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Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
8
months at this job
BA
Exercise Physiology
Behavioral Health Professional
Behavioral Health Professional/Trail Walker
- Navigated groups of youth/adults through remote areas of the Arizona wilderness for a period of 8 days
- Taught survival/primitive skills
- Maintained a healthy and safe environment that promoted positive thinking and healthy behavior
- Kept boundaries established by the foundation with the intent to keep the participants safe
- Created an open and trusting atmosphere where participants could express their feelings freely and openly without the fear of being judged
- Aided family councilors in supporting their therapeutic activities given to their patients
Candidate Info
16
years in workforce
8
years at this job
BS
Health Care Administration & Health / Safety
Health Professional
Monitoring, managing and evaluating Chevron global workers with reported discomfort, returning after an illness or injury, or at risk. Educating clients on processes and changes to behavioral risk factors. Managing program in the absence of program manager.
- Key individual in the creation and implementation of the "Remote Ergonomic Process" throughout the Global Downstream business units.
- Assisted in the development of measurement and accountability software.
- Planned, tested, and implemented strategies for process improvement.
- Trained and mentored Ergonomic Specialists in the "Remote Process."
- Developed educational tools to motivate individuals in proper ergonomics.
- Successfully worked within departmental budgets of multiple countries.
- Created advertising campaigns for safety processes.
- Earned a reputation for customer satisfaction and follow-through.
Candidate Info
12
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BS
Kinesiology
Health Professional
Entrepreneur & Health Professional
- Started LLC company and formulated business model for company
- Managed & evaluated monetary assets and investments daily
- Constructed website, referral program, and marketing tools for public awareness
- Intrinsically motivated and manage many projects at a time
Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
7
months at this job
BA
Social Work
MA
Administration And Community Practice
Mental Health Professional
- Provided skills training to children and conducted parenting support for parents.
- Conducted Routine Case Management, connecting families to resources in the community and providing continuity of care between services.
- Input case notes using a medically approved software.
- Analyzed consumer information to create an individualized treatment to determine the consumer's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities and interests and developed a plan of services designed to achieve the consumer's identified goals.
- Managed many different projects at one time.
Candidate Info
19
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BA
Psychology
MA
Master of Arts
Mental Health Professional
Maintained accurate documentation of weekly progress and group notes for all inmates
- Performed intake assessments on all incoming inmates
- Provided individual counseling to inmates with specific goals of integration into the community and providing assessment of their mental health and substance abuse needs
- Coordinated rehabilitation treatment for inmates with DWI offenses with an option of 90 days incarceration and 90 days rehabilitation treatment
- Facilitated and responded to all inmate requests for mental health and substance abuse services with proper assessment of their needs
- Provided assessment of high risk inmates with suicidal ideations and determined their level of risk
- Collaborated with psychiatrist, medical doctors, nurses, corrections officers, and colleagues regarding their care
- Trained correction officers and penal aides on mental health and substance abuse needs of inmates
- Acted as a interpreter in helping correctional staff communicate with Spanish Speaking inmates
- Audited charts of inmates to determine compliance with Con Med Healthcare Management and Ocean County Department of Corrections guidelines
Candidate Info
32
years in workforce
3
years at this job
MS
Sociology / Counseling
Criminal Justice
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Interviewed clients with mental health problems.
- Counseled youth ages ranged 6- individually, in family and in other small groups regarding plans for meeting needs in Enhanced services.(Community Support &IIH)
- Referred clients ages 6-18 to community resources and other organizations.
- Reviewed and Implement service plans for youth ages 6-18 and family members.
Candidate Info
19
years in workforce
4
years at this job
AA
Liberal Arts
BA
Psychology And Sociology
MS
Education
Mental Health Professional (onra)
Provided for the health, safety, and welfare of children and adolescents through individual treatment.
- Assisted and supervised clients at bedtime and during morning hygiene, dressing, and meals.
- Supported clients in communication, self-care and social-emotional skill development.
- Observed and documented clients' behaviors through tracking.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
5
months at this job
BA
Sociology
Ccw-mental Health Professional
Developed and conducted therapy for program patients
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups, developing behavior management programs, crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Developed and provided appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients who are a danger to themselves or others.
- Monitored clients treatment progress and kept track of clients status through a case management system
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
8
months at this job
BS
Psychology
MA
Social Work
Qualified Mental Health Professional- QMHP
- As a bilingual Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) provided curriculum-based skills
- Created individualized recovery plans, identified and established goals, and taught clients skills in order to reach goals.
