School Counselor

• Aug 2023 - Present

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2023

Provided individual, group, and family mental health therapy to children ages 6-14 in day treatment program. Also provided substance abuse individual and group counseling to adolescents in an outpatient setting. Employee of the year 2022 Provided individual, group, and family mental health therapy to children ages 6-14 in day treatment program. Also provided substance abuse individual and group counseling to adolescents in an outpatient setting. Employee of the year 2022

NC START West Resource Center Director

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2021

• Managed therapeutic respite facility for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses while working in a person-centered, multi-systemic based mindset • Developed and implemented therapeutic groups focusing on positive psychology, mindfulness, coping skill development and social skill development • Provided crisis support services for individuals and provided strength-based recommendations to team members for wrap around services • Trained and supervised respite support professionals to ensure team members are adhering to program procedures • Organized and supervised individual admission and discharges and ensured proper documentation is up to date • Participated in community education events and provided feedback and information to providers in the community Show less

Residential Supervisor

• Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

Managed residential group home housing eight youth with dual diagnoses (developmental disabilities and mental health). Provided crisis management daily. Supervised 40 staff members to provide best care for youth, ensuring all trainings were up to date. Served as an advocate for youth in educational and clinical settings. Managed budgets, regulatory mandates, scheduling and payroll responsibilities. Collaborated with clinical team to develop appropriate behavior plans and residential goals. Led staff meetings and supervision regularly. Participated in campus wide committees to develop new programs for youth Show less

Mental Health Counseling Intern

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Internship placement site in day treatment educational setting. Carried individual caseload and lead psychoeducational Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups. Developed treatment plans for each client. Active participant in CSE meetings and developed collaborative relationships with teachers, psychiatrists, and school administration

Acting Supervisor

• Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

Functioned as interim supervisor to assist in management of budget and staff scheduling. Supervised 8 staff members to provide proper care to youth being served. Collaborated with clinical team to develop goals and behavior plans. Ensured staff training was updated and lead staff meetings regularly.

Medical Liaison DSP III

• Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

Delivered direct care and support for adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavioral setbacks. Assisted clients to improve daily living skills and to develop effective coping skills. Provided medications daily to youth and transported on medical visits. Served as a medical case manager for all eight youth. Functioned as a liaison for parents, families, doctors, school personnel and clinical team. Organized and updated prescriptions and medical paperwork as needed.