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Saybrook UniversityCore Faculty
Jun. 2021
Transformative Mind CounselingBusiness Owner
Jan. 2018Greater Detroit AreaA mental health counseling agency for individuals experiencing anxiety and trauma. The agency provides a safe space for all individuals so that ultimate change can happen. www.transformativemindcounseling.com
Advanced Counseling ServicesIndependent Contractor
Jun. 2016 - Sep. 2018Southfield, Michigan- Provides individual, group, family, substance abuse,specialty group therapy to clients and their families.
- Prepares a comprehensive treatment plan, provides basic care management services
- Completes clinical assessment with all new admissions, documents treatment, obtains any necessary authorizations for billing.
- Provides crisis interventions to clients as needed.
Acadia HealthcareAdmissions Manager
Oct. 2015 - Jul. 2016Detroit, Michigan
Acadia HealthcareClinical Therapist
Feb. 2015 - Jul. 2016Greater Detroit Area
Meridian Health PlanBehavioral Health Care Coordinator
Sep. 2014 - Feb. 2015Greater Detroit Area•Manages and arrange for behavioral health services for our most at risk and vulnerable members with mental health impairments (including but not limited to chemical/SA issues
•Conducts complete, timely and accurate Behavioral Health Assessments (telephonically)
•Identifies needed mental health referrals, and pre-referral guidelines, while providing appropriate and timely clinical information to the member’s PCP and specialists.
•Assist members in solving access to care issues, such as coordinating transportation, interpreters, cultural resources and community resources.
Community Health NetworkCrisis Mental Health Therapist
Feb. 2011 - Apr. 2014Indianapolis, Indiana Area• Performed emergency crisis assessments on diverse population in hospital setting servicing 8 county hospitals. • Triaged for risk and completed crisis intervention assessments. • Collaborated with a multifaceted team including psychiatrist, nursing and crisis staff for safety planning and addressing client’s disposition. • Provided patient referrals to outpatient mental health facilities, addiction services and community organizations. • Prepared for and participating in Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) audits.
Community Health NetworkCommunity Based Therapist
Sep. 2010 - Jun. 2014Indianapolis, Indiana Area• Diverse caseload of seriously emotionally disturbed clients and family members in the Indianapolis Public School system. • Provided psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care. • Monitored cases and facilitated individual, group and family therapy sessions. • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide a menu of mental health services.
• Leadership skills led to an appointment as the Safety Coach.
Accomplishments • Appointed Team Lead
• Led staffing meetings with psychiatrist and assisted in crisis phone calls for team members in supervisor’s absence • Field Instructor for 2nd year MSW students at Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis
• Selected to be in the Emerging Leaders Program
Ingham Regional Medical CenterMedical Social Work Intern
Sep. 2009 - Apr. 2010• Administered psychosocial assessments to adult patients • Worked with psychiatric and cardiac patients
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to resolve identified issues. • Short term counseling with patients in individual sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
• Advocated for patients to resolve crisis
• Planned discharges from hospital to home or other care facilities • Developed treatment plan for patients and reevaluated progress toward goals
• Identified, educated and referred members to appropriate community resources
Adolescent Diversion ProjectRecruitment Director
Aug. 2008 - Jun. 2010Michigan State University• Facilitated orientation of prospective undergraduate students at MSU. • Conducted interview with prospective student and recruited for social science program.
Michigan State UniversitySocial Work Clinician - Chance At Childhood
Aug. 2008 - May. 2009East Lansing, MI• Supervised parenting time for Ingham County court
• Conducted custody investigations in Ionia County
• Addressed legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline
• Assisted with hearings and provided testimonies to inform custody arrangements
• Officiated guardianship reviews for children birth to 6 years of age
Michigan State UniversityInstructor - Adolescent Development Project
May. 2008 - Jun. 2010East Lansing, MI• Prepared and presented lectures to 20 undergraduate students each semester on topics such as strength based assessments, cultural competency, advocacy, and affective learning skills. • Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers. • Strategically matched students to juvenile offenders based on interest and skill level. • Monitored, evaluated, and recorded students’ progress with juvenile cases weekly. • Supervised intake of Juvenile Court cases of Ingham County Juvenile Court. • Approximately 75 first time offenders were referred to this program each semester.
Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham CountiesIntensive Family Worker
Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2008Lansing, Michigan Area• Provided in home direct service with emotionally impaired children ages 5 to 17
• Worked with families with children in high intensive situations
• Advocated for children in the clinical mental health setting
Michigan State UniversityTeaching Assistant - Adolescent Development Project
Aug. 2006 - Apr. 2008East Lansing, MI• Headed staff meetings with project staff
• Promoted to instructor
• Administered intake interviews with juvenile offenders in Ingham County Court
• Advised undergraduate students how to complete client needs and community assessments
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