Description :

1. Acted as contract Site Supervisor of mental health unit at male intake facility for Alabama Department of Corrections.
2. Responsible for ensuring that all mental health staff members fulfill daily assigned tasks according to ADOC policies and procedures and expectations outlined in MHM job descriptions for nurses, counselors, psychiatrist and clerks.
3. Performed mid-year and yearly evaluations of 7 mental health staff, rating performance according to MHM standards and principles of service as the mental health provider for incarcerated males.
4. Included meeting deadlines for assigned administrative projects; participating in, u and conducting scheduled ADOC and MHM meetings trainings and conferences concerning the overall management of Kilby's mental health department.
5. Conducted mental health evaluations as needed within hospital, criminal and court settings, as well as served as consultant/advisor to Department of Human Resources and other community agencies in determining adequate treatment methods to incorporate in planning efforts for family unification or maintenance of at risk and multiple needs adolescents.
6. Programmed Supervisor GROUP HOMES FOR CHILDREN, INC Managed a residential facility for abused, neglected, and at risk youth placed through the Department of Youth Services, Department of Human Resources, and the Juvenile Court.
7. Developed individualized service plans, identifying goals by recognizing strengths and needs referred by and collaborated with the by social workers, probation officers, and others associated with planning and care of the youth.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Master Of Education In Counseling

Description :

1. Supervised and assisted staff with counseling adolescent/adult patients in a psychological acute hospital setting while undergoing treatment for psychological behavior and mental disorders.
2. Ensured employees follow the organization's policies and procedures regarding client confidentiality etc.
3. Interviewed clients and/or families to obtain necessary information regarding medical, social and/or emotional background.
4. Conducted client observation rounds to evaluate performance of employees, review shift documentation, assist employee if needed and address concerns regarding client.
5. Notified appropriate nursing staff of client behavior and document behavior in progress BIRP notes.
6. Completed clear and concise Admission Note/Intake Information in the client's consumer's chart within the time frame specified by policy.
7. Utilized Master Treatment Planning Program to determine intervention treatment for client.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Master Of Business Administration

Description :

1. Served as one of two contact persons responsible for handling employee relation concerns and issues.
2. Handled and investigated employee matters such as, Grievances etc.
3. Responsible for maintaining files, personal records as well as pertinent confidential information.
4. Assisted with unemployment concerns and responses as needed.
5. Assisted with providing mangers with information regarding performance appraisals.
6. Conducted daily group sessions that are goal oriented to assist with client treatment plan.
7. Documented all client contacts and therapeutic activities thoroughly and effectively.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelors In Psychology

Description :

1. Interviewed inmates for potential transfer to mental health units.
2. Performed daily sick calls and initiated protocols according to policy.
3. Performed weekly lockdown medical and psychiatric rounds assessing 130-150 inmates serving Disciplinary Reprimands.
4. Monitored Suicide Watch and Psych Observation units, reported any issues or concerns to clinical superior.
5. Participated in and attended Inmate Management and Special Needs weekly meetings.
6. Served as a Behavioral Nurse Liaison during the course of incarceration regarding Mental Health complaints.
7. Responsible for maintaining monthly budget and supervising childcare workers to insure that needs and objectives are being assisted in preparation of the youth's independence and/or family reunification.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

GED

Description :

1. NY Coordinated and facilitated facility team meetings regularly.
2. Carried on-call phone to provide 24 hour support to clinicians, and other pertinent staff and a variety of agencies and organizations in order to ensure the delivery of adolescent mental health services.
3. Conducted adolescent mental health screenings, mental health intakes, and in-depth mental health assessments; Develop and implement service plans as indicated; Engage in a variety of therapeutic interventions that include individual therapy, psycho-educational treatment, group therapy, crisis intervention and family work as needed Provide clinical and administrative supervision to clinicians and facility scheduling Conduct orientation and in-service training for clinical staff.
4. Supervised the facility Administrative Assistant monthly and weekly reports Coordinate clinical services with the team psychiatrists daily.
5. Ensured compliance with all facility and MHM protocol, procedures and guidelines.
6. Coordinated the assignment and completion of court ordered reports; complete court order reports, and sign off on all orders.
7. Completed of month statistics and participate in continuous quality improvement projects Attend and participate in Adolescent Mental Health Supervisors meetings.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Masters Of Social Work

Description :

1. Worked in a residential treatment facility.
2. Worked in a therapeutic milieu.
3. Worked in recovery-oriented or trauma-informed environments.
4. Developed employee schedule.
5. Conducted employee performance evaluations.
6. Assisted with interventions with clients.
7. Assisted with confiscation of items.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelors In Psychology

Description :

1. Met with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
2. Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
3. Successfully managed a seven member team providing services to patients with substance use disorders .Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
4. Acted as client advocates in order to coordinate required services and to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
5. Planned, organized and led structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
6. Modified treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients' status.
7. Learned about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Monitored treatment plan implementation, conductg follow-up meetings, modify and develop further interventions as needed.
2. Provided mobile therapy and behavioral specialist consultant services.
3. Supervised the implementations of therapeutic staff support services and mobile therapy services delivered within the home, school, and community settings.
4. Conducted weekly group and individualized supervision for support staff.
5. Developed individualized treatment plans, which address specific strengths, needs, interventions and treatment goals.
6. Facilitated countywide training for mental health staff, addressing staff roles and responsibilities, school and family concerns, legal issues, and ethical guidelines.
7. Facilitated child and family team meetings for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral needs.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS In School Psychology

Description :

1. Supervised and managed onsite mental health professionals at various locations in five states.
2. Provided human resource and clinical services including hiring, training, evaluating, and terminating employees.
3. Provided tertiary clinical supervision to staff with psychological emergencies.
4. Provided customer liaison services and contracts and worked on new customer acquisition.
5. Provided classroom training of correctional officers on suicide prevention and mental health issues.
6. Experienced with NCCHC, Federal and ICE inmates, and civil commitments.
7. Provided structure and guidance to clients ages 12 -18 that were diagnosed with sub-acute behaviors.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

MSW

Description :

1. Provided support, guidance and distributed work in an orderly manner to Mental Health Technicians under my unit.
2. Provided with courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of the clients which included: collecting, reporting and documentation of data including: vital signs, height and weight.
3. Assisted nursing services in providing direct patient care and supervision of adult psychiatric patients; to insure safety and provide program implementation and milieu management including crisis intervention.
4. Patients served include adults ages 18 and above.
5. Assisted with admissions, discharges, transfers and transportation of patients.
6. Supervised Mental Health Techs (28 individuals) providing training on different interventions that can safely utilized with the clients in times of crisis.
7. Provided Individual and group therapy.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

High School Diploma