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Beaumont, Ca, Us

Sherman Oaks, California, Us

Claremont, California, Us

Claremont, California, Us

As a therapist I provide specialty therapeutic services to adolescent males with harmful sexual behaviors residing in a short-term residential therapeutic program (individual, family, and group therapy); and other Foster Youth; provide crisis intervention and case management services to children and their families; develop assessments and treatment plans; collaborate with the child and family team to implement outcome goals.

Claremont, California, Us

Trinity Youth Services provides foster care, adoption, residential and mental health services for children in . The Foster Care and Adoption Agency serves and cares for children in certified foster homes who have been removed from their families due to trauma, abuse, neglect or abandonment. Home-based foster care, treatment foster care and mental health services are available. The adoption program finds permanent homes for children placed in foster care whose parents have had their parental rights terminated. The short term residential therapeutic treatment programs serve adolescent young men placed by county departments of children and family services and probation, whose behaviors are the result of trauma, abuse, neglect or abandonment. Specialized services for sexually abusive youth are available. As an Enhanced Mental Health support specialist I am responsible for assisting in the delivery of intensive, individualized, strength-based, and needs-driven intervention activities that support the engagement and participation of the youth and his significant support persons, and help youth develop skills and achieve the goals and objectives of their plan. Other duties include:•Assist with the development of functional skills to improve self-care, self-regulation, or other functional impairments by intervening to decrease or replace non-functional behavior that interferes with daily living tasks.•Interview children, relatives and other involved persons to evaluate each child’s needs and assess youth’s condition.•Determine counseling objectives, establish diagnostic and treatment plans in coordination with mental health staff.•Chart progress notes, etc. in compliance with Trinity Youth Services policies and with State of California standards for Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal/EPSDT.•Use appropriate Trauma Informed practice as necessary to redirect behavior and help each child develop his own capacity for self-control.

Fredericksburg, Virginia, Us

STAY Process provides personalized and recovery-oriented mental health services to Transitional Aged Youth (16-25 years old) with severe and persistent mental illness, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Working with a multidisciplinary team, transitional aged youth receive individualized goal setting, intensive case management, medication management, temporary assistance with housing, educational services, employment services, substance abuse services, skill-development groups and community based activities. To conduct intakes, complete comprehensive evaluation of each client's life situation, problems and needs, and with client's participation and consent, prepare a detailed plan of care . Responsible for service coordination by assisting clients in implementing their plan of care by facilitating access to and providing community resource linkage and managing the process to include monitoring effectiveness of support services including both client and provider participation . To provides professional support to clients by maintaining regular contact (i.e. client home visits) to provide personal support, consultation, confrontation and intervention, as necessary, including guidance and instruction . Maintain a daily record of work activities completing daily service progress notes and billing forms per Company and government standards and in compliance with Short Doyle/Medi-Cal requirements related to case management . To Identify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities served. Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of consumers. Research and utilize the industry’s best practices and analyze services to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Irvine, California, Us

Center for Behavioral Sciences, Inc. assists in improving lives of individuals with special needs by implementing a scientific understanding of human behaviors that will maximize the potential of the individual across all life activities using applied behavior analysis (ABA). CBS, Inc. is data driven and will only design systems based on data to improve the lives of individuals with special needs.As a behavior technician my duties were to manage weekly caseload of clients, collect data to monitor the progress and effectiveness of individualized treatment plans, provide daily written and verbal progress updates on clients and treatment goals, participate in team meetings and training workshops, foster a safe and positive environment at all time, train new team members when requested, maintain confidentiality of all data and reporting, work with licensed supervisors, and teach functional skills across life areas.

Sunrise Recovery Ranch in Riverside, California is a unique place of hope and healing, where men and women who have been struggling with drug and alcohol addictions and certain co-occurring disorders can receive the comprehensive care that will empower them to live healthier and more satisfying lives, free from the limitations of substance abuse. The all inclusive treatment program includes detox, men and women's individualized care.Oversee 5-10 individual clients per week, coordinating treatment and progress in collaboration with 13 team members consisting of case managers, supervisors, and therapists to provide updates and progress notes. Managed client records, maintaining confidentiality of all information to assist with treatment plans, help clients with setting goals, and oversee clients' complete therapy programing. To attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions, collaborating with cross functional departments, colleagues, and treatment teams to provide the best service. To assist clients with psychological disorders, behavioral problems, substance abuse, and addictions. Coordinate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups to teach individuals how to modify their behavior with the intention of full recovery.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

As a backroom team member my duties were to:-Keep merchandise organized and accessible-Be a part of a fast, fun and friendly Backroom team-Maintain a clean, great-looking store-Proactive in responding to merchandise requests-Drive sales by pulling merchandise quickly and accurately-Place items on shelves and sales floor -Move merchandise safely using the proper equipment-Use technology to read instructions and enter information-Work independently by implementing excellent planning and organizational skills

Master Of Science (M.S.), Counseling Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology