Experience in Therapeutic and Social Services
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I enjoy working in the field of mental health. I have years of experience working with people with mental health concerns. I have years of experience working with family involved with Dept of Human Services.
Certified Mental Health Therapist, Youth Villages - Tupelo, MS (July 2022 to Present)
As a CMHT in the MYPAC program, I am responsible for providing in-home therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, and specific therapies to address trauma and substance abuse.
Intern.
Center, Etta, MS (1/2022) Worked a semester along side addiction therapist in providing clients with education regarding their addiction, relapse, and recovery processes, and help them learn about healthy coping and communication skills, as well as how to build and establish a supportive recovery network.
Child/Family Protection Specialist Investigator, Mississippi Department of Child Protective
Services (September 1, 2018-June 2022) Professional level social work encompassing services designed to strengthen, rehabilitate and preserve families and provide protection and care for children and/or vulnerable adults in need of supplementary or substitute care, or provide full-time intake services. Incumbents evaluate the social needs of adults and children, develop a plan directed toward the solution of individual and family problems, and provide protective and placement services for homeless, dependent, or neglected children. Work includes developing and utilizing all agency and community resources which will carry out the above objectives.
Director of Environmental Services, Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation, Tupelo, MS (April
2016- July 2018) Responsible for the effective direction, management, and operation of all functions of the Environmental Services to maintain a clean and safe medical center environment. Ensures the proper guidelines and protocols governing the use of chemicals and provides a key role in negotiation of cleaning supply and equipment contracts, and linen contract.
Active Treatment Technician. North MS Regional Center, Oxford, MS (September 2006-March
supervision, and training while monitoring a person's active treatment plan, with dignity and respect.
At this job, I have demonstrated the ability to work with all types of individuals. This includes patience and understanding to communicate more effectively with people with intellectual disabilities. Communicating and working with staff and guardians of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities helped me learn good people skills.
I am motivated and determined to make sure that all the individuals under my care receive the best care possible while treating the staff that I supervise with respect and dignity. My job also requires me to train new staff rules and guidelines of Resident Living to follow to make sure our client received the care and training need for them to be as independent as possible. This has helped to develop my oral communication skills and leadership experience.
This job also required me to have great computer skills.
My duties also included assisting with carrying out prescribed programming for individuals,
participating in social and recreational activities for the individuals, writing non technical reports on behavior individual and activity, teaching vocational training skills in specific trades,
including demonstrating proper techniques in the use of materials, tools, and equipment of the trade, including safety practices and devices.
Intern.
Center, Psychology, Oxford, MS (1/2003-5/2003) Worked a semester along side Behavioral Health Specialists and Behavioral Health Specialist Tech in
Psychology. Semester consisted of attending seminars, webinars, and with individuals with diagnosed with developmental disabilities. As an intern, I worked with individuals who were dealing with mild to severe behavioral problems. I also had to help conduct assessments of the individual’s behaviors, charted notes, and maintained confidentiality and adhere to all HIPA policies.
Colorado Christian University, 2010-2014
Lakewood, CO
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Grand Canyon University, 2020-2022
Phoenix, AZ
Master of Science in Counseling
experience with Microsoft Word, Internet, Excel, Word Perfect
