Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Geraldine Brown
Austell, Georgia 30106
770-***-**** Home
Summary of Professional Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor – Louisiana/Georgia/Texas State Board Of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Certified Anger Resolution Therapist- C.A.R.T.
Certified Basic Sex Offender Training
Excellent Communication Skills
Objective
To obtain employment that will enhance, improve and build my skills and knowledge level with an organization that offers opportunity for career advancement.
Education
Southern University A&M, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1992 - 1994
Master of Education – Counselor Education Emphasis
On Mental Health Counseling
Southern University A&M 1985 - 1991
Bachelors of Science – Rehabilitation Counseling/Psychology
Professional Experience
Life Enhancement Services Baton Rouge/New Orleans, La.
2009-Present
Clinical Director
Manage day to day operations Mental Health Rehabilitation Program for both locations, supervised Mental Health Professionals, Office Manager, and Clerical staff. Also reviewed case records; evaluated performance on staff members, and made recommendations accordingly. Conducted intakes and clinical evaluations for all new consumer referrals. Provided training, motivation, goal setting and supervision to nurse practitioner, therapist, and counselors. Provided on-call support to both field and administrative staff. Reviewed progress notes, developed ISRP, Reassessments, and Initial Assessments.
Mental Health & Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County, Houston, Texas
1996-2008
Clinical Team Leader
Supervised clinicians that provided mental health services to consumers diagnosed with
mental illnesses. Also authorized implementation of treatment planning, crisis interventions and case management. Participated in collaboration of treatment team
consisting of psychiatrist, nurses, rehab. clinicians and care coordinators. Managed staff
schedules, trainings, and participated in hiring/terminating of staff. Conducted performance
evaluations as needed.
Assistant Program Director
Oversee day to day operations of outpatient mental health services for youths. Supervised Licensed Professional Counselors who provided home/community based services to youth diagnosed with mental illness. These youths also were on probation and/or probation. Services included individual counseling, family counseling, anger management, coping skills and relapse prevention.
Court Resource Coordinator - LPC
Provides mental health services (assessments interviews, screenings, court dispositions, brief service plan implementations, referral linkage, services coordination and rehabilitation services) to felony and misdemeanor offenders with mental impairments. CRC also carries and is responsible for the assigned court cases in the felony and misdemeanor courts. Present preliminary impressions and/or recommendations to the judge, defense attorney, district attorney, CLO, or court coordinator.
Lead Counselor - Supervisor
Supervise Counselors who provided direct care services for consumer with mental illness and/or mental retardation.
Service planning and implementation of therapeutic interventions, psychological screenings or assessments, crisis intervention counseling, group counseling, and taught consumers coping techniques.
Counselor/Rehab. Therapist
I was responsible for clinical assessments, development of treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team and provision of services based on Resiliency and Disease Management Service package requirements/and or consumer need and performance contract requirements. Coordinates, links and monitors appropriate services and consumer progress with meeting treatment goals. Delivers interventions such as skills training, psychosocial rehabilitative services and medication training/monitoring and supports. May be necessary to travel to or transport consumers to homes or other field locations when providing services.
2002 – 2003 Christian Faith Services, Houston, Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Contract
Counseled at risk children diagnosed with mental illness, behavior problems.
1999 - 2000 Institute of Biblical Studies, Houston, Texas
Instructor
Taught classes in Introduction to Psychology and Counseling Theories.
References
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