Experience

New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Adolescent Therapy

  • 2020 - Present



SUN Behavioral Houston

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Therapist

  • Jun 2019 - 2020

  Clinical Therapist for Chemical Dependency in mental health hospital Clinical Therapist for Chemical Dependency in mental health hospital



HARMONY HOUSE HOMELESS SERVICES INC

• United States
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Worker

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2019

  Developed and implemented guidance services in a multicultural setting including prevention, parenting, and life skillsFacilitator of community service networks and executed presentation for life skills, psychological, and social assistance programs with psychotic developmental and behavioral disorders.Supervised and managed time sheets, evaluations, employee leave, and grievances for a team of 5 employees with caseload of up to 75 clients Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, social workers, community support workers, and housing authoritiesTrained and interacted regularly with 24-hour hotline volunteers, supporting telephone crisis counseling, and authorizing admission of residents on an emergency basis and long term transition periodsOrganized and provide intensive outpatient treatment services for dual diagnosis, addiction for homeless families in housing programsServed as a liaison between Housing Authority, health services, and local courts through involvement and development of outreach program designed to meet client’s needsResponded effectively to various on-site crisis utilizing crisis intervention strategies and DSM5.



SEARCH Homeless Services

• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rapid Rehousing Case Manager/ Intake Specialist

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

  Assisted pregnant and nursing women in a jail diversion program complete parenting and life skills classesAssessed and streamlined treatment plans, pre-and post-tests, and evaluated individual and group sessions based on client needsManages relationships with other mental health agencies to ensure holistic services were providedCoordinate and facilitate quality of care programs throughout the agencyProvide empathy training with families and counselors to develop treatment plans while monitoring ongoing progress of clientsSolidified community based outreach, intervention, motivational counseling, case management, treatment referrals, and support for at risk personsIdentified and decreased barriers that prevented housing for the homeless Guided families in identifying and clarifying goals and provide on-going encouragement in the decision-making progress



Unlimited Visions Aftercare

• Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2015

  Provided support, referrals, and advocacy for children, staff, and parents to develop plans for children experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, family, relationship issues, and sexual abuse.Develop, coordinate, and implement an evidence based substance abuse prevention curriculum (Project TND), intake assessments, and screenings for substance abusing clientsCoordinate and facilitate community youth and family events while presenting service information for participantsDelivered lectures on drug and alcohol prevention, conflict resolution, life skills, and career counseling in alternative school settingsMaintained confidential client information in compliance regulation while facilitating marketing strategies to distribute education materials including reports, pamphlets, and posters