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Keesha James

Denham Springs

Summary

Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Apollo Behavior Health, excelling in crisis intervention and treatment planning. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and facilitate group therapy, fostering client resilience and growth. Adept at clinical documentation and effective communication, ensuring high-quality care and support for diverse populations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Clinician

Apollo Behavior Health
07.2024 - Current
  • Conduct psych-social assessments
  • Develop treatment plans
  • Provide group psychotherapy
  • Provide individual psychotherapy
  • Case management
  • Discharge planning

Community Care Coordinator/MHP

Spectrum Rehab Services, Denham Springs, LA
Denham Springs
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • Created consumer-focused, family-centered environments to enhance support systems.
  • Executed strength-based, solution-focused crisis interventions effectively.
  • Assisted LMHP with paperwork completion for efficient service delivery.
  • Coordinated discharge documentation for review by LMHP and Corporate Compliance.
  • Managed after-hours on-call responsibilities to ensure continuous client support.
  • Submitted all required documentation to LMHP and Office Manager promptly.
  • Maintained weekly hours as a Mental Health Professional to fulfill role requirements.
  • Facilitated completion of initial and concurrent treatment authorization paperwork as assigned.

Behavioral Health Professional (Master’s Level)

Graves, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provide individual and family counseling.
  • Provide parent/family intervention.
  • Assess behavior and provide information to supervisor, LMHP and medical director.
  • Provide psychological rehabilitation.
  • Document services provided.
  • Provide community psychiatric support and treatment
  • Behavior intervention development

Family Service Worker I (Early Prevention)

Norfolk Department of Human Services, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conduct field visits to schools, hospitals, and community.
  • Provides services and assistance to citizens by assessing clients' needs.
  • Complete at least one monthly visit in the home with the family, more if needed.
  • Provide crisis stabilization services.
  • Secures the well-being of all clients including children, older adults, and families.
  • Manages caseloads by maintaining organized files.
  • Accurate and prompt documentation for all telephone and face to face contacts.

Family Service Worker I (CPS Investigator)

Norfolk Department of Human Services, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Conduct field visits to schools, hospitals, and community.
  • Provides services and assistance to citizens by assessing clients' needs.
  • Complete at least one monthly visit in the home with the family, more if needed.
  • Coordinates with law enforcement and school personnel.
  • Provide crisis stabilization services.
  • Secures the well-being of all clients including children, older adults and families and removing victims from homes if necessary.
  • Manages caseloads by maintaining organized files.
  • Accurate and prompt documentation for all telephone and face to face contacts.
  • Prepares for court by attending court hearings with written reports and verbal testimonies, filing petitions and affidavits, and coordinating activities with attorneys and law enforcement.

Intensive In-Home Counselor (Contract)

Kennedy Group LLC, Hampton, VA
Hampton
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Counseled adolescents with mental health disorders (i.e., bipolar, schizoaffective, major depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, oppositional defiant disorder).
  • Implemented approaches to client that utilize and enhance consumers natural supports.
  • Coordinated service plans with involved family, caregivers, medical, psychiatric, and other providers.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing and provided stage appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained all applicable professional, legal, and ethical standards, including confidentiality, dual relations, and informed consent.
  • Provided clear, organized, timely progress notes, monthly reports, and quarterlies to meet state, federal and regional and department standards.
  • Coordinated with community agencies to carry out treatment plan.

Mental Health Support Specialist

Garrison Group, Hampton, VA
Hampton
11.2017 - 12.2017
  • Counseled adults with mental health disorders (i.e. bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder).
  • Clinical Notations with Medicaid standards.
  • Consulted with clients when developing Individual Service Plans.
  • Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
  • Met with clients in their homes to promote continuity of care.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.

Career Counselor/Training Personnel

United States Navy, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk
10.2012 - 08.2017
  • Tracked and recorded career applications and other related data.
  • Assisted individuals with renewing their military contracts.
  • Provided guidance and administrative support to department personnel.
  • Revamped and implemented an effective training program.
  • Assisted with college enrollment.

IDD Case Manager

Singing River Services, Gautier, MS
Gautier
02.2009 - 08.2012
  • Assisted clients with intellectual disabilities in obtaining independence and stability in the community.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments with (cerebral palsy, bi-polar, Down syndrome, autism).
  • Maintained appropriate boundaries with clients.
  • Conducted home visits and transportation, as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of adult patient care, conditions, progress, and concerns.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing social skills, money management skills, personal care skills, job interviewing skills, and job searching skills.

Education

Master’s - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University
Online
09.2020

Bachelor’s - Psychology

Troy University
Troy, AL
05.2009

Skills

  • Clinical documentation
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving

Training

  • Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center- Inpatient Treatment Internship (2019-09 to 2020-02)
  • Jerious Counseling Services-Counseling Practicum (2019-09 to 2019-12)

Certification

Provisional License Professional Counselor (PLPC), Louisiana State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

Timeline

Inpatient Clinician

Apollo Behavior Health
07.2024 - Current

Community Care Coordinator/MHP

Spectrum Rehab Services, Denham Springs, LA
02.2022 - 10.2024

Behavioral Health Professional (Master’s Level)

Graves, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA
06.2021 - 08.2021

Family Service Worker I (Early Prevention)

Norfolk Department of Human Services, Norfolk, VA
03.2019 - 03.2021

Family Service Worker I (CPS Investigator)

Norfolk Department of Human Services, Norfolk, VA
03.2018 - 03.2019

Intensive In-Home Counselor (Contract)

Kennedy Group LLC, Hampton, VA
11.2017 - 04.2018

Mental Health Support Specialist

Garrison Group, Hampton, VA
11.2017 - 12.2017

Career Counselor/Training Personnel

United States Navy, Norfolk, VA
10.2012 - 08.2017

IDD Case Manager

Singing River Services, Gautier, MS
02.2009 - 08.2012

Master’s - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University

Bachelor’s - Psychology

Troy University

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