Kiaria Bradley
Raceland
Summary
Skilled Mental Health Specialist II with a degree in Family and Consumer Science Child Social Services and a strong background in mental health services. Successfully managed patient caseloads and delivered psychosocial rehabilitation services to clients, contributing to positive patient outcomes. Exceptional communication and patient management skills have consistently yielded desirable results. Organized and dependable, excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Specialist
Merakey Behavioral Health
Thibodaux, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in understanding their rights and responsibilities as tenants, promoting healthy landlord-tenant relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring confidentiality and efficient case management.
- Explained rental and housing regulations to clients and helped each discover best options for housing.
- Assisted applicants in filling out housing applications and verifying assets.
- Established positive rapport with clients by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their unique needs.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in staff meetings and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and adherence to program requirements.
Mental Health Specialist II
Seaside Healthcare
Alexandria, La
12.2015 - Current
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided clients with recommendations to community service
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Mental Health Specialist II
Wrap Around Services Of Raceland
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Family And Consumer Science Child Social Services - Psychology
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.2015
Skills
- Patient Intervention
- Crisis Resolution
- Mental Health Support
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Team Meetings
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Community Mental Health Programs
- HIPAA Requirements
- Collaborative Treatment Planning
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Care Coordinator
- Recreational Activity Planning
- Progress Documentation
Timeline
Housing Specialist
Merakey Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Specialist II
Seaside Healthcare
12.2015 - Current
Mental Health Specialist II
Wrap Around Services Of Raceland
08.2015 - 12.2015
Family And Consumer Science Child Social Services - Psychology
Nicholls State University