- Provided clients care coordination and linkage to services.
- Worked effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with clients' families and schoolteachers.
- Maintained notes of clients' goals, one-on-one sessions and progress.
- Trained in Suicide Prevention, CPR, and First Aid.
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BA
History
MA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Professional
Completed hundred and ninety hours of practicum and six hundred and twenty hours of internship
- Worked and counseled clients at their home, school, and at the agency
- Handled clients' records and input clients' information on a database
- Wrote reports on the client's progress
Candidate Info
16
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Psychology
Mental Health Professional-supervisor
- Supervised 50 unit apartment complexes for mentally ill.
- Documented consumer progress and billed to Medicaid.
- Provided therapeutic services and conducted group counseling
- Was on the Forensic ISP Team.
Candidate Info
7
months in workforce
7
months at this job
BBA
Computer Information Systems
Mental Health Professional
- Worked directly with children and adults and provided recreational, social, and interactive services to support the therapeutic process.
- Treated and evaluated the consumer's emotional, behavioral, and social problems at school, in the community, or at home.
- Assisted with the development of the PCP with identified outcomes and objectives and followed the guidelines of the crisis plan.
- Documented interventions that address the functional problems associated with the conditions of the identified goals.
Candidate Info
16
years in workforce
4
months at this job
BA
Speech Communication
MS
Administration
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Coordinated and oversaw the initial and ongoing assessment activities to include the Person Centered Plan.
- Monitored the implementation and ongoing revision of the Person Centered Plan.
- Updated and maintained medical charts to include monitoring and discontinuing goals and medical referrals.
- Provided referring and linking case management functions.
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
11
months at this job
BS
Psychology
MA
Master of Arts
MA
Master of Arts
Mental Health Professional/therapist
- Completed mental health assessments to determine client level of care
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy services to children ages 4-18
- Created master treatment plans, updating goals and objectives as needed and as required by Medicaid standards
Candidate Info
3
years in workforce
4
months at this job
BA
Sociology
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Child and Adult Community Support Services
- Developed and implemented therapeutic interventions to facilitate progress towards treatment goals
- Directly supervised direct care staff to ensure effective direct care to gauge consumer progress
- Maintained accurate records to ensure compliance with agency and state guidelines
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Psychology
Mental Health Professional
Provided individual and group community support services
- Engaged clients in activities that facilitate reintegration in the community
- Implemented crisis prevention interventions and mediated conflict
- Completed clinical documentation consisting of progress notes and treatment plans as required by CARF
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
4
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Mental Health Professional/ Direct Care Counselor
Assisted in preparation for the resident's meals
- Performed counseling meeting with resident's
- Monitored the resident's in there task
- Helped them and provide information on becoming independent
- Assisted them in physical therapy
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BA
Bachelor of Arts
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Provided community support to individuals and family
- Coordinated and link services for individuals and families
- Developed and implemented person centered treatment plans.
- Facilitated treatment team meetings.
Candidate Info
33
years in workforce
16
years at this job
BS
Therapeutic Recreation
MS
Human Services / Special Education
Mental Health Professional/ Therapist
Primary caseload the last five years were with the elementary day students (5-13 y/o)
- Provide behavioral management/mental health series to boys 11-18 y/o court ordered to residential treatment.
- Individual, group and family therapy.
- Develop treatment plans, individual service plans, progress/court reports, encounter notes, discharge summaries documenting treatment interventions, behavior & progress.
- Re-authorizations for services with Community Care Behavioral Health Services.
- Close collaboration with JPO, C&Y Services, MH/IDD, LIU#12.
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BS
Science / Criminal Justice
QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (qmhp)
Provided services funded through Medicaid to various persons diagnosed with mental health issues
- Linked clients to various community resources
- Worked with clients to make them more responsible and independent
- Helped clients to effectively manage their daily lives
- Provided transportation to doctor, court, and various other appointments
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
8
months at this job
BA
Liberal Science
Mental Health Professional
Determine eligibility and conduct comprehensive mental health assessment of service needs in accordance with DHS time guidelines.
- Develop the comprehensive master Individual Treatment Plan, with the input of the client
- Monitor and evaluate all services provided to individual client customers.
- Provide problem solving assistance to individual client customers and/or family unit as needed.
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
3
months at this job
BA
Communication Studies
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Assisted clients in identifying social services (Medicaid/Medicare, Food and Nutrition Services, etc) for which they may be qualified and guided them through the application
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
11
months at this job
BA
Psychology
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Provided first responder crisis response to ensure that each individual served have access to first responder crisis response twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, and three hundred and sixty five days a year.
