Alyssa Smith

Experience

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  Pasco Detention Center

  May 2007 - Jan 2012

  Mental Health Worker

  - Conducted interviews by inmate request and staff referral to evaluate inmates for symptoms of mental illness and difficulty coping. - Made appropriate referrals to psychiatrist and/or psychiatric nurse practitioners for psychiatric medication management. - Initiated suicide prevention measures and provided crisis intervention services for inmates in distress. - Provided support services and counseling for inmates with mental illness, offering knowledge of coping skills and substance abuse treatment - Collaborated with related organizations including Public Defender's Office, behavioral healthcare facilities, and court-appointed mental health evaluators for continuity of care of inmates. - Cooperated and worked closely with law enforcement staff. Show less

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  Gracepoint Wellness

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Office Manager

  - Oversaw functions of front office in a growing mental health outpatient facility including scheduling, initial client triages, and insurance verification- Created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families and individuals receiving services, answering questions and providing guidance as the initial point of contact - Maintained positive, proactive open communication with staff in office and throughout organization including billing, managed care, crisis services, and upper management to ensure most efficient and accurate procedures- Actively participated with Program Supervisor and Manager in formation and implementation of fresh, new ideas to keep practice innovative and best serving the needs of clientele Show less

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  University of South Florida

  May 2014 - Mar 2016

  Center for Student Well-Being, Administrative Support Specialist

  - Coordinated the Wellness Center reception area and assists the department by greeting students and visitors, answering telephone calls for Wellness Education regarding programs/activities, services, and consults.- Coordinated the purchase order process, invoice tracking, reconciliation, and ordering of all office supplies and materials for Wellness Education Department.- Responsible for weekly tracking, compilation, and analysis of Wellness Education program activity and Wellness Center usage data and develops monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.- Reserved meeting space, transportation services, and travel for the department.- Worked with vendors for office supplies, equipment, products, and promotional items.- Coordinated campus visits for guests.- Main contact with IT regarding; extension and name changes, phone mailboxes, student email access. Main contact with Facilities and Work Control for repairs and service calls. Show less

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  Florida Department of Health

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

  Senior Health Educator

  - Created community-based health programs to meet the needs of diverse target populations- Delivered community outreach presentations on a variety of health topics, engaging community members in health behavior changes and informing them of local resources- Evaluated and monitored programming efforts for improvement opportunities and success in meeting objectives- Collaborated with other public health professionals and community organizations to create strong partnerships in addressing health needs of the community- Participated in community health assessment, community health improvement planning, and organizational strategic planning, with a strong emphasis on promotion of health equity- Lead and facilitated internal quality improvement projects - Participated in special projects and committees, such as photovoice, employee wellness, school health, accreditation, and injury prevention Show less

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  Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  Health Educator Consultant
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  AdventHealth West Florida

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Community Health Program Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Community Health Coordinator

    Oct 2021 - Nov 2022