Manage caseload of 40-50 clients, providing hands-on assessments, treatment plan development, and intervention. Diagnose and treat mental health disorders. Facilitate sessions with individuals and groups. Refer clients to specialists as needs present. Create individualized treatment plans based upon clients’ needs. Monitor client progress during treatment.* Played key role as member of collaborative team that developed agency’s Narcan distribution program. Managed program that focused… Show more Manage caseload of 40-50 clients, providing hands-on assessments, treatment plan development, and intervention. Diagnose and treat mental health disorders. Facilitate sessions with individuals and groups. Refer clients to specialists as needs present. Create individualized treatment plans based upon clients’ needs. Monitor client progress during treatment.* Played key role as member of collaborative team that developed agency’s Narcan distribution program. Managed program that focused on providing Narcan kits to individuals through New Beginnings housing and treatment groups such as AOD-IOP. - Distributed over 400 Narcan kits to date in effort to combat epidemic of opioid use and received additional support from Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) for program.- Developed PowerPoint for distribution to groups and individuals to provide additional information on Narcan use.- Contribute to collaboration to track distribution of Narcan kits dispensed by zip code, with information used to ensure distribution to areas of most critical need. Show less

Led psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues; identified psychosocial stressors and impacts; developed treatment plans and interventions; facilitate psycho-educational group therapy sessions; generated and maintain patient documentation including progress notes, release information, patient safety contracts; oversee discharge planning ensuring multi-party contribution to treatment and… Show more Led psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues; identified psychosocial stressors and impacts; developed treatment plans and interventions; facilitate psycho-educational group therapy sessions; generated and maintain patient documentation including progress notes, release information, patient safety contracts; oversee discharge planning ensuring multi-party contribution to treatment and recovery.* Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and patient care professionals; includes assistance with de-escalation of crisis situations; additionally, communicate with team members from therapy, nursing, psychiatry and administration.* Continuously refining knowledge of patient rights, applications of family systems, and DSM-V while also improving comprehension of therapeutic boundaries and HIPPA protocols. Show less

Brought in to spearhead Narcan alert responses, emergency department notifications, biopsychosocial needs assessments, detox arrangements, care plan coordination, client appointment scheduling and transportation, client family member counseling and advisement, and communications with housing and community shelter providers. * Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Medication Addiction Treatment, mental health services, primary care, and comprehensive mental health diagnosis and symptom… Show more Brought in to spearhead Narcan alert responses, emergency department notifications, biopsychosocial needs assessments, detox arrangements, care plan coordination, client appointment scheduling and transportation, client family member counseling and advisement, and communications with housing and community shelter providers. * Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Medication Addiction Treatment, mental health services, primary care, and comprehensive mental health diagnosis and symptom management within Southeast network or outside agencies.* Quickly learned and have become efficient at documenting patient contact incidents in NexGen electronic healthcare recording system, Excel spreadsheet, and agency forms.* Effectively maintain personal client log to ensure compliance with third party payers and assure compliance with Franklin County ADAMH Board standards. Show less

Engaged patients under close supervision to perform initial assessments and provide post-discharge options to patients and families based upon recommendations of physical and occupational therapy professionals. Worked in Stroke Unit (6 months) and Neuro Critical Care (3 months), across 32 rooms during shifts. Participated in patient care continuum from initial assessment to discharge. Collaborated with nurses, doctors, and therapists from broad range of specialties. Explained complex… Show more Engaged patients under close supervision to perform initial assessments and provide post-discharge options to patients and families based upon recommendations of physical and occupational therapy professionals. Worked in Stroke Unit (6 months) and Neuro Critical Care (3 months), across 32 rooms during shifts. Participated in patient care continuum from initial assessment to discharge. Collaborated with nurses, doctors, and therapists from broad range of specialties. Explained complex information to patients / families. Engaged in crisis intervention and provided sympathetic ear during traumatic periods. Contacted post-hospital treatment facilities and discharged patient accordingly.* Coordinated with other disciplines during census alerts to facilitate patient discharges to increase bed space availability for Emergency Department patients.* Compiled various compliance centered data and submit to various government agencies for research data mining.* Learned proper use of forms that included Medicare Rights form IM-4, Hospital Engagement Network form HENS 2.0, and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) required by Medicaid. Show less

Assessed, planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated options and services required to meet needs of older adults with physical or mental health conditions such as dementia, stroke, and other chronic physical health infirmaries, requiring both short and long-term institutional care. Provided psychosocial assessments and interventions, including counseling, groups and discharge planning. Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team to meet resident treatment goals.* Completed… Show more Assessed, planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated options and services required to meet needs of older adults with physical or mental health conditions such as dementia, stroke, and other chronic physical health infirmaries, requiring both short and long-term institutional care. Provided psychosocial assessments and interventions, including counseling, groups and discharge planning. Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team to meet resident treatment goals.* Completed assessment documentation and entered into Medicare/Medicaid required Minimum Data Set program.* Dealt with emotional demands of agency residents by recognizing and defining specific challenges and encouraging residents to identify solutions. Show less

Supervised personnel during 24-hour shifts and managed daily station operations, which included equipment, building maintenance, and record keeping. Supervised fire ground operations and EMS responses. Conducted roll call and logged truck assignments. Maintained personnel records to ensure sufficient staffing levels. Met with Assistant Chief to discuss training, inspection, and work details planned for shifts. Provided information to crew members on equipment maintenance and road closings… Show more Supervised personnel during 24-hour shifts and managed daily station operations, which included equipment, building maintenance, and record keeping. Supervised fire ground operations and EMS responses. Conducted roll call and logged truck assignments. Maintained personnel records to ensure sufficient staffing levels. Met with Assistant Chief to discuss training, inspection, and work details planned for shifts. Provided information to crew members on equipment maintenance and road closings. Fielded questions from media at fire scenes and provided statements to local new newspapers. Show less