LICSW Behavioral Health
Resume:
**** ****** **** **** **********, AL 35173
205-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Jaana M. Meeks, LICSW
Conscientious and adaptable professional with extensive experience providing supportive treatment services to individuals in the areas of sexual abuse, substance-related disorders, homelessness, crisis intervention, mental and behavioral health. Documented history of innovative and successful program creation, development and implementation.
Career Summary
Successfully formulated and developed the first SAFE HAVEN in Alabama serving adult women experiencing chronic homelessness and diagnosed with serious mental illness Coordinated with the Baldwin County Police Department Chief, area hospital registered nurses and trained Lighthouse Volunteer Advocates in the creation of an initial county wide Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Collaborated with professionals from three partnering agencies to co-develop the Alliance’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program
Cultivated an extensive history of fostering cooperative interagency professional relationships enabling effective client service delivery and operational efficiency Successfully collaborated with the proprietor in the establishment of Benefit Solutions as a local competitive insurance brokerage agency of integrity
Professional Experience
Adult Therapist, Alabama Regional Medical Services (ARMS) at the Metro Annex location Birmingham, AL
June 2023 – August 2024
Provided adult therapy to clients with various mental illnesses such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Prolonged Grief Disorders, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia – most of whom have Substance Abuse Disorders as well
Diagnosed patients and documented sessions and billing in company’s Electronic Medical System
(EMR)
Consulted with agency psychiatrist on a weekly basis regarding coordinated service delivery
Provided client referrals as appropriate and provided written documentation to aid clients in accessing disability
In conjunction with medical staff (as needed) and Psychiatrist facilitated Quality Assurance team
Provided Utilization Reviews at the request of the Behavioral Health Director
Provided de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed Page 2 of 3
Clinical Coordinator, Noah’s Ark Child and Family Mental Health Treatment Center Birmingham, AL September 2022 – April 2023
Responsible for overseeing and developing Clinical Department
Provided supervision to field contractors, in-house therapists, paraprofessionals and master’s level interns
Provided crisis intervention as appropriate
Managed a caseload of children and adults diagnosed with a mental illness
Consulted with agency psychiatrists as needed
Provided ongoing training to staff as well as training to new employees
Reviewed all daily clinical notes to ensure client treatment plans identify and meet a client’s needs
Coordinated and conduct quarterly off campus team building exercises Psychiatric Social Worker II, Brookwood Hospital Birmingham, AL October 2021 -July 2022
Conducted psychosocial assessments on all patients on the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) unit within 24 hours of admission
Served as an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
Coordinated all aspects of discharge planning to include contacting, providing support and information to patient families in regard to patient progress and clinical needs upon discharge
Provided timely documentation of all patient interactions into Brookwood’s Electronic Medical Records
(EMR) platform
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, One Roof Birmingham, AL May 2020 -August 2020 (Contract position)
Furnished onsite supervision for the women’s COVID-19 homeless shelter quarantine
Provided client counseling, clinical and risk assessments as needed
Coordinated client intakes and discharges in cooperation with local shelter providers Licensed Independent Life and Health Insurance Producer Birmingham, AL November 2012 -October 2019
Continually developed and implemented marketing strategies directly affected by current industry trends and updated carrier offerings
Facilitated field training for new agents with a retention rate of 74%
Identified and participated in networking opportunities to develop a continual potential customer base
Customized insurance programs to meet identified customer needs
Was financially responsible for the management of business expenses and revenue growth Sexual Assault Program Manager, The Lighthouse Robertsdale, AL November 2009 – March 2012
Provided crisis counseling and intervention to adults who experienced sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse
Successfully developed a Sexual Assault Response Team by collaborating with local medical professionals, the Baldwin County Police Department and trained agency Volunteer Advocates
Managed the Prevention Education Specialist and facilitated all aspects of the Volunteer Advocate Program including recruitment, training and scheduled supervision Page 3 of 3
Housing and Contracts Director, AIDS Alabama Birmingham AL October 2007 – February 2009
Effectively managed a team of eight Housing Program staff to ensure the eleven supportive housing properties were well maintained, met safety standards and satisfied health and building codes
Ensured compliance with interagency contractual obligations by developing working relationships with statewide partners
Maintained documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal grants Programs Director, Pathways, Inc. Birmingham, AL
September 2003-September 2007
Management of two distinct programs serving the homeless population
Successfully implemented the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant received by Pathways to develop a Safe Haven housing program for chronically homeless adult women also diagnosed with serious mental illness(es)
Effectively supervised program expansion which included hiring additional professional staff and integrating with existing team members, securing Safe Haven training and curriculum certification, developing team structure, responsibilities and communication processes
Developed and managed the procedures involved with referrals, admissions, assessments, treatment planning and client progression through the program
Conducted group and individual therapy for clients in each phase of the program
Focused on continued quality improvement by collaborating with members of the area Continuum of Care (CoC) team and HUD officials
Ensured the Day Center provided the basic needs of daily living for approximately 50 individuals daily with focus on outreach efforts to guests presenting with problems related to substance abuse and / or mental health
Additional Professional Experience
Alliance Project - Therapeutic Foster Care Program Team Leader
Jefferson - Blount - St. Clair Mental Health Authority – Homeless Services Case Manager II
Choice Behavioral Health – Specialized Case Manager Education / Licensure
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), 1997 – License 1308C National Provider Number (NPI) - 132*******
Master of Social Work University of Alabama
Bachelor of Social Work University of Montevallo
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