Katrina Jackson M.S., QMHP-A/C

Experience

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  Virginia State University

  Aug 2015 - May 2021

  -Proved an approachable teaching assistant, enhancing learning via real world/academic experiences and examples-Attended lectures, transcribed and provided notes to students, tracked attendance, proctored and graded exams, entered and maintained grades, and provided review preparation for final exam.-Held weekly office hours to provide tutoring, counseling, or assistance to students in need.-Obtained and protected information regarding student's disabilities and facilitated appropriate accommodations in the classroom. Show less -Gathered data and maintained accurate records for the laboratory-Skilled at detecting, analytical reasoning, programming skills, resolving issues, and understanding and analyzing data through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences ( SPSS ) software-Performed lab work with Cardiovascular Profiling Instrument, SPSS, Healthometer Physician Scale with Height Rod-Designed and created scientific posters presented at multiple school, regional and black psychology conferences. -Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Show less -Directly supervised the Co-Chairs of the residence hall council and worked with them to develop their leadership skills and styles.- Provided paraprofessional advising to undergraduate students in three distinct residential environments. - Developed and conducted programs on diversity, chemical abuse, mental health, personal development, relationships, security, and academic performance. - Managed administrative tasks including room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports, and the room change process. -Mediated and provided conflict resolution in a professional and timely manner and lead 10 different workshops that expose 300+ students on lessons in professionalism and presentation-Collaborated with different on campus departments such as athletics department and educational Show less

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2019 - May 2021

  • Cardiovascular Health Researcher

    Aug 2014 - May 2021

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2019
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  Good Neighbor

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

  Direct Support Professional

  - Mentored, coached, and emphasized behavioral management to residents with developmental disabilities.- Assisted residents with personal living and daily care activities in their home and community and provided direct supervision to the individuals.-Trained in providing medication and Therapeutic Options to residents -Developed and implemented behavioral management care plans-Maintained accurate reports through care tracker

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  Guiding Light Family Services

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Qualified Mental Health Professional

  • Provided intensive school based services to successfully address mental health, emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse issues that create a barrier to effective learning.• Complied with Medicaid rules and expectations, and followed guidelines provided to meet the eligibility criteria for the program.• Prepared written individual service plans, discharge reports, progress notes and quarterly notes.• Worked daily with clients diagnosed with disruptive behavior disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Depression, and Impulse Control Disorder.• Facilitated family team meetings for children that were in foster homes, group homes or hospitals.• Linked and referred clients for services.• Developed and updated documentation for authorization of services.• Documented all services provided clients. Show less

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  NEW GROWTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  Mental Health Skill Building(QMHP)

  Assessed patients' mental status through interviews or observationsDeveloped treatment plans and made referrals to appropriate agency based on patient needMonitored patients' treatment progress and kept track of their mental statusMaintained case notes on all patients

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  New Directions Behavioral Health

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Mental Health Specialist

  Mental Health Skill Building & Intensive in-home servicesMaintained cases with children and families where I helped with their strengths, needs and interestsCounseled children and adults and connected them to important servicesConducted and managed daily outreach and provided information on program services.Provided direct and indirect service to a max of 5-6 adult/child client's on an average of ten hours per week.Increased awareness of affordable health insurance options in schools, social service agencies, and community based organizations by facilitating weekly sessions.Maintained client caseload of and conducted weekly follow-upProvided direct and indirect service to each clientEnhanced clients functioning within the community setting by linking to necessary services, monitoring those services, and collaborating with the service provider.Provided support to clients and their families through the treatment planning process.Designed Individualized Service Plans that outlined client objectives and case manager interventions and revised these objectives when necessary to meet client needs.Wrote daily progress notes and reviewed quarterly progress. Show less

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  ANGELIC'S PLACE LLC

  Jun 2021 - now

  Residential Program Manager

  Supported individuals participation in the district's need-based funding programsCreated communication templates which reported outreach programs, community engagement and trends, new developments, escalated issues, and key measurement dataUnderstanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilitiesManage the Direct Support Professional staff, including, but not limited to, staff evaluations, monitoring, and scheduling/leading required staff training, seminars, and conferences.Writing Quarterly reports, ISP's and etc.Maintain relationships and meet with behavior specialists, guardians, support coordinators, etc.Oversee the residential budget and work with staff schedules to ensure overtime stays within guidelines.Responsible for scheduling Direct Support Professionals and covering shift’s as necessary.Monitor fiscal, medical, personal and ISP documentation to ensure accuracy.Submit monthly written reports to the appropriate individuals outlining operational status, progress, and concerns.Prepare progress reports for consumer's immediate support group.Ensure that staff is documenting accurate and current plans accurately,to ensure the individual overall needs are being met, i.e. employment,recreational, emotional.Relationships with Families, support coordinators and other partiesInteractions with other FamiliesRapport with Co-WorkersLeadership Show less

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  LOS Outreach Services

  Feb 2024 - now

  Program Director