Danielle Alexander, Ed.D., LPC

Experience

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  Marcus Autism Center

  May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Language Specialist

  Worked with 3 autistic children, who ranged from severe to slight autism. I focused on improving their motor imitation, verbal skills, and life skills. The ABC's of reinforcement were used as well as different reinforcement schedules.

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  The Salvation Army

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  After School Aid

  Assisted children with their home ranging in grades from kindergarten to seventh grade. Created lesson plans to supplement homework assignments. Supervised children while they interacted with other children during free time.

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  ADC Professional Services, LLC

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

  Administrative Assistant

  Carry out tasks such as completing the payroll, creating invoices, scheduling appointments, and all other upfront tasks.

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  Fulton County CASA

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

  Program Assistant

  • Responsible for HR duties: processing payroll, on boarding new employees, handling grievances with employees• Assisted with preparing financial documents for monthly and annual audit• Interviewed and processed paperwork for new volunteers• Answered questions about the organization on a daily basis• Stood in for Executive Director in her absence• Helped plan and execute annual Holiday Toy Drive

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  Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2018

  Professional Social Service Worker

  • Responsible for caseload of 4-11 male/female inmates from ages 8-18• Provided individual and group counseling for male and female inmates on a bi-weekly basis• Facilitated a bi-weekly Depression and Anxiety Group of 8-13 inmates• Responsible for completing intake assessments, case notes, treatment plans, and necessary paperwork for inmates• Assessed suicide risk of at risk inmates on a daily basis and utilize proper suicide protocol• Attended weekly treatment team meetings to consult with other healthcare professionals about treatment needs• Worked on the Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies committee to create programs and activities for the detained youth; assisted with creating LOP for PBIS program in the facility Show less

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  Viewpoint Health

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  School Based Mental Health Clinician

  • Provides individual and group counseling for students at Alcovy High School• Responsible for completing intake assessments, case notes, treatment plans, and necessary paperwork for students on caseload• Provide crisis stabilization for students• Attend RTI/504/IEP meetings with clients and parents to better help them understand their accommodations and ensure client’s needs are being met effectively through their accommodations• Behavior Interventionist on the Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies committee; assist with deciphering data to create programs to decrease discipline referrals; plan programs for students exhibiting positive behavior Show less

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  Southern Crescent Behavioral

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  Intake Counselor

  • Complete intake crisis assessment on walk-in and transferred patients• Provide crisis stabilization for patients• Consult with Psychiatrist about the best level of care for patients after assessment• Communicate with various hospitals for collateral mental and physical health information for patients

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  DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, GA

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Assist with oversight of Georgia Apex Program, Mental Health Youth Resiliency Clubhouses, System of Care Innovations, and Free Your Feels Campaign Develop program documents to improve efficiency within programs• Assist with connecting Georgia Apex Program and Project AWARE to enhance mental health services within schools• Develop program documents to improve efficiency within programs• Assist with contracts/budget process and provider meetings• Provide technical assistance to mental health providers around the state on programs• Present information on programs at conferences and workshops• Attend events and inform the community about DBHDD programs• Assist with contract process (prescreens, creating contracts, amendments, and execution) and provider meetings• Work alongside Center of Excellence for Children’s Behavioral Health to facilitate Apex Evaluation Advisory Council and Apex Therapist Network• Interdisciplinary Team Telehealth Subgroup Co-Chair• Develop and evaluate Request for Proposals for new state initiatives• Use critical thinking and high levels of emotional intelligence to navigate difficult situations with providers and other State Agencies Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Program Coordinator

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2022
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  Lasting Openness that Vibrates Effortlessly, LLC

  Dec 2019 - now

  Founder and Lead Clinician

  • Provide therapeutic services to clients ranging in ages from 12-mid 40s• Complete documentation for therapeutic services• Complete insurance billing and documentation for clients• Utilize social media to provide mental health tips on daily basis