- Consulted with identified medical (for example, primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical (for example, DSS, school, DJJDP) providers, engage community and natural supports, and including their input in the person centered planning process. Provided and coordinated behavioral health services and other interventions for the individual served or other family members with other licensed professionals and Child and Family Team members.
- Monitored and documented the status of the recipient’s progress and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in the Person Centered Plan. Assisted with implementing a home-based behavioral support plan with individuals served and their caregivers as indicated in the Person Centered Plan.
- Participated in weekly meetings to ensure the appropriate staff members implement the planned interventions and to discuss recipient’s progress towards goals as identified in the Person Centered Plan. Completed documentation of all services provided to each individual, including billable and non-billable services.
- Employee of the Month for August 2013 at [company name]
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
6
months at this job
MA
Master of Arts
Mental Health Professional
Provide diagnostic assessment, ongoing risk assessment and psychotherapeutic services to patients on a maximum security unit
- Provide clinical risk assessment and crisis intervention as needed
- Responsible for writing recommitment notes as assigned
- Responsible for collaborating and working effectively with clinical and medical staff as well as Department of Corrections staff in an effort to ensure quality patient care
- Provide one on one therapeutic counseling to appropriate patients
- Provide therapeutic groups to patients on Maximum security unit
- Collaborate with DMH personnel, prisons and/or jails to plan for transfer and/or discharge placements
Candidate Info
3
years in workforce
2
years at this job
Psychology And Interdisciplinary Studies
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Wrote therapeutic notes of observation of clients within residents.
- Helped deal with negative behaviors and redirected client into improving behavior.
- Verbally talked with residents on improving social interactions and independent living skills.
- Modeled and facilitated groups to enhance social skills, developing and establishing relationship skills, and independent living skills
- Coordinated with Social Workers, Caseworkers, and resident's volunteers to form various localities
- One-on-one therapeutic interventions utilized during crisis situations
- Provided safe, structured environment for emotionally and mentally unstable adolescents
- Provided assistance and supervision to students involved in the [company name] School
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
8
months at this job
Clinical Counseling And Psychology
English
Lead Clinician/behavioral Health Professional - Children's Services Division
Manage daily operations for the School Therapeutic Support Program at assigned Philadelphia public elementary school, including supervising a team of up to five Behavioral Health Workers, one Behavioral Health Professional, and other assigned program staff.
- Conduct individual psychotherapy and group therapy sessions, positive socialization activities, and crisis intervention as necessary, for up to 16 students each week.
- Consult with parents/guardians, evaluators (psychiatrists and psychologists), case managers, school administrators, teachers, insurance representatives, etc. and others as clinically and legally appropriate.
- Maintain each student's medical chart in accordance with agency, state, and insurance guidelines and regulations.
- Develop and maintain behavior modification systems designed to replace undesirable behaviors with more desirable ones through positive reinforcement & corrective redirection.
- Conduct consumer intake interviews and assessments.
- Balance monthly program budget and submit daily billing information for services rendered.
Candidate Info
19
years in workforce
3
years at this job
BA
Psychology
MS
Biologics And Medical Devices
QMHP Qualified Mental Health Professional, Counselor
Administer medication to clients under VA regulations; continually supervising and monitoring compliance, monitor and report adverse events
- Provide mental health counseling, coping skills and crisis intervention techniques to individuals diagnosed with mental illness
- Maintain current, complete and legible clinical records such as daily progress notes, monthly reports and quarterly reports, assessments, Medicaid billing
- Communicate with multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, physical doctors, case managers and therapists to assist clients in achieving the best possible outcome
- Design and implement client rehabilitation plans with monthly summary progress reports
- Create and facilitate group counseling to individuals and their families
- Implement program safety protocol
Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
7
months at this job
BA
Rehabilitation And Human Services
MA
Community & Agency Counseling
Mental Health Professional
Encouraged clients to discuss their emotions, feelings, life experiences
- Provided skills/interventions to clients in order for them to utilize the skills to change their current behaviors or cope with difficult situations
- Attended weekly treatment team meetings to discuss recommendations for clients
- Completed daily progress notes/paperwork needed for each family
- Referred clients to local community/resource programs
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
2
years at this job
MA
Agency / Community Counseling
Mental Health Professional
- Provided home-based individual and family counseling
- Taught and improved parenting skills
- Taught and improved daily living skills
- Assisted individual in reaching goals at home, school and in the community
- Referred and coordinated with natural and community supports
Candidate Info
22
years in workforce
2
years at this job
MS
Counseling Psychology
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- . Assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and link clients age 4+ with mental illness to service providers.
