Mental Health Business Operations

AR

AVA

RELERFORD

Professional Summary

Experienced mental health professional with over

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expertise in providing therapeutic support, crisis intervention, and family-centered treatment. Adept at developing and executing individualized

treatment plans and collaborating with

multidisciplinary teams to drive positive client

outcomes. Currently pursuing licensure and

advanced education to further enhance skills and

contribute to the field of mental health.

Experience

Supervised Therapist/ IFI Team

A.C.E. Community Support Services/Marietta, GA

2017 - CURRENT

• Deliver intensive therapeutic services to

families in crisis, focusing on short-term,

high-impact interventions.

• Create and implement personalized

treatment plans that address individual and

family needs, utilizing evidence-based

practices.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to

ensure cohesive care, regularly reviewing

and adjusting treatment strategies based on

client progress.

Family Development Specialist/ IFI Team

Transitional Family Services / Marietta, GA

2015 - 2018

• Conducted client assessments and

developed treatment plans under the

guidance of licensed therapists.

• Facilitated family meetings and therapeutic

sessions, focusing on conflict resolution and

skill-building.

• Maintained detailed documentation of client

interactions, progress, and outcomes to

support treatment planning and reporting.

IFI Team Paraprofessional

Hopes of Honorable Youth / Dunwoody, GA

2014 - 2015

• Supported the delivery of intensive family

interventions, working directly with clients to

implement therapeutic strategies,, and adapt

interventions as needed.

• Engaged in direct service delivery, including

conducting home visits and facilitating family

therapy sessions.

• Provided crisis support and emergency

intervention, ensuring safety and stability for

families in distress.

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Pepperdine University

2024 - CURRENT

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

Argosy University

2008 - 2010

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Major: Psychology; Minor: Criminal Justice;

Concentration: Law Enforcement

Jackson State University

1998 - 2002

Skills

• Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Intensive Family Interventions

• Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution

• Therapeutic Modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, SFBT)

• Team Leadership and Staff Training

• Family Dynamics and Support

• Documentation and BIRP note review

Fairburn, Georgia *********.***@*****.*** 404-***-****

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