Experience

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  BrightView

  • United States

  • Behavioral Health Supervisor

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • United States

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  HealthPoint Family Care, Inc.

  • United States

  • Mental Health Counselor and Pet Therapist

    • Aug 2021 - Apr 2024
    • United States

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  Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions

  • Highland Heights, KY

  • Family Navigator

    • Dec 2018 - Jul 2021
    • Highland Heights, KY

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  NorthKey Community Care

  • Ft. Wright, KY

  • SUD Therapist

    • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Ft. Wright, KY

    Provide evaluations within the Jail Services program, helping inmates obtain different treatment options for their substance use disorders.Work in conjunction with DCBS to provide evaluation and treatment plans to reunite parents, struggling with substance use, with their children. Evaluate folks struggling with substance use who are looking for help with various opiate treatment options, connecting them with providers and support. Assist with providing mental health evaluations for Northern KY Regional Mental Health Court, providing diagnostic criteria in order to help folks obtain mental health treatment.

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  Children's Home of Northern Kentucky

  • Covington, KY

  • Therapist and Targeted Case Manager in Substance Use Disorders

    • Apr 2015 - Sep 2017
    • Covington, KY

    Working with at-risk adolescents struggling with substance usage disorders, helping to build bridges to brighter futures. We aid in providing consistency and structure to help our adolescents find their way into the future with better coping skills and health and wholeness.

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  Awareness and Discovery

  • 1701 Monmouth Street

  • Parenting Educator and Coach

    • Jul 2009 - Jul 2016
    • 1701 Monmouth Street

    Develop, implement, and document confidential treatment plans with clientsGuide individuals and families in developing life skills, problem solving techniques, stress management proficiency, and relationship buildingFacilitate parenting groups of 8-14 individuals, focusing on discipline, communication, and modelingCertified facilitator in Family Wellness, Families in Transition, and Love’s Cradle instructionProvide life coaching, utilizing the Reality Therapy model

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  Brighton Center

  • 601 Washington Avenue Newport, KY

  • Admissions Specialist, Center for Employment Training

    • Nov 2012 - Apr 2015
    • 601 Washington Avenue Newport, KY

    Processed and coordinated new admissions to CET Actively sought new trainees to participate in the CET programConnected with potential students through community out-reach and marketing, resource and job fairsFacilitated weekly Information Session and Orientation presentationsFacilitated a Change Team as team leader, focusing on process, marketing, and continuous quality improvementCollaborated with faculty and staff on retention of students and case managementManaged the non-tax operations and flow at the CET VITA (volunteer income tax assistance) site

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  Mary Kay

  • Independent Beauty Consultant

    • Aug 2008 - Dec 2012

    Provided beauty consultations to individuals who were interested in learning more about skin careMaintained a plentiful inventory of products

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  Cininnati Woman's Club

  • Cincinnati, OH

  • Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

    • Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
    • Cincinnati, OH

    Worked as a Temporary full-time employee, while waiting to obtain permanent full-time employment in the field of Social ServicesManaged the scheduling of events and programs through the Jonas Club management system

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  Barrington of Fort Thomas

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

    Performed critical front desk operations including handling a multi-line phone system, computer systems, client billing, and maintenance of resident and staff filesAdministered pre-hire employment verifications including abuse checks, background checks, OIG checks, and adhered to I-9 complianceSupervised and trained clerical staff and arranged for employee training through scheduling and organizing training materials, including state compliance of in-service training

  • Self-Image Consultant

    • Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

    Provided hand massages and facials to the residents on a weekly basis, using the various Mary Kay lotionsProvided a sense of touch and relaxation for senior residents

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  Catholic Charities of Northern KY

  • School-Based Counselor and Parenting Educator

    • Aug 2001 - Mar 2009

    Parenting Educator March 2006—March 2009Facilitated various education groups for parents, including interactive parent-child groups. Adhered to COA standards with regard to documentation and case management, carrying a case load of 25-40 parents in on-going weekly groupsSchool-Based Counselor August 2001—May 2006Assessed, diagnosed, and treated individuals with mental health disorders including anxiety, ADD/ADHD, carrying a case load of between 80-100 students in 5 different schools. Collaborated with other staff members, community agencies, and family members of clients to perform clinical assessments and to develop, manage, and modify confidential treatment plans

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  St. John's United Church of Christ

  • Pastoral Care Associate and Confirmation Instructor

    • Aug 1983 - May 2000

    Pastoral Care Associate August 1994—May 2000Administered religious rites and sacraments, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, and worship servicesManaged the day-to-day operations of a 500-member church while serving as the interim associateDeveloped, facilitated, and supervised bereavement groups of 10-20 individualsConfirmation Instructor August 1983—May 2000Facilitated Confirmation instruction, including planning, organizing, and implementing retreats and special programming with classes ranging from 15-25 Middle School students