- . Act as a broker of services and assures that services received are meeting the patient’s identified needs.
- Responsible for development of the treatment plan for the assigned caseload.
- . Provide rehab services for patients including crisis management and intervention.
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
6
years at this job
MA
Master of Arts
Mental Health Professional
- Provided intensive case management to adult clients with pervasive and severe mental illnesses, many with co-occurring substance abuse issues
- Managed a caseload of approximately 55 clients including performing ongoing assessments, conducting crisis interventions, referring to community resources, managing benefits, and developing treatment plans
- Co-facilitated DBT group therapy with Developmentally Delayed clients and clients with severe mental illness, conducted individual DBT therapy
- Provided short term counseling
- Worked within a diverse team of mental health professionals to manage client cases
- Maintained CMH paperwork for caseload to audit standards
- Managed group home and community living support staff
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
8
months at this job
BS
Social Work
Mental Health Professional, Supervisor
Responsible for directing and supervising the care and treatment of residents, including life skills training and limited behavioral interventions.
- Implements individualized treatment plans or specialized treatment strategies as well as distributing medication.
- Accountable for facilitating therapeutic group sessions with clients.
- Assists with the management of the living environment of the program and promotes the learning of desirable behavior patterns by youth in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Observes and monitors residents, chart resident behaviors, activities and changes in mental and physical conditions.
- Maintains timely, complete written records of resident's contacts, attendance and other documentation required by state and county regulations for residential care.
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BA
Bachelor of Arts
MA
Master of Arts
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Complete psychosocial and rehabilitative services to adult consumers with mental illness
- Create assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes on a daily basis and provide crisis intervention when necessary
- Utilize case management skills by working with a heavy caseload of adults facing mental health problems
- Assist consumers by obtaining referrals and advocacy, as needed.
- Provide individual, family, and group rehabilitation sessions
- Facilitate skills training groups, such as Seeking Safety curriculum and specializing in PTSD and Substance Abuse
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
3
years at this job
BBA
Accounting
MA
Counseling
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Provide mental health consumers with services in their home, community or schools.
- Observe and influence consumers' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, and befriending them.
- Deals effectively with aggressive behaviors.
- Intervenes in crisis situations.
- Conduct Biosocial Assessment
- Build Treatment Plan for kids with SED
Candidate Info
17
years in workforce
12
years at this job
BA
Communications
Mental Health Professional
Provide a consistent therapeutic environment for emotionally disturbed children in a residential treatment center
- Address the individual needs of assigned children and families by developing healthy relationships which promote their growth socially, emotionally and intellectually
- Plan and implement the daily routine utilizing program policies and procedures
- Observe and record behavior in logs and prepare reports
- Make recommendations and collaborate with team members to administer treatment
- Participate in supervision meetings which include setting personal goals, self-awareness, and communicating openly with supervisor and team
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
6
years at this job
BS
Nursing
Mental Health Professional/trainer
Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as counseling, behavior modification, and psychosocial education to assist clients in managing their mental health disorders, interpersonal, or environmental issues.
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and primary role is treatment coordinator. Provides case management for clients.
- Interviews inmates to obtain information concerning mental health history, medical history, and other pertinent information.
- Trained large groups of officers on behavioral modification on a weekly basis (2010)
Candidate Info
16
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Psychology
MS
Human Services
Mental Health Professional
- Planned and led intervention strategies
- Completed assessment tools
- Completed daily data collection
- Completed incident/injury reports
- Participated in treatment planning process and team meetings
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BS
Sociology
BS
Criminal Justice
MA
Marriage And Family Therapy
Mental Health Professional
- Provide oversight and clinical supervision to the program's youth counselors
- Facilitate and co-facilitate group therapy sessions with high need youth clients
- Complete ongoing safety assessments and individual sessions with clients
- Work cooperatively with community stakeholders (ex. schools, child protection, probation, medical staff, and mental health team) in order to maintain strong communication and care
- Keep up-to-date case notes on all clients, documenting their progress
- Collaborated with community resources to incorporate prenatal education to teens
- Analyzed group therapy format, presented implementation plan to team, and implemented changes to make the group format more effective
Candidate Info
17
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BS
Rehabilitation
MS
Counseling And Psychology
Allied Mental Health Professional
- Performed therapeutic services in home/school setting for child/adolescent population.
