Allison Turner (Mintus) Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

As the Crisis Intervention Specialist team lead, I provide short-term, intensive crisis services to individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. I provide caregiver training to reduce risk of crises and at-risk behavior. I collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members to provide holistic and evidence-based treatment. I provide de-escalation during active crises for crisis clients, and those who may call the after hours crisis on-call line. I… Show more As the Crisis Intervention Specialist team lead, I provide short-term, intensive crisis services to individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. I provide caregiver training to reduce risk of crises and at-risk behavior. I collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members to provide holistic and evidence-based treatment. I provide de-escalation during active crises for crisis clients, and those who may call the after hours crisis on-call line. I mentor and support other Crisis Intervention Specialists through challenges that arise, as well as through case consultations and regular team meetings. Show less

Dallas, Texas

As a Behavior Intervention Specialist, I work with children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help decrease problematic behaviors and increase desired behaviors through the use of individualized interventions. I also provide clients’ families with psychoeducation and parent training on behavior management.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

As a Graduate Intern, I provided Therapeutic Staff Support services to clients and their families. Additionally, I assisted Master's-level clinicians and clinical supervisors with treatment and necessary administrative tasks.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

As a TSS, I provided wraparound behavioral health services to children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses, including Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and others. I worked with clients, their families, and their support systems to develop coping skills and replacement behaviors rooted in evidence-based practices and interventions so that the client could increase their day-to-day functional abilities.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

As an Employment Specialist with the CBVE Program, I provided guidance to high school students with disabilities as they explored vocational interests and abilities in the community.

As a Senior RA, I supervised, mentored, and empowered a staff of six resident assistants. Additionally, I facilitated a committee of seven resident assistants to create and promote departmental community development. In addition, I served and developed a community of 30 residents, ensuring a space conductive to living and learning.

University Heights, Ohio

While serving as an RA, I supervised a floor of 32 sophomore residents while creating a community that was conducive to living and learning. I created, marketed, and executed 6 programs per semester specific to the needs of my community. Additionally, I acted as a liaison between facilities, housekeeping, and maintenance to ensure a safe and clean environment for residents.

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Rehabilitation And Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology: Child And Family Studies

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta, The Carroll Ballers, Pine Ridge, South Dakota Immersion Experience, To Write Love on Her Arms.