Melvin Barnett
Melvin Barnett, BSBA, CPDM & MS.
4966 Ridgefield Circle
Fairfield, California 94534
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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Excellent problem-solving and abstracting thinking skills, with proven ability to analyze problems, identify possible solutions, and imitate and carry through actions plans. An empathetic listener with the capability to set firm boundaries. Comfortable working with diverse populations.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Interpersonal skills � Achieved by successful communication with physicians, patients, professors, co-workers, visitors, hospital personnel, and other appropriate personnel as needed.
Leadership skills � Developed and directed groups related to addiction counseling, dual diagnosis (co-existing) mental health support services related to substance abuse awareness, co-existing disorders, and assertiveness training.
Problem-solving skills � Resulted by determining and providing individualized care and optimal health options to clients with neurological, and generalized diagnoses in clinical settings and by visualizing and preparing goals with outcomes to maximize life changing and long term patient independence.
Organizational skills � Evidenced by the ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment; with emphasis on group discussions and agency staff orientation in service and client service assistance.
EDUCATION
? Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Capella University
? Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Columbia Southern University
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
� Test and Measurements � Inferential Statistics � Research Methods � Principles of Psychopathology � Psychological Testing � Clinical Interventions � Introductions to Psychological Testing � Research Methods � Biological Basis of Behavior � Lifespan Development � Ethics and Multicultural Issues of Psychology
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
California Certification Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors # RW7798
Certified CPR, First Aid, and AED Trainer � American Heart Association #------------4
Critical Mass Health Conductor (#922) � Solano County/Bay Area Black United Fund
Professional Disability Management � Insurance Educational Association
HIGHLIGHTS OF RELATED CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I am managing human resources issues with a focus on mental health disparities.
I. Currently, as a human resource professional with a mental health focus, I have been challenged by senior management when attempting to bridge economic and sociological differences when it comes to hiring. Non-specialist health professionals, lay workers, affected individuals, and caregivers with brief training and appropriate supervision by mental health specialists can detect, diagnose, treat, and monitor individuals with mental disorders; this is not the case when working and managing individual outside of the mental health environment. Human Resources personnel with mental health backgrounds must continue to focus the discussion of scale-up costs, and mental health initiatives when it comes to low-income and middle-income candidates and hiring of diversity candidates.
II. When focusing on positive experiences and positive induvial traits in the work environment, I am able to assist management with facilitated positive situational outcomes with both associate and supervisory relationships.
III. Usage of piratical assessment tools domains; pleasure, engagement, and meaning while assisting in the workforce in positive choice development as it applies to self-awareness and self-fulfillment outcome.
IV. Awareness and implementation of multicultural awareness within Corporate American, has played an essential role in cultural context, so learning how to approach situations within diverse cultures has allowed both associate and management to bridge communication barriers thus create optimum inroads to conducting positive outcomes.
V. Ensuring corporate awareness of mental health challenges within the organization is critical. I have reviewed and collaborated with mental health professionals through the Employee Assistant Program (EAP), to ensure both the associate and the company is protected, and outcomes are successful.
VI. As a Domestic Violence Advocate for Jamaa Foundation, I have partnered with Kaiser Permanente during their Mental Health Focus Events, to ensure that the general public is aware of choices when faced with asking for assistance when a person is attempting to battle through this highly volatile situation.
EXPERIENCE
Rubicon Programs
Masters of Clinical Psychology Internship, Richmond, California 04/2013 � 06-2013
Individual counseling and psychotherapy
Group counseling and psychotherapy
Diagnostic and Initial Intake Interviews
Drug and alcohol counseling
Support groups and client education groups
Training and Evaluation Methods Utilized:
� Direct observation of trainee with a client (from within treatment/assessment room or via one �way mirror)
� Clinical Training (with Client Present) Co-therapy with trainee
� Didactic Clinical Training (without Client Present) Classroom education/training
� Supplemental Evaluation and Training Methods: Opportunities for presentations by a trainee, such as case conferences
� Review of trainees' case notes/chart entries
� Review of clinical process notes from trainees' client session
Minimum of 2 hours (average weekly didactic training opportunities at this site? Yes
Support and Evaluation Resources Available:
� Onsite or professional library
� Onsite computer/internet access
� Professional consultation
� Professional consultation
� Videotaping capabilities
BPS (Barnett Professional Services)
Healthcare Education & Consulting Services, Fairfield, California 08/2010 � Present
Healthcare and Human Resources Consultant
Provides First Aid, CPR, and AED certification for health care and community responder training.
Assist clients in identifying Absence Management opportuneness and develops options for organizations to understand the implications related to disability management and the negatives, which can develop because of not learning the symptoms with the day-to-day work cycles.