- Performed family and individual therapy on a short term basis.
- Monitored medication compliance.
- Performed timely crisis intervention.
- Performed appropriate follow-up and coordination of services.
- Met productivity levels.
- Maintained documentation in clerical file as required by Dept. of Mental Health and other funding sources.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BA
Behavioral Science
MS
Psychology
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Community Mental Health Professional
- Provided clinical services to individuals, couples, children, and groups.
- Conducted co-parenting classes for court ordered couples.
- Provided services that addressed depression, anxiety, drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, marital, parenting and school related issues.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
3
years at this job
MA
Mental Health
Mental Health Professional
- Administered group therapy.
- Responsible for setting goals and creating treatment plans specific for each primary client.
- Advocated for those who needed additional services.
Candidate Info
20
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BA
Speech Pathology
MS
Mental Health Counseling
MS
Education
Mental Health Professional
- Honored as Employee of the month for September, 2013.
- Responsible for providing mental health services for 29 children and young adult’s ages 6 – 20.
- Personally selected by Department of Family Services to conduct counseling for four teenaged girls in one foster home.
- Responsible for conducting sessions twice a week on mental health clients.
- Responsible for conducting weekly mental health counseling sessions and observation on clients in a 400 mile radius.
- Worked closely with physician in monitoring the effects of prescribe medications.
- Provided in depth analysis of members mental conditions to physicians.
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
10
months at this job
MS
Administration Of Human Services
Mental Health Professional/ Team Lead Supervisor
Develop, write, implement, evaluate and revise, as necessary, individual's treatment plans in collaboration with the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT Team).
- Provide individual psychotherapy according to treatment plan.
- Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
- Educate and support individual's families and advocate individual's rights and preferences.
- Document individual's progress while maintaining a permanent record of individual's activity in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Provide on call crisis intervention as required.
- Participate in daily organization staff meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Participate in cross training with other specialist as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Candidate Info
13
years in workforce
2
years at this job
Humanities
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Position requires specific trainings, and knowledge of methods and techniques in dealing with many different personalities. Professionalism at all times in difficult situations.
- Provides public encounters for all clients with great communication to public.
- Provides counseling, behavior management and crisis intervention.
- Monitors medication to insure compliance with medical instruction.
- Assesses client needs, develop goals and resources.
- Coordinates client services and attend when necessary.
- Participates in weekly case consultations and staff meetings.
- Develops positive relationships with neighbors and community.
- Maintains and submits client records, reports and forms as needed.
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
11
months at this job
AS
Associate of Science
BA
Sociology And Psychology
Mental Health Professional
- Manage and schedule chore assignments for daily living skills program.
- Utilizes CIS system for ongoing Progress Notes per Medicaid Rule 132, Treatment Plans, and Mental Health Assessments.
- Monitor and provide CBT between individual and group behavior.
- Evaluate participants’ mental health status and conduct follow-ups on special cases.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date participant charts.
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BA
Communication
MS
Marriage And Family Therapy W / Emphasis
Mental Health Professional
- Work closely with clients and their families, to assess, diagnosis, and treat mental illnesses.
- Perform family therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, and on-site interventions for clients.
- Complete Treatment Plans, Diagnostic Evaluations, and Progress Notes for clients, ranging in age from 5-18, and their families.
- Provide billing services that adhere to guidelines for Medicare and ArKids.
- Data analysis to measure client’s progress and areas of growth.
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
3
years at this job
BA
Bachelor of Arts
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Manages a caseload of twenty to twenty-five individuals on felony probation
- Maintains strict deadlines in order to be compliant with requirements of agency
- Educates individuals on their specific mental health diagnosis
- Collaborates with community resources in order to assist individuals with becoming stable within the community
Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
2
years at this job
Sociology
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Provides public encounters for all clients with great communication to public.
- Provides counseling, behavior management and crisis intervention.
- Participates in weekly case consultations and staff meetings.
- Develops positive relationships with neighbors and community.
- Maintains and submits client records, reports and forms as needed.
Candidate Info
23
years in workforce
10
years at this job
BA
Bachelor of Arts
Msw
Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Conduct crisis assessments
- Implement short-term stabilization and safety planning
- Develop collaborative relationships with other community agencies
- Assess for medical detoxification and facilitate admissions
- Provide outreach at various homeless shelters to individuals with mental health issues
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