Tamara Powers Email & Phone Number

Mesa, Arizona

Provide individual, group and/or family counseling in office or in-home setting.Provide initial assessments and case management services. Develop individualized service plans and crisis and safety plans.Evaluate and continually monitor client/family progress in meeting goals and anticipated outcomes.Assist or perform duties related to providing and/or monitoring self-administration of medication.Provide varied verbal and physical crisis intervention and counseling.Directly responsible to Clinical Supervisor for administrative and clinical issues regarding admission, discharge and utilization management issues.Maintain clinical records in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and A New Leaf policy and procedures. Update complete staffing notes for multi-disciplinary clinical team reviews.Receive clinical supervision as required by state law and A New Leaf policy and procedures.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Met all requirements for an elementary school teacher in cross categorical special education as dictated by the AZ Department of Education. In charge of daily instruction, Individual Education Plans for every student, managing two paraprofessional classroom aides, working with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatrist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, behavior coach, social worker) on supporting students with special needs, providing crisis intervention and deescalation as needed.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Collaboration with the child and family.Focuses on functional outcomes.Collaboration with CFT members, case managers, BHMP’s, Pediatricians, and various stakeholders, eg., DCS, school staff, etc.Coordinates most appropriate setting for services.Maintains timeliness of services for child/family.Ensures services are tailored to the child/family.Focuses on establishing stability.Shows respect for the child/family’s unique cultural heritage.Counsels individuals, families and groups for the purpose of reaching appropriate treatment goals.Participates in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings.Conducts intakes and assessments, treatment and discharge planning.Monitors and follows up on client needs, providing updated assessments as needed.Maintains appropriate knowledge, skill and licensure for this position.Seeks appropriate clinical supervision to ensure the provision of effective treatment.

Infant/Family Clinical Practice, Infant/ Toddler Mental Health

Master’S Degree, Counseling Psychology

Completed all expected course work on campus. Participated in the practicum that provides counseling services to individuals and families.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology

Minored in Anthropology. Participated in several self-structured learning opportunities off campus and received college credit for my.