Accessing Psychology in Every Aspect
RAMADANA M. R. SIMMONS
2925 Links Drive SE Atlanta, Ga 30317
Phone:------------
Email: ------------
OBJECTIVE: TO OBTAIN A HUMAN SERVICE/MENTAL HEALTH POSITION WHERE MY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE CAN BE USED TO ENRICH THE AGENCY/ DEPARTMENT FOR WHICH I AM EMPLOYED.
EDUCATION
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY Sandy Springs, GA
Master of ARTS- MHCC (Mental Health Clinical Counseling) Expected Graduation: 2020
Master's Thesis: Academic Success Rates amongst Student-Faculty Relationships
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of ARTS- Psychology Graduated: May 2013
GPA: 3.65/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Potter’s House Family & Children’s Treatment Center
Behavioral Health Counselor, Stone Mtn., GA October 2017 - Present
Conduct targeted interventions in promoting and redirecting unhealthy behavioral patterns in individual therapy, cognitive/behavioral skill building, family therapy, family skill building, and case management.
Provide conducive and effective therapeutic and skill building methods at clients’ schools/after school care, homes, courts, and community based settings/outings.
Validate clients’ insurance and service authorizations.
Implement and complete efficient session notes (B.I.R.P.) through signature based system within 24hrs turnover time.
Provide ethical and efficient therapeutic services in promoting overall development of cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial skills.
Lakeview Behavioral Health, Norcross, GA June - September 2017
Intake Counselor/Specialist
Coordinate staffing of referred patients from hospitals/facilities with doctors.
Assist in behavioral and demographic assessments of arriving patients for receiving nurse; confirm diagnosis through coding.
Gather and prepare appropriate documents for anticipated/arriving patients; sign off for consent to treat, etc.
Validate insurance trough MVP (or other targeted medical site) for treatment costs and max days at facility.
Escort patients to appropriate unit; sign off as sending staff to receiving staff.
Complete deflection logs, patient room logs, and discharge logs daily.
Alternative Solutions for Adolescents with Preventive Interventions, Inc. (A.S.A.P. INC.), Stone Mountain, GA
Behavior Aide/ Parent-Aide April 2016 - April 2017
Perform in-home intensive treatment and in-home case management for up to 5 families.
Assist at-risk youth and families in crisis intervention to prevent disruption of placement and conduct family-bonding projects.
Transport and conduct supervised visitations with siblings and/or parents.
Aide supervised visits at Juvenile Court House and make court appearances when deemed for intensive-care clients.
Grace Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA May 2015 - April 2016
Crisis Diversion Case Manager Asst.
Assists lead therapist in the assessment of client's problem areas, service needs, resources, self-motivation, social skills, history of medical/mental/behavioral health, and many other deciding factors.
Provides crisis stabilization and accesses the screening center as needed in resolving crisis.
Performs outreach services by engaging with community to provide supportive counseling and local client resource centers.
Forensic Psychology Associates, Decatur, GA August 2014 - March 2015
Behavioral Health Assessment Trainee
Actively supported staff in assessing patient's behavioral patterns through various interview processes.
Acted as a liaison for patients’ visiting family members, or other outside sources entering facility.
Participated directly with staff in group forums for alternative treatment methods, and diagnosis to identify patient's strengths and weaknesses.
BCG Sports Marketing, Marietta, GA July 2014 - October 2015
Independent Comcast Consultant
Under-went extensive training in identifying potential buyer’s attitudes and needs for services
Formulate an appropriate approach towards each client to address their specific service needs.
Formulated a psychosocial approach towards targeted business owners, educating them of the benefits of fiber optics that Comcast provided versus their competitors.
Accumulated 46% of commission of sales shared with accompanying trainer during training period.
Sequential Medical & Information Solutions, Atlanta, GA February 2014 - July 2014
Drug Screen/DNA Administrator
Adequately administered proper drug screening through the collection of client's urine or saliva samples.
Accurately gathered and reported data from lab results.
