Experience

Livingston County Community Mental Health Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator- Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  ● Coordinate and supervise interdisciplinary team in completing holistic assessment that meets federal requirements as defined by the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987● Complete biopsychosocial and psychiatric assessments with individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and/or developmental disability● Train community partners to enable their compliance with Michigan Department of Health andHuman Services OBRA requirements● Assess level of care necessity for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness anddevelopmental disabilities to promote community inclusion and overall well-being

• Mental Health Therapist

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  ● Implement therapeutic clinical interventions by providing Solution Focused Brief Therapy foradults over the age of 50 with mild to moderate mental illness or co-occuring disorders● Provide home-based services to build rapport and promote engagement in longer term mental health services



Washtenaw County Community Mental Health

• Client Services Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2018

  Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)● Street outreach and crisis response to individuals with severe mental illness and co-occuring disorders who are currently experiencing homelessness● Collaborate with area agencies and landlords to secure and maintain housing for individuals with extreme barriers to permanent housing● Establish rapport and therapeutic alliance using a trauma informed approach to engage clients in physical and mental health services● Complete SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) applicationsAdult Severe and Persistent Mental Illness Program● Ensure that treatment remains person-centered and support clients in reaching their goals● Directly assist clients in crisis in agency, home, and throughout the community● Coordinate and collaborate with client’s network of care, including professional and natural supports● Support clients in remaining in compliance with Alternative Treatment Orders● Provide psychoeducation to assist clients and natural supports in understanding and acceptingmental health diagnosis and benefits of mental health treatment.



Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Enrollment and Matching Specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Interview and assess volunteer, children, and families to determine appropriateness for the program• Meet needs of volunteers and families by linking individuals to appropriate community resources • Match mentors with mentees of five counties using an intentional matching process• Facilitate volunteer orientation and training sessions• Advise and complete tasks for Director of Mentoring programs as a member of the Lead team• Collect data to track youth outcomes and strength of relationship• Participate as member in Staff Affirmation Team, implemented to improve work place moral and satisfaction

• Customer Relations Specialist

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Provide high- level customer service in response to all client and stakeholder inquiries and leads• Recruit, screen, and process both families and volunteers for entry into the program• Conduct background and reference checks for potential volunteers



Samaritas

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Home Based Therapy Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Shadow and assist clinicians provide services to youth and caregivers with mental health challenges• Complete assessments, gather background information, and write case notes• Co-lead therapy sessions with youth and caregivers in home, school, and community settings• Assist clinicians in trauma assessments with youth ages 3-14-years-old• Gain a basic understanding of trauma assessment tools and strategies • Shadow and assist clinicians provide services to youth and caregivers with mental health challenges• Complete assessments, gather background information, and write case notes• Co-lead therapy sessions with youth and caregivers in home, school, and community settings• Assist clinicians in trauma assessments with youth ages 3-14-years-old• Gain a basic understanding of trauma assessment tools and strategies



Heritage Community of Kalamazoo

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hospitality Server

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  • Daily interaction and rapport building with older adult residents of skilled nursing facility• Maintain knowledge of transitional social and dietary needs and preferences of residents • Learn and exercise communication skills and de-escalation techniques for working with individuals experiencing dementia or other mental health challenges. • Manage and complete a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, highly-structured environment • Daily interaction and rapport building with older adult residents of skilled nursing facility• Maintain knowledge of transitional social and dietary needs and preferences of residents • Learn and exercise communication skills and de-escalation techniques for working with individuals experiencing dementia or other mental health challenges. • Manage and complete a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, highly-structured environment



Bethany Christian Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foster Care Case Manager Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Provide support and assistance to foster care case manager and individuals experiencing the foster care system• Monitor parenting times, assist with home visits, attend court, transport clients, and write reports• Co-teach parenting class for parents who have children in the foster system • Provide support and assistance to foster care case manager and individuals experiencing the foster care system• Monitor parenting times, assist with home visits, attend court, transport clients, and write reports• Co-teach parenting class for parents who have children in the foster system