Mental Health Disability specialist

Posted on: 2008-01-18

Experience: Licensed Mental Health and Disability Specialist Manatee Opportunity Council/ Manatee Head Start and Early Head Start Palmetto, FL July 2006 to November 2007  Researched effectiveness of therapy and developed therapeutic TX plans.  Wrote PIR reports to establish effectiveness of program, time, and appropriateness of services to justify expenditures / grants  Maintained student/ evaluation referral records.  Consulted with parents, a teacher, family advocates in determining needs and priorities.  Prepared narrative and statistical reports for dissemination to administrators.  Expedited communication between management and general personnel.  Responded to written and telephone government requests.  Delivered oral and written presentations for new employees.  Conferred with managers to determine training needs/ problem solving.  Trained teachers in referral process regarding validity and reliability of tests.  Supervised, reviewed monthly reports of contract therapist.  Worked with fiscal officer in preparing narrative justification for purchase of new equipment and other budgetary expenditures  Wrote periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.  Reviewed agreements, for conformity to company rules and regulations.  Analyzed contracts and conferred with various department heads. Clinical Therapist/Counselor Suncoast for Community Mental Health St Petersburg, FL October 1999 to February 2006  Researched new therapeutic approaches. Developed therapeutic TX plans.  Actively participated in clinical interventions.  Discussed critical interventions with supervisors and medical staff.  Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems.  Wrote, designed and produced treatment plans.  Responded to written/ telephone requests for records and client care updates.  Conducted Interviews.  Consulted with medical doctor and other specialists concerning treatment plan and amended plan as directed.  Prepared/ presented case conceptualizations/ presentations for medical doctors  Referred client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.  Prepared documentation for insurance approval by government standards.  Advocated for and wrote and complied necessary documents for Medicaid. Public Relations Specialist Toonari Corp St. Petersburg, FL January 2000-Present  Providing strategic, marketing, and business leadership in the industry of e-commerce.  Managed business plans and projects.  Oversaw bids from existing or potential clients; kept abreast of market opportunities and striving for increased revenue while maintaining high quality standards;  Reviewed activity reports and financial statements in order to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and goals.  Maintained all financial records and produce annual reports; researched financial programs to provide funding for new/continuing operations to maximize returns on investments.  Handled accounts receivable/ payable using QuickBooks and other financial software.  Prepared fact sheets, news releases, photographs, scripts and tape recordings.  Represented employer during community projects and at public, social and business gatherings.  Reviewed literature dealing with funds available through grants from governmental agencies and private foundations.  Reviewed agreements and proposed agreements for conformity to company rates, rules and regulations.  Designed all printed advertisement. Secretary/Switchboard Operator Essilor Of AmericaSt. Petersburg, FL May 1994-Novomber 1995(temp)  Performed secretarial duties for the sales, customer service, production, and purchasing departments; preparing work, scheduling Board of Directors meetings.  Answered telephones and gave information to callers and routed calls to appropriate official.  Arranged travel schedule and reservations for management/ President.  Organized correspondence, travel arrangements, office meetings, and mailings.  Organized all forms of printed advertising.  Handled accounts payable and receivable. Receptionist/Research Specialist Chase Manhattan Bank St. Petersburg, FL January 1991- Dewcember 1993  Advised customers on baking options/accounts; clerical duties.  Communicated with over 100 different international agencies.  Operated switchboard, 30+ phone lines/200+ ext.,  Handled security system and government written and oral requests.  Greeted visitors, ascertained nature of business and conducted visitors to employer and appropriate person.  Conducted troubleshooting on-site and via telephone.  Researched accounts and checked closing figures for credits /debits.  Performed clerical duties, such as typing, proofreading.  Prepared outgoing mail, using postage-metering machine. Skills: Word, Word Perfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Works, Outlook, Power Point Education: University Of South Florida Tampa, FL BA/ Psychology August 1997 Argosy University Tampa, FL MA/ Mental Health Counseling June 2005