Mental Health Sales
Resume:
Starkville, Ms ***** 601-***-**** (cell)
*********@*****.***
Tynisha Terry
Education
Masters of Science in Education, Special Education
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, August 2004.
Bachelor of Science, Education Psychology with emphasis in Special
Education.
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS December 2001.
Experience
Director of Therapeutic Foster Care Services.
Methodist Children’s Homes. Clinton, MS
Jan 2011-Present
• Actively recruits new foster families through community relations and marketing strategies.
• Responsible for training and orienting new foster families.
• Responsible for providing required in-service training for
foster families.
• Responsible for coordinating foster care referrals.
• Responsible for ensuring the foster care program meets minimum standards for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Mental Health.
• Responsible for providing support and resources for foster families and foster children.
• Responsible for making home visits as required by the Department of Mental Health.
• Conducted home study and all other requirements necessary to license foster families
• Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with social workers, therapists, psychiatrist, psychologists, teachers, and any other disciplines involved in the care and well-being of foster children.
• Participates in training/in-service opportunities provided by the Agency.
• Supervises Foster Care Specialist/Case Manager.
• Serves in the capacity of on-call administrator on a rotation basis with other administrative staff.
• Maintains work time logs.
• Attends meetings as directed by the Executive Director.
• Performs related duties as requested by the Executive Director or President/CEO.
Director of Admissions
Methodist Children’s Homes. Clinton, MS
June 2007-December 2011
• Received, processed, and screened all placement referrals
• Conducted intake assessment for potential placements
• Coordinated admissions and discharges
• Coordinated the transition of residents from the group home setting
• Kept accurate log of all admission and discharges
• Developed treatment plans and transitional care plans
• Served as a liaison between Methodist Children’s Homes and Department of Mental Health and The Department of Human Services
• Maintained all youth files in accordance with all licensing standards
• Responsible for insuring that all group homes are meeting standards set forth by The Department of Mental Health and The Department of Human Services
• Participated in weekly and monthly planning meetings with treatment team
• Supervised and participated in the delivery of trainings for group home staff.
• Assisted in the supervision of the development and implementation of group home programs
• Assisted with coordinating Foster Care placements
Behavioral Specialist.
Region 8 Mental Health. Brandon, MS.
Jan 2002-June 2007
• Perform intake evaluations for children and adults
• Responsible for the development and implementation of treatment plans
• Provide five hours of intense behavior intervention for nine children ages three to five years olds
• Responsible for individual and group behavior goals
• Provide therapy to clients in line with established treatment plans
• Provide immediate emergency crisis intervention services when necessary
• Responsible for developing and leading small social skill groups
• Assist in developing new Day treatment programs for preschool children
• Participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings with treatment team
• Train new Behavior Specialist
• Provide counseling, skill training, and support services to clients and their parents
Sales Floor Associate.
Wal-Mart. Starkville, MS.
August 1999-December 2001
• Assisted customers in finding merchandise
• Maintained modular and feature presentations
• Assisted in ordering merchandise
• Trained new associates on sales floor
• Participated in training programs
• Developed effective in-store displays
• Oversaw all calls to associates and management
Assistant Teacher.
Alexander Middle School. Starkville, MS.
Spring 2000
• Observed seventh-and eighth-grade specific learning disability class
• Assisted classroom teacher with student evaluations
• Participated in parent-teacher conference
• Observed interaction between teacher and student
• Assisted with classroom management
• Initiated hands-on cooperative learning styles
• Assisted with preparing Individualized Educational Plans
Mentor
“Project Goals”, Henderson Elementary. Starkville, MS.
Fall 1998-Spring 2000
• Provided one-on-one tutoring
• Assisted students with in-class assignments
• Assisted students in taking ownerships by setting short-and long-term goals
• Developed incentive plans
• Assisted with tests and evaluations
Assistant Teacher
Northeast Mississippi Community College Day Care. Booneville, MS.
Fall 1996-Spring 1998
• Supervised 15 three-and-four year olds
• Developed and taught two one-hour activity periods each day
• Monitored breakfast, lunch, and snack periods
• Ordered and maintained equipment and supplies
• Monitored play time
Related Coursework
Survey of Exceptional Children
Advanced Educational Psychology
Administration and Organization Procedures for Special Education
Advanced Methods in Behavior Management
Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities
Educational Assessments
Education and Psychology of the Mentally Retarded
Education and Psychology of the Learning Disabled
Education and Psychology of Children with Behavioral Disorders
Licensure: Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist
References Available upon request.
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