Jamaa Foundation 11/2007 � Present
Domestic Violence Advocate
Advocates offer victims information about the different options available to them and support victims' decision-making. Advocates do not tell victims what to do. Advocates are committed to maintaining the highest possible levels of confidentiality in their communications with victims:
Provides information on victimization �
Provides information on crime prevention �
Provides information of victim's legal rights and protections �
Provides information on the criminal justice process �
Offers emotional support for victims �
Assist victims with safety planning and connects victims to state and federal protection agencies �
Assist victims with victim compensation applications �
Assist victims with notification to courts and parole boards �
Conducts interviews with creditors, landlords, and employers on behalf of victims �
Assist victims to find shelter and transportation along with working with State and federal protection agencies �
Notifies victims or inmates release or escape �
VALLEYCARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Livermore, California 01/2003 � 01/2004
Human Resources & Staffing � Consultant
Administered the Absence and Disability Management Program.
Administered scheduling process (as needed) to assist in:
Determining the amount of work to be performed �
Compute the staff required to do the job �
Matching personnel to staffing requirements
This process also included being able to manage through the rotating schedule for all employees that possessed similar schedules but start with different offsets. This type of schedules did not take personal preferences into account but was instrumental in covering planning events and periods of limited staffing needs to include vacations, summer scheduled, childcare and personal family leaves of absences.
Melvin Barnett, BSBA, CPDM & MS.
4966 Ridgefield Circle
Fairfield, California 94534
Cell ------------
Fax ------------
B------------
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Excellent problem-solving and abstracting thinking skills, with proven ability to analyze problems, identify possible solutions, and imitate and carry through actions plans. An empathetic listener with the capability to set firm boundaries. Comfortable working with diverse populations.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Interpersonal skills � Achieved by successful communication with physicians, patients, professors, co-workers, visitors, hospital personnel, and other appropriate personnel as needed.
Leadership skills � Developed and directed groups related to addiction counseling, dual diagnosis (co-existing) mental health support services related to substance abuse awareness, co-existing disorders, and assertiveness training.
Problem-solving skills � Resulted by determining and providing individualized care and optimal health options to clients with neurological, and generalized diagnoses in clinical settings and by visualizing and preparing goals with outcomes to maximize life changing and long term patient independence.
Organizational skills � Evidenced by the ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment; with emphasis on group discussions and agency staff orientation in service and client service assistance.
EDUCATION
? Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Capella University
? Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Columbia Southern University
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
� Test and Measurements � Inferential Statistics � Research Methods � Principles of Psychopathology � Psychological Testing � Clinical Interventions � Introductions to Psychological Testing � Research Methods � Biological Basis of Behavior � Lifespan Development � Ethics and Multicultural Issues of Psychology
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
California Certification Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors # RW7798
Certified CPR, First Aid, and AED Trainer � American Heart Association #------------4
Critical Mass Health Conductor (#922) � Solano County/Bay Area Black United Fund
Professional Disability Management � Insurance Educational Association
HIGHLIGHTS OF RELATED CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I am managing human resources issues with a focus on mental health disparities.
I. Currently, as a human resource professional with a mental health focus, I have been challenged by senior management when attempting to bridge economic and sociological differences when it comes to hiring. Non-specialist health professionals, lay workers, affected individuals, and caregivers with brief training and appropriate supervision by mental health specialists can detect, diagnose, treat, and monitor individuals with mental disorders; this is not the case when working and managing individual outside of the mental health environment. Human Resources personnel with mental health backgrounds must continue to focus the discussion of scale-up costs, and mental health initiatives when it comes to low-income and middle-income candidates and hiring of diversity candidates.
II. When focusing on positive experiences and positive induvial traits in the work environment, I am able to assist management with facilitated positive situational outcomes with both associate and supervisory relationships.
III. Usage of piratical assessment tools domains; pleasure, engagement, and meaning while assisting in the workforce in positive choice development as it applies to self-awareness and self-fulfillment outcome.
IV. Awareness and implementation of multicultural awareness within Corporate American, has played an essential role in cultural context, so learning how to approach situations within diverse cultures has allowed both associate and management to bridge communication barriers thus create optimum inroads to conducting positive outcomes.
V. Ensuring corporate awareness of mental health challenges within the organization is critical. I have reviewed and collaborated with mental health professionals through the Employee Assistant Program (EAP), to ensure both the associate and the company is protected, and outcomes are successful.
VI. As a Domestic Violence Advocate for Jamaa Foundation, I have partnered with Kaiser Permanente during their Mental Health Focus Events, to ensure that the general public is aware of choices when faced with asking for assistance when a person is attempting to battle through this highly volatile situation.
EXPERIENCE
Rubicon Programs
Masters of Clinical Psychology Internship, Richmond, California 04/2013 � 06-2013
Individual counseling and psychotherapy
Group counseling and psychotherapy
Diagnostic and Initial Intake Interviews
Drug and alcohol counseling
Support groups and client education groups
Training and Evaluation Methods Utilized:
� Direct observation of trainee with a client (from within treatment/assessment room or via one �way mirror)
� Clinical Training (with Client Present) