I am currently looking for a position in the mental health field in North Eastern Tennessee

I maintain a safe and loving home for adolescents who have experienced abuse, trauma or are suffering from mental health or behavioral issues.

• Insure that all required medical appointments are scheduled and attended by clients• Provide positive interaction with biological family members, clients and treatment foster-care families.• Provide psycho-education and support to treatment foster families• Supervise visitations between clients and biological family members• Work in conjunction with Department of Children Services staff• Interact with schools, medical doctors, out-patient counselors and others to provide… Show more • Insure that all required medical appointments are scheduled and attended by clients• Provide positive interaction with biological family members, clients and treatment foster-care families.• Provide psycho-education and support to treatment foster families• Supervise visitations between clients and biological family members• Work in conjunction with Department of Children Services staff• Interact with schools, medical doctors, out-patient counselors and others to provide a systems based approach to treatment• Advocate for client’s best interest in the family court system.• Create treatment plans and updates for clients• Provide regular, in-home counseling services to clients• Provide ‘Family Session’ counseling services for biological parents• Create and implement interventions specific for the clients• Uses of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where indicated• Provide clinical session notes for each session with clients, treatment foster parents and biological parents• Provide contact notes for any and all interactions with team members, clients, parents, outside providers and Department of Children Services Staff. Show less

I am completed the Master's program for Clinical and Mental Health Counseling.

• Maintain appropriate documentation for clinical sessions• Provide access to social services in the community such as Li-Heap, Dollar Energy, Crisis Support and Emergency Funding• Complete intake and assessment documents for clients• Utilize skill, theories and techniques to provide counseling for clients• Provide anger-management class for clients• Provide documentation and communication with various parole and probation services

Utilized interventions to increase appropriate behaviors in clienteleWorked in multiple environments and with families to develop transference of skillsCollaborated with treatment team on progress and development of future goalsRecorded and reported data to treatment team

Scheduled and maintained appointments with families of clientele and other team membersCollaborated with treatment team on progress and development of future goalsProvided progress notes for treatment sessionsImplemented behavioral plan