• Provides clinical assessments on potential patients of all age ranges in order to determine if inpatient psychiatric care is needed and to form a diagnostic impression.• Provides alternative and appropriate referrals for patients who are not appropriate for inpatient admission.• Functions as a liaison between the community and Decatur General West.• Knowledgeable in regards to hospital programs and what they provide.• Accurately assesses suicidal and homicidal tendencies.• Serves as a link between the potential patient and the admitting psychiatrist by providing accurate and relevant assessment information.• Maintains positive relationships with referral sources and demonstrates effective communication with them on the status of their referrals.• Performs psychiatric emergency services, screening, and screening outreach assessments.

● Interviews patients individually and in families, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs. ● Monitors individuals' progress, and provide individuals, parents, and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.● Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and implements solutions. ● Counsels individuals whose behavior, school progress, or metal or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students’ problems and arranging for needed services. ● Provides support, referrals, and advocacy for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-mutilation, family and relationship issues, and conflicts between groups.● Encourages individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner. ● Encourages individuals to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships. ● Arranges medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures. ● Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling programs on individuals’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. ● Monitors individuals’ use of medications.● Maintains case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations. ● Highly skilled in conducting intake assessment and evaluation● Adept at writing reports and plans in relation to patient treatment.● Proactively reaches out to families, while honoring and maintaining individual’s trust.

● Provided group substance abuse counseling to individuals under court-imposed conditions of probation or supervised release.● Counseled individuals in group session to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. ● Coordinated counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals.● Reviewed and evaluated individuals’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans. ● Assessed individuals’ degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples. ● Intervened as an advocate for individuals to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. ● Provided individuals and family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.

• Collaborated with supervisor in completing assessments, counseling sessions, and group work.• Identified certain clients to meet with on a regular basis.• Consulted with supervisor on the status of counseling sessions.• Completed progress notes and updated treatment plans.• Attended weekly individual and group supervision.

● Supervised after-school activities for students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade.● Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.● Interacted with the students on a daily basis and introduced new activities.● Ensured the student activities ran efficiently, safely, and professionally.● Communicated with student's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.● Organized and participated in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.● Planned, directed, and monitored instructional methods and content of student activity programs.● Conferred with parents and staff to discuss activities and policies, and students' behavioral problems.

● Planned and conducted volunteer training programs and conferences dealing with new procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.● Observed work of volunteers to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen mentoring skills.● Researched, evaluated, and prepared recommendations on activities, curriculum, and materials for mentoring groups. ● Conducted and participated in workshops and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical welfare of the students being mentored. ● Developed instructional materials to be used by volunteer mentors. ● Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals. ● Monitored group progress, and provided group participants and volunteer mentors with assistance in resolving any problems.● Assisted in preparing and maintaining attendance, activity, planning, accounting, and personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.● Reviewed and evaluated new and current programs to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.● Identified and recruited potential volunteer mentors. ● Evaluated applications, checked references, and validated background checks.● Conducted in-depth training sessions for new volunteer mentors.● Facilitated meetings for staff development and program improvement.● Assisted in established contacts with area elementary and middle schools.● Maintained contacts with colleges and universities for recruitment and outreach purposes. Maintained positive and professional relationships with the program participants. ● Promoted the services of the foundation to individuals, family members, and community agencies, and identified potential participants, user groups, and program opportunities.● Represented the program in conventions, events, and campus outreach activities.

● Identified and recruited potential camp counselors.● Participated in the development and implementation of an appropriate orientation plan for assigned staff.● Participated in the completion of staff development and performance evaluations within defined time frame. ● Monitored performance of activity leaders and instructors and addressed deficiencies in accordance with established disciplinary procedure and in consultation with the program coordinators. ● Ensured that the staff and participants followed all camp policies, rules, and procedures correctly. Served as a resource person for problems counselors encountered in caring for their camper. ● Empowered and enabled the individual staff members to gain the skills necessary to deliver the highest quality of service. ● Assisted in completing staff performance evaluation for the summer camp programs. ● Provided and maintained all equipment and supplies needed for the camp program. ● Assisted the Site Director in maintaining the proper records as required by camp policy for both campers and staff. Assisted in recording all pertinent information for the camp records. ● Developed age and ability specific programs that are designed to achieve desired results of participants as well as each user group. Developed goals, defined instructional strategies, and determined the assistance needed to meet those goals. ● Developed new and innovative programs based on identified needs and research related to the population that the foundation served. ● Monitored lesson activity plans, outlines, supply lists, and reports.● Encouraged and supported the socialization needs and skill development of each participant. ● Ensured the ongoing safety and wellbeing of all participants and adherence to all policies and procedures. ● Promoted the services of the foundation to individuals, family members, and community agencies, and identified potential participants, user groups, and program opportunities.

• Mentored various groups of at-risk youth in elementary and middle schools within the Birmingham metropolitan area.• Created and implemented lesson plan activities related to self-esteem, anger management, conflict resolution, career education, emotional health, and building healthy relationships.