LYDIA
GREEN
*************@*****.***
Detroit, MI 48228
Bold Profile
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)
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Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety
Planning
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Behavioral Health Screening
(ASAM, DSM-5, GAF)
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• Motivational Interviewing & CBT
• Trauma-Informed Counseling
De-escalation & Emergency
Triage
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Assessment
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Referral Coordination & Resource
Navigation
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• 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.
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Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy for youth and families.
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Administer trauma screening tools and implement therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
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Delivered ADL assistance, behavioral support, and IPOS-driven care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Maintained comprehensive progress notes, incident reports, and medication administration logs.
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Responded to inbound calls, texts, and chats via the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.
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Delivered crisis counseling, suicide risk screening, and trauma- informed emotional support.
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Provided psychoeducation and warm referrals to behavioral health, maternal care, and substance recovery services.
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Collaborated with clinical supervisors to uphold hotline protocols and ensure caller safety and satisfaction.
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Conducted triage, screenings, and authorizations for individuals with SUD and co-occurring disorders.
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Assessed for medical necessity using ASAM and DSM-5 criteria, ensuring least-restrictive care access.
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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)
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Adult & Youth Mental Health First
Aid - DWIHN (2023)
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Certified Advanced Alcohol &
Drug Counselor - MCBAP (2023)
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Perinatal Mental Health
Psychotherapy Certification - PSI
(2024)
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Standard First Aid & Basic Life
Support (BLS, AED/CPR) - AHA
(2024)
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Psychiatric Emergency Response
Training - NAMI (2021)
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Perinatal Mood & Anxiety
Disorders Care Certification - PSI
(2023)
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Wellplace Michigan - SUD Specialist / Crisis Screener Detroit, MI • 03/2015 - 01/2021
Partnered with MCPNs and care providers to coordinate integrated treatment plans.
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Handled emergent/urgent mental health calls via 24/7 helpline, conducting risk assessments and triage.
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Completed ASAM-based evaluations and ensured referral pathways to inpatient/outpatient services.
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Supported crisis stabilization and coordinated with peer support, housing, and recovery resources.
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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.
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Facilitated individual and group interventions using evidence-based addiction treatment models.
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Provided psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and conflict resolution strategies to detained youth.
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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
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• ASAM Criteria DSM-5 InterQual ICD-10 & CPT Coding