Dr. Tamara P Fields, Ed.D., Lcsw-S Email & Phone Number

Crystal Clear Behavioral Health Services is committed to providing quality mental health services to underserved communities and populations. As Owner and Clinical Director, I oversee the delivery of all core services offered by CCBHS and have created an integrated model of care that leverages strong community relationships and resources to identify and reach out to clients in need. I empower staff and clients to increase their emotional awareness and make positive decisions. Core Services▪ Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment▪ Psychiatric Evaluations▪ Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy▪ Adolescent/Teen Therapy▪ Sandtray Therapy▪ Substance Abuse Counseling▪ Telehealth TherapyTo take advantage of these services, please visit https://www.crystalclearbhs.com/.

Provided Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) counseling services to children of all ages of military service members and their families at military installations.• Completed assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow-up as indicated. • Facilitated training, health and wellness presentations and participated in health fairs and other base/installation activities focused on children and youth.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Assessed psychological, social, and emotional factors related to the patient's life-limiting illness.• Evaluated potential barriers to palliative care. • Participated in effective interdisciplinary care coordination, identification of problems, and developing goals of care. • Assisted team members in understanding social, ethical, and emotional factors related to life-limiting, chronic, or terminal illnesses and end-of-life issues.• Assessed needs related to cultural diversity, communication, and family dynamics related to life-limiting illness and end of life. • Documents evaluation, progress notes, and interventions in electronic health record system, EPIC.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Conducted multi-axial diagnostic evaluations, CGAS scoring, suicide risk management assessments, and substance abuse assessments for adolescents with mental health issues for the inpatient adolescent behavioral health unit.• Provided behavioral health care management and identified psychosocial stressors contributing to client level of functioning.• Developed and implemented treatment plans, including diagnostic impressions focused on client's presenting problem. • Participated in admission, discharge, and post-discharge planning.• Facilitated weekly multi-disciplinary rounds to address challenges in treating complex patients. • Provided individual, group, and family therapy.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Supervised four Licensed Clinical Social Workers and provided administrative and program supervision ensuring that social services were in accordance with laws, rules, and regulatory standards.• Recruited, hired, and trained licensed clinical social workers; prepared employee performance expectations and evaluations; counseled subordinates on work performance.• Interpreted state and/or federal requirements, standards, and criteria for administering social services on psychiatric and medical units.• Provided input in formulating policies and procedures on all units. • Conducted social service staff training in conjunction with multi-disciplinary teams. • Planned, scheduled, and held case conferences with other disciplines for diagnostic formulation, treatment planning review, and evaluation.• Consulted with public officials and other community agencies. • Provided clinical supervision to master’s level social work student interns.• Addressed patient and family concerns as the Patient Advocate.

Conducted multi-axial diagnostic evaluations, CGAS scoring, Suicide Risk Management, and Substance Abuse Assessments for adolescent males with mental health concerns.• Studied medical, psychiatric, and social case histories to develop comprehensive Mental Health Assessments and Treatment Plans within thirty days of admission.• Provided individual, group, and family therapy. • Facilitated monthly transitional and quarterly treatment plan staffing.• Provided clinical supervision to milieu staff and social work student interns.

Chicago, Il, Us

Coordinated medical, mental health, vision, dental, and substance abuse services. • Provided case management services for eighteen families impacted by HIV/AIDS.• Maintained documentation related to case management: assessments, services plans, reassessments, progress notes, serious incident reports, and discharge summaries.• Implemented crisis intervention and stabilization techniques.

Provided intensive therapeutic services to mentally ill adults living in CILA.• Implemented individual program plans to support and encourage stabilization.• Provided crisis intervention and counseling to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations.• Assisted clients with independent life skills.• Completed progress notes documenting objective behavioral observations.

Coordinated four residential facilities for dually diagnosed individuals with mental illnesses in compliance with DHS, CARF, and CILA rules and regulations. • Supervised three residential supervisors and eighteen mental health advocates. • Completed Medicaid Rehabilitation Option billing, staff payroll, and qualitative reviews.• Completed Mental Health Assessments and treatment plans.• Conducted involuntary hospitalizations for clients experiencing psychiatric crises.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Investigated allegations of abuse/neglect against the elderly. Provided advocacy and emergency relocation for clients in imminent danger.• Administered MMSE to determine mental health status of the clients.• Identified and advocated for clients in need of appropriate guardians. • Participated in monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Provided in-home counseling services to high-risk DCFS wards in foster care.• Provided supportive counseling to foster parents to assist them in coping with the behavioral and mental health issues that affected the DCFS wards in their care. • Visited schools to monitor academic progress and enhance students’ academic performance and social-emotional development.

Supervised daily activities of sexually aggressive male adolescents. Provided daily crisis management to minimize the risk of sexual aggression.• Provided training on independent life skills.• Collaborated with the Therapist regarding observed client behaviors.• Enforced program rules and report any infraction of such to supervisor.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Organizational Leadership

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical/Medical Social Work