Clinical Counselor

James H. Moody Jr.

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Objective To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my education and years of experience in the mental health field to effect positive growth in children, adolescents, families, and the community.

Education 1/04-5/06 Webster University N Charleston, SC

Clinical Counseling

Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling

Skills attained:

• Psycho diagnostic Testing

• Individual & Group Counseling

• Multicultural Counseling

• Marriage & Family Counseling

• Family Systems Theory

• Psychopharmacology

• DSM IV Specific Training

• 3.72 GPA

Work Experience

7/2008-Present Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) N.Charleston,SC

Sr. Residential Manger

 Responsible for the oversight of and management of milieu services for 10-14 adolescent males in high management group home setting.

 Fulfilled staffing patterns.

 Taught and supervised training in documentation, provocation, educational, crisis stabilization, and professionalism.

 Intermediated all staff disputes; provide group and individual supervision for staff.

 Acted as liaison between front line staff and management.

 Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Implemented treatment plan goals as directed by treatment team.

6/2006-7/2008 Three Rivers Residential Treatment Midlands Campus, Columbia, SC

Residential Manger/Risk Manger/Admissions Coordinator

Performance Improvement/Utilization Review Specialist/Health Information

RM/Admissions Duties:

 Responsible for the oversight of and management of milieu services for 59 children in residential treatment facility.

 Coordinate and implement treatment plan objectives, assess appropriateness of placement, review and record all critical incidents.

 Fulfilled staffing patterns.

 Hired and trained all direct-care staff.

 Taught and supervised training in documentation, provocation, educational, crisis stabilization, and professionalism.

 Intermediated all staff disputes; provide group and individual supervision for staff.

 Acted as liaison between front line staff and management.

 Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Implemented treatment plan goals as directed by treatment team.

PI/UR Duties:

 Responsible for continuous case management and insurance authorization of inpatient residents in residential treatment setting for private insurance as well as other states for two facilities in South Carolina totaling 108 beds.

 Responsible for tracking and trending monthly data on seclusion and restraint techniques, and health information deficiencies for both facilities.

 Facilitated Critical Incident Reviews for both facilities

 Conducted Resident Rights Violation investigations

 Handled all health information requests and requirements for Midlands (Columbia, SC) facility

 Responsible For JCAHO (Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Organizations) and Risk Management Orientation training at Charleston facility

1/02–6/06 SC Department of Mental Health Charleston, SC

Clinical Counselor

 Provide behavioral interventions and caregiver services to children, adolescents, and their families in the local environment in an effort to prevent out-of home placement.

 Responsible for daily documentation of interactions with clients, their families, and other involved parties.

 Planned implemented and organized educational activities in school setting

3/01 – 1/02 6/96-6/00 Sleepy Hollow Youth Inc. Goose Creek, SC

Lead Clinical Staff Person

 Provided individual and group counseling for 6 adolescent males in high management group home setting in social skills, independent living skills, prevocational, educational, and interpersonal training.

 Assessed, developed, and implemented individualized treatment plans, behavior interventions, and expectations.

 Completed daily and weekly documentation, coordinated interdisciplinary meetings and staffing with all involved agencies.

 Supervised clinical documentation and interaction of front line staff.

 Provided training and teaching to counselors in the areas of documentation, behavioral intervention, and professionalism.

6/00 – 6/01 Pinelands Group Home Summerville, SC

Cottage Supervisor

 Fulfilled staffing patterns

 Hired and trained all direct-care staff.

 Taught and supervised training in documentation, provocation, educational, crisis stabilization, and professionalism.

 Intermediated all staff disputes; provide group and individual supervision for staff.

 Acted as liaison between front line staff and management.

 Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

 Implemented treatment plan goals as directed by treatment team.

6/99 – 6/00 Windwood farm Home For Children, Awendaw, SC

Lead Clinical Staff

 Supervised staff of 12-25 front line workers, training and teaching them in documentation, implementation of treatment plans, individualized care, and behavioral intervention.

 Provided Individual and group counseling for 8 male adolescents between the ages of 10 and 13.

 Responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing treatment plan goals and expectations.

 Coordinated treatment modalities with staff Doctor.

 Facilitated family group on monthly basis.

2/99 – 12/99, 6/93-4/94 New Hope Summerville, SC

Clinical Counselor

 Provided supervision and instruction for 26 co-ed adolescents in dual diagnosis residential treatment program.

 Identifying and implementing behavioral interventions, through group and individual counseling.

 Provided individual, social, prevocational, and educational skills training.

 Implemented treatment team expectations.

 Supervised front line staff and provided teaching, instruction and supervision individually and group wise on documentation, treatment plan implementation, multicultural dynamics, and professionalism.

01-199***-**** SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice N. Charleston, SC 29464

Juvenile Correctional Officer

 Intake and evaluation of Juveniles in transition from Juvenile Justice Facilities as well as runaway adolescents, seeking help returning home to families.

 Social skills and independent living skills training.

 Individual and group counseling, documentation, and supervision of interactions and activities

3/94-7/95 Charter Hospital, Charleston, SC 29449

Clinical Counselor

 Provided supervision and instruction for 16 adolescent males in dual diagnosis residential treatment program. Identifying and implementing behavioral interventions, through group and individual counseling

 Supervising front line staff in implementation of treatment plans, facilitation of individual and group counseling. Coordinated training and supervision on documentation, and treatment planning

. 06/95-6/98 Northampton Associates Mt. Pleasant, SC 29463

Behavior Specialist

 Provided 1:1 direct care behavioral intervention to adolescent males in the school and home setting.

 Set limits, defined boundaries and expectations, and intervened as necessary to prevent disruption in classroom and home environments.

 Worked with famines to implement strategies and programs to increase rules compliance and age acceptable behaviors.

Other Skills

 Proficient in Microsoft Word and Windows Products

 Understanding of multiple states, Private Insurance, and Military Insurance requirements for Residential Treatment Placement

 Medicaid LCS qualified since 1996.

 TCI, CARE, and CPI Instructor Certified

 16 years experience writing treatment plans and summary notes

 17 years experience in group and individual counseling

 CPR/First Aid Certified

 First hand knowledge and experience developing and implementing RTC and HMGH programs and initiatives.

References Available upon request.

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