Howard Martin II
Mental Health Illness Liaison at Dallas County Probate Court- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity & Inclusion in HR Management
HRCIJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
CPR & First Aid Training
Metro Care Services Inc.Jan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Adult Needs Strengths Assessment (ANSA) Certification
Metrocare ServicesJan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Anger Management Facilitator Certification,
Metro Care Services Inc.Jan, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Law Enforcement Training
Wichita State UniversityJan, 2004- Oct, 2024 -
Drug & Alcohol Group Facilitator Training
Wichita State UniversityJan, 2003- Oct, 2024 -
Domestic Court Mediator Certification
, Wichita KansasJan, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Effective Black Parenting Trainer/Facilitator Certification,
The Center for the Improvement of Child CenterJan, 1999- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Dallas County Probate Court
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mental Health Illness Liaison
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2017 - Present
⇨ Complete 40 to 50 face-to-face interviews per week, and 60 to 90 phone calls on the average weekly, complete intake to assess criteria are met and set an appointment for applicant to complete mental health warrant documentation. ⇨ Screen potential candidates for involuntary commitment to psychiatric inpatient care treatment facilities, coordinate case law with Probate County Judge and clerks, and contact local law enforcement for implementation as needed. ⇨ Practice HIPAA confidentiality, Texas Mental Health Code, safeguard patient health information, maintain mental illness warrant documentation and case files, and prepare yearly status reports to provide to probate judge.⇨ Served as liaison between mental health court, Dallas County Behavioral Health, and other outside medical establishments in the community to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Court program.⇨ Coordinated with correctional and law enforcement agencies, courts, and mental health agencies in treatment and supervision of candidates including informing appropriate release agreement violations. ⇨ Confirm criteria during the patient assessment, write mental health illness warrant, and assign to psychiatric hospital for continued mental health services.
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GIFT OF LIFE HOSPICE LLC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Chaplain
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2014 - 2016
⇨ Provide spiritual counseling personalized for patient and family members for phone calls, visits, memorial services, and bereavement services including assisting in providing comfort, support, and words of peacefulness.⇨ Delivered timely spiritual assessments and compassionate interventions to patients, families, and staff members through visits, triaging spiritual distress and responding to emerging crises.⇨ Specialized in end-of-life spiritual care, facilitating deep connections with patients and their loved ones around legacy, meaning and the gifts or challenges of the dying process.⇨ Advocated for and triaged needs of hospice patients and family members and coordinated with interdisciplinary group to address spiritual and emotional needs. ⇨ Prepared written reports on patient interactions and assisted the medical staff in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
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Dallas Metrocare Svc
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Qualified Mental Health Professional
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2010 - 2016
⇨ Provided psychosocial/rehabilitative and case management services to adolescents and adults with serious emotional disturbances and/or mental illness to improve functionality within the community, including home, life, and school. ⇨ Completed assessments, and developed measurable treatment goals and objectives to maximize each individual’s level of functioning, reduce hospitalizations, and successful reintegration in social settings and everyday activities. ⇨ Supervised clinic during clinic managers off duty hours, oversaw service coordination, emergency services, referrals, and crisis interventions including advocacy, and continuity of care for hospital follow-ups and jail releases as scheduled. ⇨ Ensured authorizations for clinical services were completed, worked cross-functionally with interdisciplinary treatment team, conducted evaluations, consulted with peers, and documented all contact attempts, assessments, and sessions. ⇨ Co-facilitated family education workshops and conducted rehabilitation sessions in individual, group, or family sessions.
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Providence Of Texas
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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Therapist 1, Qualified Mental Health Professional
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2007 - 2010
⇨ Delivered psychosocial, rehabilitation, and case management services to adolescents and adults with serious emotional disturbances and/or mental to improve functionality within the community, including home, life, and school.⇨ Documented and maintained client-related paperwork, including federal and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes ⇨ Coordinated with referring agencies, treatment team, and families to establish and monitor goals/objectives for caseload⇨ Communicated with relatives of clients about diagnoses and treatment programs, administered individual and family assessments, facilitated group therapy, peer support groups, and parenting classes.⇨ Advised clients on community resources, made referrals and developed treatment plans including for Medicaid Authorizations.
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THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER DALLAS AND NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS, INC
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Contract Case Manager
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2007 - 2008
⇨ Conducted needs assessments on family members ages 19 and older to determine service needs within 48 hours of referrals. Completed an Individual Development Plan (IDP), and documented follow-up on all assigned families.⇨ Provided case management services to families affected by Katrina and Rita under a grant from the Dallas Housing Authority Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP).⇨ Assisted families in achieving economic independence through permanent housing and/or employment. ⇨ Conducted needs assessments on family members ages 19 and older to determine service needs within 48 hours of referrals. Completed an Individual Development Plan (IDP), and documented follow-up on all assigned families.⇨ Provided case management services to families affected by Katrina and Rita under a grant from the Dallas Housing Authority Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP).⇨ Assisted families in achieving economic independence through permanent housing and/or employment.
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Education
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Brite Divinity School
Master of Arts - MA, Theological and Ministerial Studies -
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Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts: General Studies, Social Work -
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Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts - AA, Social Work
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