Experience

Texas Family Institute

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• LCSW

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Oceans Behavioral Hospital - IOP

• Abilene, Texas Area

• Mental Health Therapist

  • May 2016 - Jun 2022

  Therapist for dual diagnosis population. I specialize in mental health and substance use issues. Therapist for dual diagnosis population. I specialize in mental health and substance use issues.



Serenity House Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention

• Abilene, Texas Area

• Counselor

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  SPECIFIC DUTIES: • Provides counseling and therapy on a one-to-one basis (for Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders); as well as group (and family counseling /approved by Clinical Supervisor) • Refers clients to appropriate service agencies in either the immediate community or surrounding areas. • Attends staff and treatment meetings. • Attends workshops and in-service training sessions on substance abuse. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Handles all client information in a confidential manner. • Do intakes, narratives and any other necessary paperwork. • Thoroughly explain program rules, rights, guidelines and expectations. • Manage caseload. • Develop and maintain one-to-one counseling with each client in a manner convenient to both client and counselor. • Develop a person centered plan (treatment plan) with each client in a manner convenient to both client and counselor. • Maintain paperwork effectively • Complete releases for clients, upon their request, so we may communicate with sources outside of the clinic regarding their treatment. • Complete the summary of discharge (transition plan) for discharged clients Show less



Abilene Behavorial Health

• Abilene, Texas Area

• LMSW; Case Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  Case Manager, Licensed Master Social Worker, in clinical treatment of mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders providing relevant, client-centered treatment. I successfully taught disease management skills, life skills and the development of coping mechanisms to individuals. I participated in treatment teams, assigned and manage workloads and support the delivery of high quality treatment to our patients with mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders. Case Manager, Licensed Master Social Worker, in clinical treatment of mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders providing relevant, client-centered treatment. I successfully taught disease management skills, life skills and the development of coping mechanisms to individuals. I participated in treatment teams, assigned and manage workloads and support the delivery of high quality treatment to our patients with mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders.



Kerrville ISD

• Kerrville TX

• Health Science Technology Teacher

  • 2013 - Aug 2014



Acadia Psychiatric Hospital

• Abilene, Texas Area

• Case Manager

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  Case Manager, Licensed Social Worker, in clinical treatment of mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders providing relevant, client-centered treatment. I successfully taught disease management skills, life skills and the development of coping mechanisms to individuals. I participated in treatment teams, assigned and manage workloads and support the delivery of high quality treatment to our patients with mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders. Case Manager, Licensed Social Worker, in clinical treatment of mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders providing relevant, client-centered treatment. I successfully taught disease management skills, life skills and the development of coping mechanisms to individuals. I participated in treatment teams, assigned and manage workloads and support the delivery of high quality treatment to our patients with mental health, addiction, and/or co-occurring disorders.



Interim HealthCare

• Lubbock, Texas Area

• LVN

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

  Worked as a Staffing LVN in Corrections, Psychiatric hospitals, med/surgical units, and long-term geriatrics. Professional nursing care of the sick, injured, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Primary duties included basic bedside care, taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. As a staff LVN; prepared and gave injections and enemas, monitored catheters, applied dressings, medications and treatments as ordered by the physician. Show less



Texas Dept. Of Criminal Justice

• Lubbock, Texas Area

• PT. Liaison/ Investigator/ Case Manager

  • Dec 2004 - Apr 2008

  Conducted Background and personal history investigations and examinations; reviewed records and verified alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations to include interviews with offenders, staff, and witnesses and evaluated and summarized investigation findings. Conducted on-site clinical audits, special audits for medical departments and managed health care utilization. Prepared audit reports and recommended corrective action. Reviewed medical records and Pt. assessments to determine compliance with policy and procedure, correctness of assessments and quality of services and recommended corrective action to improve areas of deficiencies. Case Management and case processing of offenders that included collecting medical and administrative data. Show less



Abilene Psychiatric

• Abilene TX

• LVN

  • Sep 2005 - Feb 2007

  Geriatrics, Young Adult/Adult and Children's Inpatient Units -- Responsible for medication management and administration. Worked as a part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Age appropriate nursing care administered under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Geriatrics, Young Adult/Adult and Children's Inpatient Units -- Responsible for medication management and administration. Worked as a part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Age appropriate nursing care administered under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.



Abilene Independent School Distric

• Abilene, Texas Area

• School Nurse

  • Jul 2002 - Aug 2004

  Elementary school nurse; responsible for 490 students. Maintain an efficient, safe, and healthful environment on campus. Provide basic first aide and emergency care, emotional and physical assessments dispense medication and perform treatments with documentation. Assist with communicable disease prevention and control including monitoring current immunizations, health screenings, record and keep accurate data. Liaison between school, home, community agencies, and maintain confidentiality. Elementary school nurse; responsible for 490 students. Maintain an efficient, safe, and healthful environment on campus. Provide basic first aide and emergency care, emotional and physical assessments dispense medication and perform treatments with documentation. Assist with communicable disease prevention and control including monitoring current immunizations, health screenings, record and keep accurate data. Liaison between school, home, community agencies, and maintain confidentiality.



Outreach Health Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• LVN

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

  Worked with and cared for pediatric patients with special care needs (i.e. tracheas, G-tubes, vents, apnea monitors, etc.) Maintained patient profiles and records. Dispensed medications and treatments as directed by physician orders. Worked with and cared for pediatric patients with special care needs (i.e. tracheas, G-tubes, vents, apnea monitors, etc.) Maintained patient profiles and records. Dispensed medications and treatments as directed by physician orders.



Clyde Nursing Center

• Clyde TX

• Charge Nurse

  • Apr 1998 - Feb 1999

  Worked with and cared for geriatric clients on a daily basis. Dispensed medications to clients and provided treatments as directed by physician orders. Performed the duties of Charge Nurse and assisted in the upkeep of the facility. Documented and recorded all duties performed and actions taken in a timely fashion. Worked with and cared for geriatric clients on a daily basis. Dispensed medications to clients and provided treatments as directed by physician orders. Performed the duties of Charge Nurse and assisted in the upkeep of the facility. Documented and recorded all duties performed and actions taken in a timely fashion.



Abilene State School

• Abilene, Texas Area

• LVN

  • Dec 1984 - Apr 1998

  Worked for Abilene State School off and on through out this 14 year time period; LVN on living area for 28 individuals with physical and mental impairments; Dispensed prescribed daily medications to clients. Assisted physicians and psychiatrists with clinic and the physical assessment of patients Responsible for the care and treatment of clients within my area; Completed daily paperwork and records assigned by the Charge RN; Administered daily medications, immunizations, and treatments to clients; Paperwork for quarterly Nursing Assessments; Performed staffing and psyche medication reviews with living area psychiatrist; LVN on the cottages for high level mentally impaired individuals Training in self-medications and self-awareness to prepare clients for community placement. Show less