Experience

Central Counties Mhmr

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

• Program Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Pathways Group Counseling Center

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate

  • Sep 2018 - Present



Central Counties Mhmr

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

• Program Specialist

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

  Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessments and administrative activities related to the Employment Program. Collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of the Employment Program. Serves as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to explain and provide technical assistance on program specifics and requirements. Provide assessment, case management, career counseling, and direct care services to individuals in need of employment services. Conducts surveys and/or reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Assists in grant writing, program/service implementation, program management and budget planning/monitoring. Markets programs to community and professional groups to encourage and/or improve interest in the Employment Program. Analyzes legislation and assists with the development of recommendations for policy and programmatic issues relating to the implementation, improvement, and/or expansion or reduction of program funding. Show less

• Employment Specialist

  • Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

  Build relationships with Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and Social Security Administration in catchment area and establish ongoing relationships.Develop relationships with Chamber of Commerce and other local business associations.Obtain and provide resources for personalized benefits counseling for consumers entering the workforce.Establish and build relationships with employers in five county catchment areas.Develop and implement Evidence Based Practices based on Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model of the Supported Employment toolkit ( SAMSHA).Research peer LMHAs to benchmark employment services and potential funding opportunities.Develop and maintain list of employment opportunities for Center consumers.Educate Central Counties staff on Supportive Employment efforts. Attend Behavioral Health Management Team meeting quarterly to update and educate management staff on supported employment efforts. Show less



Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas

• Waco, Texas Area

• Career Coach

  • Oct 2014 - May 2016

  Recruit in-school and out-of-school youth in compliance with the WIOA contract. Serve as Intake/Eligibility Specialist. Obtain eligibility documentation and complete intake packet; conduct assessments to determine appropriate service interventions. Provide career counseling to youth ages 16-24 meeting eligibility requirements to assist at risk youth in meeting educational and employment goals. Conduct STRONGS assessment and provide appropriate feedback in order to assist clients in education and career planning. Complete and monitor Individual Service Plans with all clients to ensure accuracy of services provided. Implement creative and dynamic services to assist clients in reaching education and career goals. Assist in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of program activities. Conduct individual counseling to CIS clients using Client Centered Therapy as needed. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship within the community. Show less



Central Counties MHMR

• Temple, TX

• Social Worker I

  • Dec 2011 - Jul 2014

  Developing and maintaining long-term contact with consumers, consumer families, and service providers for medical, social, behavioral, educational and related service needs. Planning, developing, and implementing of agency programs and providing technical assistance and training to program staff. Works in conjunction with prescribers, nurses, caseworkers and support staff to provide treatment in the consumer’s best interests. Works with a strong emphasis on the provision of rehabilitative services, i.e. skills training and medication education training. Manages a caseload of approximately 160 consumers. Advocates for consumers in the community, links consumers with resources, and monitors implemented services. Screens individual seeking services to identify qualification for services and assess for crisis situations. Completes required documentation in consumer’s chart (paper and electronic). Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Show less