Licensed Therapist - Four Rivers Behavioral Health ACSU - Mayfield, KY
(2019-09 - 2023-10)
- Assessed and evaluated consumers from surrounding areas in the agency, jails, and hospitals for competency and mental status
- Referred consumers to higher level of care if necessary
- Worked closely with local and state law enforcement to provide and secure mental health services for those in need
- Documented necessary insurance reports
- Spoke telephonically with insurance reviewers to insure payment for treatment
- Worked closely with consumers with unstable mental status to provide safe and appropriate options for care
Licensed Therapist - Four Rivers Behavioral Health - Mayfield, KY
(2016-03 - 2018-09)
- As Director of Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse: assessed and evaluated client eligibility for the program; taught classes dealing with drug and alcohol relapse prevention, critical thinking, self-image, codependency, twelve step program, external resources, effects of trauma on substance abuse, shame and guilt in the recovery process; met with clients weekly for individual counseling; advocated for clients in the court system and in social services; administered weekly drug scre
- As Outpatient Counselor: assessed and evaluated all populations in the community for outpatient therapy; managed cases for eligible clients; provided individual counseling; made referrals as necessary for crisis counseling and/or admission; evaluated clients as needed for hospitalization; referred clients for medication management, case management, in-agency programs; advocated for clients in the court system and in social services
- As Inpatient Counselor: assessed and evaluated client eligibility for program; managed insurance approval for program as needed; conducted group therapy sessions daily on topics such as relapse prevention, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, effects of trauma on substance abuse, shame and guilt in the recovery process; met with clients weekly for individual counseling; provided support to families during visitation
Clinical Associate - Four Rivers Behavioral Health ACSU - Mayfield, KY
(2013-03 - 2016-03)
- Answered calls from National Suicide Hotline and Kentucky Crisis Hotline
- Evaluated and assessed needs of callers
- Referred callers to services including crisis centers, on-call therapists, next-day emergency counseling appointments
- Monitored clients in crisis unit
- Administered medication to clients in crisis unit as prescribed
- Collaborated with law enforcement and legal representatives to enforce involuntary admissions
- Advocated for clients' well-being in high-stress environment
Clinical Associate - Four Rivers Behavioral Health Fuller Center Residential Program for Substance Abuse - Mayfield, KY
(2009-12 - 2013-03)
- Monitored 25-30 clients
- Transported clients to AA and NA meetings daily
- Administered medication
- Monitored withdrawal symptoms and medical needs
- Referred for medical care as needed
- Supported emotional needs of clients
- Maintained calm and stable environment
- Communicated with clients' counselors about their emotional and mental status as well as needs
Cashier, Customer Service Manager, Asset Protection Coordinator, Housewares Floor Associate, Electronics Floor Associate, Claims Associate, Backroom Stocker, Ph - Walmart - Paris, TN
(1999-11 - 2009-12)
