Field Instructor - Walden University
Plans the day to day learning activities and assignments which comprise the practicum; provides mentoring, instruction, professional guidance, practice supervision and oversight of the student experience; and provides oversight of any non-social work professionals (preceptors) who are involved in the student's learning process. The field instructor is crucial to the success of the overall learning experience. If the field instructor is not "on-site," the site must designate an on-site preceptor who will be responsible for the day-to-day activities and learning experience of the student
PostDoc/ Psychologist - Harmony United Psychatric Care - Jacksonville, FL
(2025-01-06)
Provide Mental Health and/or Health Psychology services – including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention - for adolescents and/or adults in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting based on the needs of patients and/or families. Outpatient programs may include both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Develop an individualized treatment plan to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria.
- Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using methods consistent with evidence-based practice and a brief, focal model of care when appropriate.
- Utilize outcome tools to determine patient progress.
- Coordinate patient care with primary care, other specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication.
- Arrange for appropriate care within health system or through outside providers as prescribed in policies and procedures.
- Ensure that each patient's rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression.
- Participate in quality initiatives and utilization review activities as requested.
- Share expertise and clinical impressions with team members and trainees.
- Participate in clinical care conferences.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and trainings.
- Engage in Neuropsycho testing
Social Worker - Heartland Hospice - Jacksonville, FL
(2024-06-19)
- Provides counselling services to clients and their families
- Assists families in defining their personal goals for palliative or hospice care
- Hosts educational workshops about approaching hospice or palliative care.
- Educates clients and families about coping strategies to manage pain and other symptoms of illness
- Helps clients navigate their medical or veteran benefits
- Assesses challenges and risks for clients
- Liaises with patients and other medical professionals
- Helps families make healthcare choices that are best suited for the patient
- Contacts agencies and alternative programs on behalf of patients and their families
- Documents patient's wishes and needs accurately
Mental Health Assessor - Coercive Correctional Facility - Lake City, FL
(2024-06-19 - 2024-12)
- Evaluates and diagnoses mental disorders to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Offers individual and group therapy sessions to address psychological concerns and promote emotional well-being among inmates.
- Develops and implements treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each inmate.
- Provides immediate support and intervention during mental health crises to prevent self-harm or violence.
- Works closely with healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and administrators to ensure comprehensive care for inmates.
- Regularly monitors and documents the progress of inmates' mental health and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
- Conducts initial mental health screenings for all new inmates to identify any immediate mental health needs and ensure timely intervention.
- Coordinates with psychiatrists and medical staff to manage and monitor inmates' psychiatric medications.
Intake Assessor - Wekevia Springs Inpatient Hospital - Jacksonville, FL
(2024-01 - 2024-06-18)
Provided pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation and group and individual session interactions to assist in the client treatment process. Acted as a liaison to community agencies providing chemical dependency and abuse services. Collaborated with the medical staff to provide chemical dependency treatment services.
- Documented client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures
- Completed ASAM Criteria
- Documented for PHP or I.O.P. Step down Level of care
- Completed Intake Assessment, Treatment Plans
- Provided psychosocial group therapy
- Addiction/ Substance abuse therapy
- Conducted treatment Plan Assessments
- Provided discharge planning documentation review and compliance
- Provided group and individuals
- Provided Group-based psychosocial interventions based on cognitive behavioural therapy
- Completed psychosocial assessment/ diagnosis based on D.S.M.
- Reviewed client's compliance with treatment programs
- Performed home visits as required per Chapter 65E-15 F.A.C.
Group Facilitator / Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Therapist - Amethyst of Broward - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
(2019-08 - 2024-01-16)
Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client's treatment needs and requirements.
- Documents client charts.
- Conducts process groups, educational, chemical dependency, and other groups as assigned.
- Performs in a professional manner and role models a positive image of substance abuse.
- Reports abuse of clients' rights immediately.
- Participates in obtaining the client's informed consent for procedures, treatments, and research, as appropriate.
- Acts decisively and effectively in managing staff, clients, and other employees during emergencies.
- Performs other capacities as needed.
- Sensitive to cultural Issues of a patient based on their job position
- Reports and responds to issues of Trauma of a patient based on their job position.
- Reports and responds to dual diagnosis issues of patients based on their job position.
- Develops, plans and implements program goals, objectives
- Develops initial treatment Plans for patients
Detox/In-patient Acute Therapist - Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
(2019-08 - 2024-01-16)
- Establishes and maintains relationships with outside referral sources, such as in-patient substance abuse or detox facilities.
- Assists counsellors in obtaining resources needed for group and individual sessions
- Obtains toxicology and lab reports for counsellors and nurses.
- Provides pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation and group and individual session interactions to assist in the client treatment process.
- Acts as a liaison to community agencies providing chemical dependency and abuse services.
- Collaborates with the medical staff to provide chemical dependency treatment services.
- Documents client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures
- Completing ASAM Criteria
- Documents for PHP or I.O.P. Step down Level of care
- Completes Intake Assessment and treatment Plans
- Discharge Planning
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Primary Therapist - Broward House - Fort Lauderdale
(2016-08 - 2019-08)
Provided pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation and group and individual session interactions to
