Experience

Upper Bay Counseling & Support

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

• Outpatient Therapist

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Individual, Family and group therapy Individual, Family and group therapy



Empowering Minds Resource Center

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

• Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  Ensures compliance with COMAR contract terms, policies, and procedures.· Develops individualized rehabilitation plans based on the client’s rehabilitation assessment for clients which involve measurable terms and target dates for goals associated with client's needs and strengths.· Conducts rehabilitation plan reviews, evaluating rehabilitation goals every three-six months to document the client’s progress towards the reduction of functional behavioral impairments and restoration of skills, perceived barriers, and goal changes as needed. · Completes Initial Authorizations and Concurrent Authorizations, utilizing the Value Options web-based system.· Works cooperatively with family and professionals to coordinate services with other agencies and programs in the best interest of the client. · Develops and assures that rehabilitation services meet the needs of the individuals served by the program.· Educates direct care staff on how to provide rehabilitation services that correlate to the goals identified in the individual's Individualized Rehabilitation Plan · Completes periodic Case Reviews, and provides additional resources to PRP Counselors that the client will benefit from



Ravens Medical Adult Daycare

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Clinical Social Worker

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  Coordinated and implemented individual, group, and family counseling with neuro psychiatric clients who have co occurring disorders, such as Paranoid Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, and Substance abuse in a medical setting· Conducted intake assessments, screenings, and other psychological assessments in accordance to COMAR regulations, for clients with Axis III diagnoses· Treatment planned within a multidisciplinary team, in conjuction with clients’ Plan of Care· Linked clients and their careproviders to other community services as needed



Hope Health Systems, Inc

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

• Mental Health Therapist

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2013

  Administered individual, group, and family therapy, to neuropsychiatric clients with co-occurring disorders, such as Paranoid Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, and Substance abuse with a newly evolving program in a medical setting· Conducted intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and screenings for clients who were experiencing adjustment issues to chronic health conditions· Facilitated and implemented psycho-educational, and support groups, such as, Social skills building, Health and wellness, Disability support, and Sex and sexuality for disabilities, along with Grief support · Assisted in supportive intervention, such as “Emergency Petitions,” for clients in crisis, including suicidality and homicidality· Implemented therapy services with clients who have multiple Axis III diagnoses, including Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Seizure Disorders, HIV and AIDS, Substance and age induced Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, and Paralysis· Administered individual and family therapy to adults, children, and adolescents with co-occurring disorders including Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Substance Abuse, ADHD, and Anxiety Disorders



Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Administered individual counseling, along with case management services to Veterans with complex co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse, cognitive impairments and severe mental illness· Co-facilitated therapy and psycho-educational groups· Participated and assisted in interdisciplinary treatment planning· Conducted comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments· Referred Veterans to a variety of resources according to their needs· Documented all individual and group contacts



KeyPoint Health

• United States
• Government Administration

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  Contributed to the rehabilitation of a caseload of dually diagnosed clients with serious and persistent mental illness, and substance abuse by providing individual counseling, advocacy and case management services with the goals of preventing re-hospitalization and crisis· Taught psycho-educational classes such as Diversity and Mental Illness and Substance Abuse· Assessed clients’ needs and developed community rehabilitation goals accordingly· Encouraged socialization by supervising daily off-site trips· Completed individual rehabilitation plans, and monthly progress notes as part of a multidisciplinary team· Completed and submitted Concurrent Reviews for clients to receive mental health services



Catholic Charities of Baltimore

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Child and Family Services Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

  Provided treatment foster care children with case management services according to their needs· Assisted in maintaining treatment foster home placements for children while abiding by COMAR regulations· Performed bi-weekly home visits with foster care children and their foster families· Co-facilitated and observed monthly support groups for Treatment Foster Care parents· Developed and updated individual treatment plans as part of an interdisciplinary team, along with documenting monthly progress notes



Harford Memorial Hospital

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

• Behavioral Health Unit Human Services Intern

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Behavioral Health Unit· Provided acute, intensive, short term psychiatric care for diverse populations such as those with substance abuse issues, and mental illness · Completed bio-psychosocial assessments in an effective and timely manner according to JCAHO standards· Assisted in assessing and evaluating mental health patients in the Emergency Room· Identified the strengths and needs of patients, while actively participating in a multidisciplinary team· Coordinated discharge plans for community mental health services



Kennedy Krieger Institute

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Services Intern/Program Aide

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  Aided in the implementing of the Individualized Education Program for children with special needs· Provided one on one supervision and instruction to students in the classroom· Completed accurate documentation in reference to students’ behavior Aided in the implementing of the Individualized Education Program for children with special needs· Provided one on one supervision and instruction to students in the classroom· Completed accurate documentation in reference to students’ behavior