Guided clients’ in locating local treatment facilities for the improvement of client's overall health.
Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA August 2013 - January 2014
Mental/Behavioral Health Service Volunteer
Transferred patients from departmental locations, and file appropriate documents according to patient.
Read and interpreted diagnoses, and collected recommended medicines according to patient's notes/file.
Supplemented medical staff in greeting patients, and administering appropriate dosages of medicine per client's need.
First-Steps Services, Raleigh, NC February 2013 - April 2013
Intake Unit Specialist Intern
Gathered intake of neglect referrals of child abuse received in Wake County.
Provided families and patients’ with local resources to stabilize and eliminate patient's risk factors for drugs and alcohol abuse.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Lady Spartans Basketball, Atlanta, GA
Assistant Coach/Mentor March 2015 - Present
Demonstrates necessary attributes for the development of social and behavioral skills in girls ages 8-10 through inner-city youth basketball.
Facilitates paperwork and accounting for tournament leagues, fundraisers, camps, and team-social events.
Organized several volunteer and fundraising programs at community centers for players and adjoining communities.
Saint Augustine’s University , Raleigh, NC
Office of the President's Lead Assistant August 2010 - April 2013
Provided administrative support such as answering the phone, filing, and serving as a liaison between staff and students.
Serve as a representative of the college at various functions on and off campus.
Distributed mail to various departments on campus when deemed necessary.
Actively hosted and participated in institution's annual Thanksgiving/Christmas tree drive for neighboring South West Raleigh community
The Office of First-Year Experience, Raleigh, NC
PeerMentor August 2010 - April 2011
Mentor five freshmen by tutoring them academically as well as link them to campus wide resources.
Provide community service for southeast Raleigh area and college by promoting civic causes.
Empower mentees to success by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
Honors and Recognition
*Volunteer Star for Psychological Services *Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
*Outstanding Leadership in Volunteer Services *"National Stop the Violence Campaign” poem nominee
*Sally Mae Merit recipient *Institution's Mother Cynthia Pratt Award *Magna Cum Laude graduate
RAMADANA M. R. SIMMONS
2925 Links Drive SE Atlanta, Ga 30317
Phone:------------
Email: ------------
OBJECTIVE: TO OBTAIN A HUMAN SERVICE/MENTAL HEALTH POSITION WHERE MY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE CAN BE USED TO ENRICH THE AGENCY/ DEPARTMENT FOR WHICH I AM EMPLOYED.
EDUCATION
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY Sandy Springs, GA
Master of ARTS- MHCC (Mental Health Clinical Counseling) Expected Graduation: 2020
Master's Thesis: Academic Success Rates amongst Student-Faculty Relationships
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of ARTS- Psychology Graduated: May 2013
GPA: 3.65/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Potter’s House Family & Children’s Treatment Center
Behavioral Health Counselor, Stone Mtn., GA October 2017 - Present
Conduct targeted interventions in promoting and redirecting unhealthy behavioral patterns in individual therapy, cognitive/behavioral skill building, family therapy, family skill building, and case management.
Provide conducive and effective therapeutic and skill building methods at clients’ schools/after school care, homes, courts, and community based settings/outings.
Validate clients’ insurance and service authorizations.
Implement and complete efficient session notes (B.I.R.P.) through signature based system within 24hrs turnover time.
Provide ethical and efficient therapeutic services in promoting overall development of cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial skills.
Lakeview Behavioral Health, Norcross, GA June - September 2017
Intake Counselor/Specialist
Coordinate staffing of referred patients from hospitals/facilities with doctors.
Assist in behavioral and demographic assessments of arriving patients for receiving nurse; confirm diagnosis through coding.
Gather and prepare appropriate documents for anticipated/arriving patients; sign off for consent to treat, etc.
Validate insurance trough MVP (or other targeted medical site) for treatment costs and max days at facility.
Escort patients to appropriate unit; sign off as sending staff to receiving staff.
Complete deflection logs, patient room logs, and discharge logs daily.
