Behavioral Health Mental

Eddie L. Atkins

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BOARD LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

DC Certified Addiction Counselor I and II

National Certified Addiction Counselor I and II

GAIN Administrator and Trainer

A-CRA Clinician Certification

MET/CBT Trainer

WITS-DATA Administrator

Certified in CLFR

Certified TIP Model Institute Certification & Accreditation Board, Stars Behavioral Health Group Certified Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model for TAY M-TREM Certified Prevention Specialist

Certified by American Heart Association for the BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR

(cardio pulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automatic external defibrillator) Program. Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor for Youth and Adults. USA Mental Health First Aid. Certified Co-occurring Disorder Competent.

Suicide Prevention

Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach Therapist Trainer Person Centered Treatment Planning

Completion of Structured Interview for Prodromal Symptoms (SIPs) EDUCATION

Salisbury State College, BA Psychology, completed June 1991 Catholic Community Services: Professional Counseling Education Program (January 07’ to July 08) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): from April 24’ to Present 24’ COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (CRT)

• Job Summary:

The incumbent serves as a Community Behavioral Health Specialist for Clinical Services Administration/Department of Behavioral Health. Responsible for engaging individuals in the community who have been referred to the Community Response Team (CRT) program because of vulnerabilities such as homelessness, substance use, and mental illness in the community to promote service engagement. Participates in crisis intervention and assists in the stabilization of individuals in the community who are in crisis. Assists caregivers in navigating systems to connect with referral sources and constructively engages with entities serving the client. Assists identified individuals with accessing behavioral health services, when required, transport and/or facilitate appointments with behavioral health services providers. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of consumer’s recovery plan. Attends administrative, in-service and other meetings for the purpose of obtaining information concerning changes and developments in mental health practices. Educates and engages community members and stakeholders in behavioral health resources. SOME So Others Might Eat: from December 23’ to April 24’ PROGRAM MANAGER

• Oversee all support and case management services.

• Interview and assess residents for support services.

• Provide interventions, as needed.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of a resource and referral database.

• Educate and train program staff on support service issues.

• Ensure Wellness plans are completed for all residents and review monthly.

• Maintain program logs and statistic.

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, evaluate, hire and train new employees.

• Contribute to budget development and ensure budget complies with SOME's financial reporting requirements.

• Contribute to strategy development and strive to improve departments performance and functions; assist in the development of standards and goals as appropriate.

• Schedule staff work hours as needed and monitor for time and attendance; approve timecards and requests for leave.

• Provide coaching and training for all staff, assist staff with work processes, and policies and encourage opportunities for professional development.

DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): from February 22’ to November 23’ TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (TAY) PROJECT COORDINATOR

• TAY offers an array of services for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) or individuals from the ages of 16 – 25 years of age. I am responsible for coordinating the day-by-day operations of the program as a coordinated continuum of care that uses a trauma informed care approach and provides programs that are youth-guided, and family driven.

• Coordinates teams to provide services that begin with prevention and early intervention programs, continues with outpatient services, and culminates with comprehensive and intensive mental health services. Prevention and early intervention include community drop-in centers which promote wellness and provide space and opportunity for the TAY population to engage and share resources with one another. Other programs strive to deliver educational outreach to decrease stigma and increase awareness around the early signs of mental health issues. Additionally, there are services to attract LGBTQ and other vulnerable underserved youth to provide them support wherever needed, as well as reconnection to their families. Outpatient programs continue to give support to vulnerable, underserved youth, LGBTQ youth, and youth on the verge of homelessness who may be also encountering mental health issues. Lastly, we have comprehensive and intensive mental health programs that provides a team approach to meeting the individual/ family’s needs.

• Review of referral and coordinate appropriate level of care for the individual based on their needs. Link and guide youth and their families to get services in programs that are driven and especially designed for children and TAY experiencing physical, social, behavioral and emotional distress and in need of mental health services in our community.

• TAY Interdisciplinary Services Team provides support in maintaining wellness and community connectedness.

