Mental Health Manager
Resume:
La Rhonda M. Brown-Bradley
Anaheim, Ca 92807
714-***-**** mobile
714-***-**** home
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Objective:
Seeking an opportunity to gain extensive experience as a: Intern Therapist, Counselor and/or Consultant, Manager, Supervisor, Coordinator and/or Program Assistant, or Holistic/Mental Health Consultant.
Professional Summary:
• Ten years of consulting, training and leadership experience.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, performance evaluation, facilitating diverse learning, and building productive relationships with clients and staff.
• Expert in influencing/leading the work of individuals and groups.
• Supervised task force teams by providing direction, establishing goals and project outcomes.
• Five years of chemical dependency counseling and Four years of Christian Counseling/Consulting experience plus 750 intern hours in the counseling field.
Professional Experience:
Family Services Supervisor: Community Development Institute Head Start
Feb 2011- Present
• Oversight & Development of Systems for Growth of Head Start Families
• Provide Family & Community Partnership Services, Consultations & Trainings
• Writes, reviews, revises Family Community Partnership Work Plans
• Monitors Compliance with the Head Start Work Plan, Child Care Licensing Guidelines
• Models & Exercise Supervisory Authority to Support Family Services Workers in the execution of work duties consistent with CDI Head Start Standards for Compliance
• Develops & Supports the Professional Development Plan for staff supervised
Independent Consultant/Counselor, Freedom from Bondage Ministries
January 2005-Present. (Ordained Pastor, CEO)
• Provides individual and/or family counseling
• Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Counseling
• Co-dependency Counseling, Grief & Loss/Emotional Counseling
• Ministry Helps-Spiritual Counseling/Consultation
Client Advisor/Counselor, People Coordinated Services: Castle Substance Abuse Program. April 2004-November 2004
• Provided supportive counseling and advisement for individuals suffering from mental and emotional disorders, as well as, chemical dependency and co-dependency
• Provided liaison and consultation with faculty, and administrators with regard to clients.
• Individual/Group Counseling
• Treatment Planning
• Case-Management
• Intake/Assessments
Chemical Dependency Counselor, Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol & Drug Abuse January 2004-April 2004.
• Conducted individual/group and family counseling sessions
• Intake/Assessment
• Developed lesson plans and treatment plans
• Educated youth in an Intensive Outpatient/Day Program
• Community advocate
• Relapse Prevention
Chemical Dependency Counselor/Mental Health Worker, Masada Homes
November 2000- October 2001.
• Individual/Group Counseling Sessions
• Facilitated Chemical Dependency Educational classes
• Developed treatment plans
• Educated youth on detoxification , cycle of addiction and the process of recovery
• Utilized various approaches such as Relapse Prevention, Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Behavioral Therapy
Eligibility Supervisor/Worker, Los Angeles County of Public Social Services
November 1989-May 2000.
• Provided counseling, supportive services, guidance, leadership, direction and supervision to Eligibility Workers
• Assisted with team development, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Increased community awareness and provided referrals
• Building relationships of trust and providing practical help
• Organization and planning responsibilities
• Career assessments, career counseling and transition consultations
Education
Doctor of Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing in Progress
Walden University
Degree: MS - Master of Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child therapy
University of Phoenix, Gardena, CA
Degree: BS- Bachelors of Science in Human Services
University of Phoenix, Gardena, CA
Degree: AS- Associate in Arts Degree in Interdisplinary Studies
Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles, CA
Certificate: Chemical Dependency Counseling
Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles, CA
Internships
BAART (Outpatient Methadone Clinic)
Shields for Families (Outpatient/Residential Treatment)
Downtown Mental Health (Outpatient/Day Treatment Clinic)
Mount Carmel (Inpatient Clinic)
MFT Intern Registration # IMF 70294
Salary History
Currently receiving: $50,600 Annually
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