Alternative Solutions for Adolescents with Preventive Interventions, Inc. (A.S.A.P. INC.), Stone Mountain, GA
Behavior Aide/ Parent-Aide April 2016 - April 2017
Perform in-home intensive treatment and in-home case management for up to 5 families.
Assist at-risk youth and families in crisis intervention to prevent disruption of placement and conduct family-bonding projects.
Transport and conduct supervised visitations with siblings and/or parents.
Aide supervised visits at Juvenile Court House and make court appearances when deemed for intensive-care clients.
Grace Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA May 2015 - April 2016
Crisis Diversion Case Manager Asst.
Assists lead therapist in the assessment of client's problem areas, service needs, resources, self-motivation, social skills, history of medical/mental/behavioral health, and many other deciding factors.
Provides crisis stabilization and accesses the screening center as needed in resolving crisis.
Performs outreach services by engaging with community to provide supportive counseling and local client resource centers.
Forensic Psychology Associates, Decatur, GA August 2014 - March 2015
Behavioral Health Assessment Trainee
Actively supported staff in assessing patient's behavioral patterns through various interview processes.
Acted as a liaison for patients’ visiting family members, or other outside sources entering facility.
Participated directly with staff in group forums for alternative treatment methods, and diagnosis to identify patient's strengths and weaknesses.
BCG Sports Marketing, Marietta, GA July 2014 - October 2015
Independent Comcast Consultant
Under-went extensive training in identifying potential buyer’s attitudes and needs for services
Formulate an appropriate approach towards each client to address their specific service needs.
Formulated a psychosocial approach towards targeted business owners, educating them of the benefits of fiber optics that Comcast provided versus their competitors.
Accumulated 46% of commission of sales shared with accompanying trainer during training period.
Sequential Medical & Information Solutions, Atlanta, GA February 2014 - July 2014
Drug Screen/DNA Administrator
Adequately administered proper drug screening through the collection of client's urine or saliva samples.
Accurately gathered and reported data from lab results.
Guided clients’ in locating local treatment facilities for the improvement of client's overall health.
Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA August 2013 - January 2014
Mental/Behavioral Health Service Volunteer
Transferred patients from departmental locations, and file appropriate documents according to patient.
Read and interpreted diagnoses, and collected recommended medicines according to patient's notes/file.
Supplemented medical staff in greeting patients, and administering appropriate dosages of medicine per client's need.
First-Steps Services, Raleigh, NC February 2013 - April 2013
Intake Unit Specialist Intern
Gathered intake of neglect referrals of child abuse received in Wake County.
Provided families and patients’ with local resources to stabilize and eliminate patient's risk factors for drugs and alcohol abuse.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Lady Spartans Basketball, Atlanta, GA
Assistant Coach/Mentor March 2015 - Present
Demonstrates necessary attributes for the development of social and behavioral skills in girls ages 8-10 through inner-city youth basketball.
Facilitates paperwork and accounting for tournament leagues, fundraisers, camps, and team-social events.
Organized several volunteer and fundraising programs at community centers for players and adjoining communities.
Saint Augustine’s University , Raleigh, NC
Office of the President's Lead Assistant August 2010 - April 2013
Provided administrative support such as answering the phone, filing, and serving as a liaison between staff and students.
Serve as a representative of the college at various functions on and off campus.
Distributed mail to various departments on campus when deemed necessary.
Actively hosted and participated in institution's annual Thanksgiving/Christmas tree drive for neighboring South West Raleigh community
The Office of First-Year Experience, Raleigh, NC
PeerMentor August 2010 - April 2011
Mentor five freshmen by tutoring them academically as well as link them to campus wide resources.
Provide community service for southeast Raleigh area and college by promoting civic causes.
Empower mentees to success by demonstrating appropriate behavior.
Honors and Recognition
*Volunteer Star for Psychological Services *Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
*Outstanding Leadership in Volunteer Services *"National Stop the Violence Campaign” poem nominee
*Sally Mae Merit recipient *Institution's Mother Cynthia Pratt Award *Magna Cum Laude graduate