• Monitor the staff ensuring that they practice within the grant requirements and department rules and regulations. I may suggest implementation of best practices or identify areas of training and improvement. Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW): from June 21’ to Present December 21’ MANAGER OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OUTPATION PROGRAM/INTERUM DIRECTOR OF OUTPATION PROGRAM

• Provides operational supervision, coaching, mentoring, and offering general guidance regarding program rules, protocols, and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for MH and SA Adult OP treatment, ASAM criteria and DSM IV diagnostic criteria.

• Coaching and training to staff to ensure high quality assessments and appropriate services are provided.

• Crisis prevention, intervention, and management.

• Provides individual and group session.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of Clinical Supervision

• Supervise staff and participate in regular scheduled supervision meetings which may be in an individual or group setting.

• Familiar with recovery approaches and counseling techniques specific to persons with co-occurring problems.

• Familiar with medical records audits and ensure that records comply with Federal, State, and agency requirements.

• Assists in the development and implementation of special projects, e.g., specialized groups, etc., at the request of the Division Head of Crisis, Acute, and Recovery Services.

• Familiar with program budgets, revenue, 3rd party billing, and expenditures.

• Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication and effective listening skills.

• Establish effective working relationship with colleagues, consumers, and families.

• Demonstrate adherence to strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

• Provide support to staff to assist them with implementing clinical decisions.

• Develop and promote effective unit services and cross collaborative services with other NCSB programs.

• Works with minimal supervision.

Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS): from March 18’ to June 21’ Washington, DC SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATOR

• Assists in formulating policies and procedures that are beneficial to the agency. Develops and recommends comprehensive policy objectives and long-range program plans for establishing and refining goals.

• Coordinate, link, monitor and track a variety of substance abuse program activities which include but not limited to reviewing and processing substance abuse treatment referrals, serving as a liaison with DYRS, private provider staff, District government agencies and community based provides and organizations.

• Work in Partnership with APRA to determine the most clinically appropriate treatment support and options available to families, including youth, involved in DC juvenile justice system.

• Coordinate all substance abuse related programs currently in place and projected to be offered to youth in both male and female treatment facilities and community base programs.

• Coordinate organization wide efforts to ensure that performance management an quality improvement programs are developed and managed using a data driven focus that sets priorities for improvement aligned to ongoing strategic imperatives.

• Serves a team lead on special projects related to substance abuse.

• Provide consultation for DYRS and private provider staff and training support on substance abuse issues as needed.

• Collaborate with social workers, nurse practitioners and other juvenile justice staff on cases involving children, youth and adults who are using substances. Collaborate with counterparts at APRA, Department of Health and comparable representative from another District and.

• Attend court hearings to report status of cases.

• Coordinate all substance abuse related programs currently in place and projected to be offered to youth in both male and female treatment facilities and community base programs.

• Provide substance abuse treatment, group or individual, for both male and female committed youth in designated facilities.

Riverside Outpatient: from July 08’ to March 18’ Washington, DC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• Provide leadership to Riverside around Substance Abuse practices.

• Run the day-by-day operations of the Program.

• Provide staff supervision and training.

• Provide individual and group counseling utilizing CBT and MET.

• Complete intake process using GAIN assessment.

• Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.

• WITS Database Administrator and program representatives to meet clinical expectations.

• Coordinate and address QI issues involving Substance Abuse Counseling.

• Attend all administrative, in-service education, and other meetings as required.

• Coordinate and monitor in house audit to meet DBH criteria.

• Design policies and procedures with the Clinical Director.

• Partner with other Agencies and Providers in the DC community to establish and coordinate services. Capitol Hill Group Ministry: from February 08’ to July 08’ Washington, DC CASE MANAGER

• Manage a caseload of 20 families assisting them to maintain independence in the community.

• Asserted a variety of traditional and non-traditional mental health and substance abuse matters.

• Provide support services in a community-based setting.

