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Behavioral Health Mental

Location:
Dearborn, MI
Posted:
September 23, 2025

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LYDIA

GREEN

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

313-***-****

Detroit, MI 48228

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Dedicated Mental Health & Crisis Intervention Specialist with 12+ years of experience delivering trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally competent behavioral health services. Expertise in crisis de-escalation, suicide risk assessment, telehealth support, co-occurring disorders, and community resource coordination. Proven success in telephonic triage, case management, and behavioral intervention across diverse populations in both clinical and correctional settings. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

CORE COMPETENCIES

Crisis Line Support (Call/Text

/Chat)

Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety

Planning

Behavioral Health Screening

(ASAM, DSM-5, GAF)

• Motivational Interviewing & CBT

• Trauma-Informed Counseling

De-escalation & Emergency

Triage

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Assessment

Referral Coordination & Resource

Navigation

• HIPAA, ICD-10, CPT Compliance

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Chicago School of Professional

Psychology

Chicago, IL

Master of Arts: Forensic Psychology

(Licensure Track)

In Progress

Chicago School of Professional

Psychology

Chicago, IL

Master of Arts: Forensic Psychology

EDUCATION

Judson Center - Intern - Child & Family Therapist

Royal Oak, MI • 03/2022 - Current

Personal Accounting Services Inc. - Direct Care Worker Whitmore Lake, MI • 10/2008 - Current

Postpartum Support International - Hotline Counselor Remote • 03/2023 - 02/2024

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network - Substance Use Disorder Specialist

Detroit, MI • 01/2021 - 05/2021

CLINICAL & CRISIS RESPONSE EXPERIENCE

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy for youth and families.

Administer trauma screening tools and implement therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Delivered ADL assistance, behavioral support, and IPOS-driven care to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Maintained comprehensive progress notes, incident reports, and medication administration logs.

Responded to inbound calls, texts, and chats via the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

Delivered crisis counseling, suicide risk screening, and trauma- informed emotional support.

Provided psychoeducation and warm referrals to behavioral health, maternal care, and substance recovery services.

Collaborated with clinical supervisors to uphold hotline protocols and ensure caller safety and satisfaction.

Conducted triage, screenings, and authorizations for individuals with SUD and co-occurring disorders.

Assessed for medical necessity using ASAM and DSM-5 criteria, ensuring least-restrictive care access.

University of Phoenix

Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science: Criminal

Justice Administration (Human

Services)

Wayne County Community College

Detroit, MI

Associate of Applied Science:

Criminal Justice (Correctional

Science)

CERTIFICATIONS

Applied Suicide Intervention

Skills Training (ASIST) - LifeWorks

(2024)

Adult & Youth Mental Health First

Aid - DWIHN (2023)

Certified Advanced Alcohol &

Drug Counselor - MCBAP (2023)

Perinatal Mental Health

Psychotherapy Certification - PSI

(2024)

Standard First Aid & Basic Life

Support (BLS, AED/CPR) - AHA

(2024)

Psychiatric Emergency Response

Training - NAMI (2021)

Perinatal Mood & Anxiety

Disorders Care Certification - PSI

(2023)

Wellplace Michigan - SUD Specialist / Crisis Screener Detroit, MI • 03/2015 - 01/2021

Partnered with MCPNs and care providers to coordinate integrated treatment plans.

Handled emergent/urgent mental health calls via 24/7 helpline, conducting risk assessments and triage.

Completed ASAM-based evaluations and ensured referral pathways to inpatient/outpatient services.

Supported crisis stabilization and coordinated with peer support, housing, and recovery resources.

Clinical Counseling Intern – New Oakland Child-Adolescent & Family Center Farmington Hills, MI 2012–2013

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern – SHAR House Macomb Warren, MI

2012

Residential Care Counselor Intern – Cook County Juvenile Center Chicago, IL 2009

CLINCAL TRAININGS & INTERNSHIPS

Conducted intake assessments, CBT-based therapy, and diagnostic evaluations for children and teens.

Facilitated individual and group interventions using evidence-based addiction treatment models.

Provided psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and conflict resolution strategies to detained youth.

The Identification, Classification, and Management of Mentally Ill Inmates in Corrections - National Institute of Corrections (NIC), 2009 RESEARCH & PUBLICATION

TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS

Microsoft Office Suite Electronic Health Records (EHR) Crisis Call Center Software

• ASAM Criteria DSM-5 InterQual ICD-10 & CPT Coding



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