & active use. Developed and implemented plans for individuals to achieve greater independence, their daily goals, and community integration by providing emotional and motivational support. Conduct counseling, lead recovery groups & resolve client and staff issues.
RESIDENTIAUL GROUP HOME CORDINATIOR/LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
TLC SUPPORTED LIVING
May 2011- March 2013
Coordinate services for residents with mental illness, and behavioral disabilities. Developed functional and behavioral assessment and positive behavioral intervention plans to identify the cause of problem behavior, formulated strategies to address behaviors and teach new behavioral skills. Provided coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modifications. Provided physical emotional, substance abuse support and recovery & nutritional support to residents, maintained case management and documentation, provided group and individual counseling and coaching sessions.
RESIDENTIAUL GROUP HOME /LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
ALFA GROUP HOME
Dec 2009- April 2011
Coordinate and participate in the development of individual service plans for each resident. Prepare performance evaluations in accordance with established agency policy and procedures. Prevented and managed aggressive behaviors and/or environments among residents and provide emergency care and treatment in crisis situations. Provided direct supervision to staff and ensured the well- being of residents in a multi functioning group home setting, lead recovery/ active use groups and one on one intervention. oversee psychiatric and medical emergencies while enforcing program guidelines. Maintained all relevant and necessary files, documentation, and paperwork regarding individuals & families. Counseled and mentored at risk clients of all ages, identified discussed and worked to alleviate a variety of mental health and psychological issues.
Education
High School Diploma 2005
Liberal Arts and Behavioral science 2009
Current student at MCC
M.E.A medical assistant
Early childhood development
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