• Maintain reports on program activities, assessments, services and client records. Anchor Mental Health Assoc. Catholic Charities: from January 05’ to February 08’ Washington, DC COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

• Implement consumer’s IRP by providing interventions specified in IRP. Interventions would be carried out by: Providing assistance and support for the consumer in stressor situations Providing mental health education, support and consultation to consumers, families and any other support system the consumer has in the community which is directed exclusively to the well-being and benefit of the consumer. Providing individual mental health service and support intervention for the development of interpersonal and community coping skills, including adapting to home, school and work environments Assisting the consumer in symptom self-monitoring and self-management for the identification and minimization of the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms personal development of school or work performance Assisting the consumer in increasing social support skills and networks that ameliorate life stresses resulting from the consumer’s mental illness or emotional disturbance and are necessary to enable and maintain the consumer’s independent living.

Assisting the consumer to develop and implement strategies and supportive mental health interventions for avoiding hospitalizations.

Assisting the consumer to develop and implement mental health relapse prevention strategies and plans. Providing crisis intervention as necessary

Conducting regular home visits to assess consumer’s strengths and needs and level of care. Providing a minimum of the following types of direct service to each client per month

• Educate and assist consumers with learning or re learning ADL skills necessary to improve the quality of life, including acquisition of consumer health care benefits.

FIHANKRA Wellness Center: from May 04’ to May 05’ Washington, DC TEAM LEADER

Duties included supervising approximately (7) employees assisting them with caseload oversight. Worked closely with employees in helping them to develop progress notes, goal setting skills for residents, timeliness in providing services to residents and communication skills with residents and their family. Participated in crisis intervention and behavior management in order to make recommendations to achieve treatment goals. Assisted local agencies and stakeholders in developing a system of treatment goals. Served as liaison between the agency and community-based programs. Responsible for the following:

· Assisting youth and children with serious emotional disorders who are recipients of the Department of Mental Health with services that required system planning and implementation of community-based network that reduced the need for out-of-home placements.

· Utilized conflict resolution and behavioral management techniques to re-direct youth and children on how to effectively deal with problems.

· Ensured that clinical and developmental services for youth going through Family Team meetings are delivered in a culturally competent manner.

· Briefed the agency’s Director and staff on internal and external Training. Results:

1. Developed a system of care for youth and children with serious emotional disturbances. 2. Able to assess the needs of urban, low-income families, and the socio-economic stressors that impact on the day-to-day lives of children and their families.

Northwestern Human Services ACT Team: from September 00’ to May 05’ Washington, DC TEAM LEADER

Served as Case Manager and Housing Liaison. Provided interpersonal and group counseling services for a case load of 18 to 25 consumers. Responsible member of an interdisciplinary team providing primary clinical care for complex cases. Serviced a broad range of caseloads by providing supportive employment services for people with disabilities. Responsible for the following:

· Provided case management services through routine home visits, community service visits, and individual and group therapy sessions in accordance to the client’s treatment plans.

· Prepared social summaries, monthly narrative reports and maintained record keeping documentation.

· Reviewed written summary reports to ensure compliance to treatment goals.

· Coordinated daily transportation service for consumers attending various medical and mental health appointments.

· Served as liaison between consumers and facilitated staff. Results:

1. Collaborated with outreach programs to secure resources and advocacy intervention for consumers. 2. Prepared case histories, clinical notes and monthly treatment plans. PSI Services Inc.: from January 99’ to September 00’ Washington, DC ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Managed and supervised a staff of five. Managed a caseload of 27 consumers. Maintained progress notes and created monthly reports. Supervised the general well-being of consumers and the daily maintenance of housing facility. Trained faculty and staff on house rules, record keeping, and scheduling medical and mental health appointments, reviews and human rights reviews.

Responsible for the following:

· Implementing to consumers daily living skills into their normal routine.

· Monitored consumer Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.

· Maintained Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP).

Results:

1. Successfully tracked and maintain effective treatment mechanisms for consumers. 2. Provided reports monthly to case managers regarding consumer’s treatment plans. SPECIAL TRAININGS

1. Group/Interpersonal Counseling

2. Mentor Training

3. CPR and First Aid Certified

4. Supportive Employment

5. Office-Agent Training

6. ACT Team Leader Training

7. Social Security Benefits for People with Mental Disabilities 8. Department of Mental Health Housing Training

9. GAIN

10. CBT / MET

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