Mental Health Program Leader and Case Manager

Darius Brown

Atlanta, GA *******@*****.*** +1-470-***-****

Professional Summary

Mental health professional with 9+ years of experience in case management, program oversight, and behavioral health services. Skilled in program development, business operations, and collaborative team leadership. Adept at crisis intervention, service planning, and building community partnerships to improve client outcomes.

Core Skills

• Mental Health Case Management & Counseling

• Program Development & Oversight

• Business & Operations Management

• Crisis Intervention & Trauma Response

• Collaborative Leadership & Team Building

• Client Services & Community Engagement

Professional Experience

Lakeview Behavioral Health – Peachtree Corners, GA Case Manager May 2025 – Present

• Develop individualized care plans, coordinate services, and monitor outcomes.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support client well-being.

• Provide crisis intervention and referral coordination. Skyland Trail – Chamblee, GA

Residential Counselor Nov 2024 – May 2025

• Support clinical and residential programs for adolescents.

• Document client progress and co-facilitate group and family therapy.

• Provide crisis support and ensure program safety standards. United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia – Chamblee, GA

Day Program Manager Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

• Oversaw daily program operations, staff training, and compliance.

• Designed group activities and individualized service plans.

• Strengthened family and community engagement.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – Kennesaw, GA Program Supervisor Oct 2023 – Sept 2024

• Supervised staff and managed adolescent behavioral health programs.

• Implemented evidence-based interventions and quality assurance practices.

• Led program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts. Monte Nido & Affiliates – Atlanta, GA

Recovery Coach Apr 2023 – Dec 2023

• Facilitated DBT/CBT groups to support recovery and coping skills.

• Provided structured meal support and coached clients in maintaining healthy eating behaviors.

• Documented client progress and collaborated with clinical staff for treatment planning.

• Monitored daily progress and reported outcomes to support individualized care. Walden Behavioral Care – Dunwoody, GA

Mental Health Counselor Aug 2020 – May 2023

• Facilitated therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation and coping strategies.

• Provided structured meal support and monitored eating behaviors to ensure treatment adherence.

• Documented clinical progress, behavioral observations, and treatment updates.

• Monitored and reported client progress to support individualized treatment planning. Additional Leadership Roles

• Director of Operations – Day & Night Cereal Bar Managed workforce, budget, and business operations (2023).

• Milieu Manager / Admissions Coordinator / Behavioral Health Specialist – Acadia Healthcare Oversaw staff, admissions, and client behavioral support (2018–2020).

• Assistant Store Manager – Ralph Lauren Led team of 30+ and drove operational performance

(2015–2017).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Kent State University, OH Certifications

• CPR, First Aid, BLS, CPI Certified

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