Education
University of Houston - Main Campus
Master of Social Work - MSW
Activities and societies: GLOBE Team Training Fellowship & Phi Alpha Honor Society
GLOBE Team Training is a professional training program that increases the number of culturally competent social workers who deliver behavioral health services to underserved populations.
University of Houston - Main Campous
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - BS
Relevant coursework: Small Group Communication, Social Psychology, Psychology Statistics, Sociology, and Abnormal Psychology.
Holley Counseling, PLLC
Experience
2022 - Current
The Mind-Body Collaborative
Austin, TX
Clinical Manager
Spearhead development of Recovery and Vocational Tracks
Cultivate psychological safety amongst clinical team members
Oversee morning clinical meetings and case consultation meetings
Serve as a bridge between the Operations and Clinical department
Collaborate with CEO and CFO on managing budgetary and financial responsibilities
Recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ staff members alongside Leadership team
Model engagement, attunement, and curiosity in one-on-one and group process settings
Create a workplace culture that emphasizes identified mission, vision, and values of TMBC
Maintain employee work schedules including case assignments, PTO, and telecommuting
Implement CAMS to counsel suicidal clients, in addition to recovery and vocational counseling
Supervise Clinical team members, with a focus on professional development and team cohesion
2019 - 2020
Palmer Drug Abuse Program
Houston, TX
Contract Social Worker
Worked closely with Executive Director to enhance program effectiveness and scope of programming
Provided group psychotherapy on a weekly basis, in addition to co-facilitating a vocational skills group
Developed paperwork, documentation, and protocol to strengthen and further develop PDAP services
2016 - 2022
The Menninger Clinic
Pathfinder Program
Houston, TX
Addiction Counselor
Screened, completed intake documentation, oriented, and provided diagnoses to clients with Substance Use Disorders and refer to Pathfinder's Chemical Dependency Track
Oversaw Pathfinder's drug testing protocol alongside Jen Clement, LPC, LCDC
Educated coworkers on recovery pathways and Substance Use Disorders, both informally and through “Lunch & Learns”
Led and co-facilitated groups on relapse prevention, chemical dependency education, and weekend activities
Created an on-site All-Recovery meeting and encouraged attendance through incentives and outside speakers
Consistently secured and screened All-Recovery speakers, preparing them to tailor their stories effectively for our clients
Rehabilitation Specialist
Spearheaded Pathfinder's transition to virtual services during community COVID-19 exposure, utilizing Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Formalized Zoom protocol, creating instructional documentation and personally teach coworkers how to use the program
Provided clients with vocational counseling to facilitate growth of meaningful role (work, school, volunteering, etc.)
Offered oversight and accountability with clients' schoolwork
Created and polished resumes, practiced interviewing skills, and assisted in job / career search
Implemented crisis intervention skills as needed when clients were experiencing mental health emergencies
Enhanced quality of client ADLs through supportive and constructive
feedback
2014 - 2016
Center for Success and Independence
Houston, TX
Recovery Support Staff
Created and promoted incentives for treatment progress, promoting both personal and group growth as well as unifying the units as a whole
Coordinated and implemented on-site activities and off-site outings, while keeping client’s personal schedules and nutrition in mind
Mobilized direct care staff for outings, securing proper ratio and transportation
Oversaw the supervision of clients while off-site at all times
Ensured the boundary maintenance between male and female clients
Maximized scale and scope of activities while conserving company resources
Promoted a recovery oriented environment in the inpatient setting, conveying a positive role model of what it means to be responsible young adult
Ensured availability flexibility, navigating the fluid nature of week-to-week activity programming
Implemented documentation of recovery activities and the impact had on clients for clinical purposes
Offered recovery support in both one-on-one and group settings, utilizing DBT skill education
Mental Health Technician
Cultivated meaningful relationships with clients, establishing an atmosphere of trust through reaching out in a caring and understanding manner
Maintained responsibility for observing and charting client behavior in both an inpatient and outpatient setting
Offered emotional support and advice to clients, often in the context of process groups
Attended staff meetings with the treatment team & offered insight into client’s progress within the program
Distributed medication to clients, oversaw hygiene, food and laundry services
Demonstrated an ability to de-escalate crisis situations with behaviorally challenged clients