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Northside Middle School

Blythewood, Sc (Round Top Elementary School)

Chapin, Sc

full-time provision of school counseling services on a virtual basis, and in accordance with the school mission statement that seeks to provide an alternative learning environment for students who do not excel in traditional brick and mortar settings. Duties included daily virtual counseling in response to student request/inquiry, daily/weekly course selection/enrollment/IGP preparation (rolling enrollment/extended year program), creating and conducting virtual small group counseling based on identified student needs, monitoring for graduation requirements/college admissions, participation/coordination of parent conferences, point of contact for any student/parent/teacher grievances/issues, closely working with attendance coordinator to monitor virtual attendance/progress, coordination with instructors to ensure student progress/communication, weekly attendance of administrative staff meetings, enrollment in preliminary evaluations/assessments to assist in appropriate academic level placement, orientation to school counseling services for students attending face-to-face enrollment, coordination/consultation of services provided in tandem with outside agencies (DMH, DSS, private providers), transcript entry/assessment for accuracy, coordination with SC Virtual School for students choosing dual enrollment

developed and implemented a home-based childcare business designed specifically for the needs of Lexington School District One teaching staff. As such, designed and implemented financial and attendance procedures in accordance to the Lexington School District One academic calendar. Demonstrated an ability to effectively advertise, and communicate with parents regarding daily observations, activities, nutrition, administered medications and behaviors. Ensured proper sanitation of toys and play environment, and encouraged social and emotional development through active play, social interaction and establishment of routine

West Columbia, Sc

functioned as the Health Information/Admissions Coordinator. Duties/Accomplishments included: appointment to Executive Staff Committee and JCAHO Review and Readiness committees. Three consecutive JCAHO accreditations with commendations. Supervised a staff of four administrative support staff, reviewed clinical applications for appropriateness to various behavioral programs within facility, coordinated admission process to include procurement of clinical, educational, psychosocial history, as well as required documentation as mandated by various state regulatory agencies. Conducted monthly clinical record reviews as such for qualitative and quantitative integrity. Completed supervisory reviews for administrative staff. Conducted monthly orientation training in Medical Record Documentation and Medical Record Security and Confidentiality. Functioned as the facility HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability) officer, and as facility Patient’s Rights Advocate including internal investigations of patient/staff concerns. As needed, continued to function as Case

West Columbia, Sc

-functioned as Therapist/Case Manager. Accomplishments included appointment to the position of Senior Therapist/Case Manager which entailed supervision of Therapist/Case Managers in the absence of Clinical Coordinator, group therapy oversight and conducting/organizing clinical in-service training. Was also appointed to the TOP committee (Team for Organizational Performance) which entailed review and formation of recommendations related to employee satisfaction. Therapist/Case Manager duties included conducting intensive individual, group and family therapy with adolescents; functioning as liaison with state and regulatory agencies, design and implementation of therapeutic treatment plan, monthly case presentation to and participation in multidisciplinary treatment team, completion of psychosocial assessments, quarterly reports, discharge summaries, and on-going documentation of treatment progress.

Ed.S. School Counseling, School Counseling And Rehabilitation Counseling, 4.0

Activities and Societies: ASCA PSSCA Chi Sigma IotaCompleted coursework required to earn Ed.S degree from a CACREP institution (600.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota American Counseling Association National Rehabilitation Counseling Association

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Appointments to Deans list, Chi Sigma Iota National Honors Society, Recognized in Who's Who Among American.