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TABITHA R. EL

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** ***** ** ********** ******* collaboratively with children, families, and mental healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of mental health services.

Demonstrated expertise in handling the challenges of mental illnesses by ascertaining a personal approach to each problem, within set boundaries of mental healthcare.

Able to communicate, support, and coordinate the provision of mental health care with clients’ primary care providers and mental health providers.

Documented success in educating clients and families regarding treatment plans and community resources. I am currently in the third year of my master’s program through Walden University for a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a specialization in Trauma.

EXPERIENCE

JULY 2022-PRESENT 2025

SYSTEM OF CARE COORDINATOR, ADVOCACY ALLIANCE

Participates as a full member of the Systems of Care (SOC) management team in Lackawanna County. System of Care was developed to strengthen the partnership and collaboration with community stakeholders and families and to ensure that children and their families receive services and support that meet their needs and assist them in navigating the mental health system.

*Certified MHFA instructor.

*Independent Eligibility Team member who assists individuals and their families in determining their eligibility to receive services and support.

APRIL 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2021

PARENT EDUCATOR/FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING COORDINATOR, HANDS of WYoming COunty

The Family Skills Training Coordinator develops and implements the parenting training program contracted through Wyoming County Human Services. This position provides direct information, education, and support services to parents and families. The coordinator position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Family Skills Training curriculum and the program outline that is derived from the evidence-based program Nurturing Parenting. Developed and implemented this program.

APRIL 2015-AUGUST 2016

BLENDED CASE MANAGER, CHILDREN’S SERVICE CENTER

AUGUST 2005-FEBRUARY 2010

CPS INTAKE CASE MANAGER, LUZERNE COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Focus on child maltreatment-related assessments and investigations to include: assessing safety, planning for initial immediate safety, stability, and well-being of children; specializing in investigating sexual abuse cases; developing safety and crisis plans with clients; establishing a network of individuals to be involved with clients for safety and support; conducting assessments and making referrals for further evaluation of client needs; providing case management services and coordinating interventions, services, and treatments for identified client needs; collaborating with other professionals, providers, and authorities involved with clients to coordinate care and measure progress over time; performing required tools and documentation to meet mandates and outline efforts to meet client needs; and performing public relations, public outreach services, and training related to specific program areas

EDUCATION

JUNE 1992

DIPLOMA, tunkhannock area high school

Graduated with honors for academics

MAY 1997

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY, cedar crest college

Graduated with a degree in psychology.

AUGUST 2021-PRESENT

GRADUATE PROGRAM-LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, WALDEN UNIVERSITY

SKILLS

Trauma trained/informed.

Strong communicator

Team player/Independent worker

Computer proficient

Behavioral Therapy

Mood Disorder Knowledge

Patient-oriented care

Problem-solving skills

ACTIVITIES

Passionate about community and giving back. I am continuously looking for professional as well as personal development skills. Educated in most recent trauma-informed training at the county/state levels. Experienced in diversity and have the ability to connect with people. Strong leadership abilities and time management skills. Active in community roles such as local soup kitchen and food pantries, Wyoming County Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court, Wyoming & Lackawanna County Human Services, CEO, local Rotary chapter, United Way, and Wyoming & Lackawanna school districts, SOC monthly meetings, Lackawanna Susquehanna BHIDEI Program, CICW Children’s Conference.

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