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Mental Health Behavior Specialist

Location:
Prattville, AL
Posted:
June 30, 2025

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Douglas Howard

Prattville, AL *****

*******.*******@****.***

+1-334-***-****

Professional Summary

Self starter, self motivated, hard working, and a very quick learner. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Behavior Specialist

Quality South-Montgomery, AL

December 2023 to Present

I currently create behavior plans for individuals who have severe behavioral issues. I monitor behavior and create interventions for staff.

Addiction Therapist (temporary contact position)

Montgomery Metro Treatment Center-Montgomery, AL

May 2023 to December 2023

I conduct Psycho-Social Assessments to individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse disorder in the Montgomery area, with an emphasis on potential program participants with an opioid use disorder. I hold group Therapy sessions, as well as individual Therapy sessions. To make appropriate referrals based on assessment information. Complete all assessment paperwork and submit for billing and review. Provide assessment counseling to potential program participants. Document all services in a timely complete and clinically appropriate manner. Serve as liaison between client and other service providers as applicable. Perform any other job duties assigned by Supervisor. Director of Mental Health Services

Addus Healthcare-Montgomery, AL

May 2022 to May 2023

Addus Healthcare

200 Executive Park Drive, Montgomery Al. 36104

Employment start date: March 20, 2022

Employment end date: May 13,2023

I worked with over 30 clients in the aide of creating plans for mental health disorders, skill coping, and managing mental health in order to succeed.

I learned to understand the disorders of the clients, as well as the reasons for them. Under supervision, I learned the intake process, how how to guide clients on the most effective ways to manage, and reach their goals. I supervised and directed the Montgomery and mobile location while building up the program through new client relationships.

Counselor

Montgomery Job Corps Center-Montgomery, AL

April 2021 to June 2022

I perform individual, and group counseling session to individuals from ages 16-26. I train them on independent living and assist with all needs. I work along with therapist to create plans for the mental health issues they are dealing with. I assisted in the plan creation for drug and alcohol abuse and recovery. I assess, create, and monitor aspects of the behavioral health programs, and the company mission. I also teach career preparation class for the new enrollees. Quality Supervisor

MS Companies-Hope Hull, AL

March 2020 to April 2021

I supervised the entire warehouse team to ensure parts were inspected, picked, packed, and shipped correctly. I partnered with Leer to make sure all parts were correct and on time. I held meetings on team goals, areas of improvement, and overall success of team operations. I supervised a team of 80 employees.

Production Supervisor

Hyundai Motor Company-Montgomery, AL

January 2016 to March 2020

I supervised the line-side team, and made sure production ran smooth. I traveled between different suppliers if any defective parts made it to the line in order to correct the issue immediately. I held daily safety meetings. I coached and mentored. Employees on progress and development. The pandemic caused us to be laid off.

Manager

Walmart-Troy, AL

July 2009 to September 2015

I managed around 10 team members. I ordered products for the department as well as train and coach team members. I managed stock and performed annul inventory. Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Masters degree in Clinical Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Skills

• Intake

• Curriculum Development

• Motivational interviewing

• Behavioral therapy

• Developmental disabilities experience

• English

• Group therapy

• Warehouse management

• Warehouse experience

• CPR

• Microsoft Office

• Crisis Management

• Recruiting

• Direct support

• Group Therapy

• Account management

• Special Education

• Manufacturing

• Social Work

• Sales

• Search engines

• Behavior Management

• Operations management

• Custodial experience

• Christian counseling

• Quality control

• Phone etiquette

• Addiction counseling

• Crisis Intervention

• Program management

• Documentation review

• Telehealth

• Early childhood education

• Supervising experience

• Data collection

• Driving

• Experience working with students

• Customer support

• Customer service

• Leadership

• Behavioral health

• Presentation Skills

• Management

• Communication skills

• Conflict Management

• Team management

• Interviewing

• Merchandising

• Program Development

• Experience with children

• Case Management

• Forklift

• Mental Health Counseling

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Conflict management

• Behavioral Health

• Customer relationship management

• Mentoring

• Presentation skills

• Child & Family Counseling

• Meeting Facilitation

• Behavioral Therapy

• Microsoft Excel

• Research

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Janitorial experience

• Administrative Experience

• Hospitality

• Child & family counseling

• Windows

• Retail sales

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Data entry

• Teaching

• Typing

• Clerical experience

• Autism Experience

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification



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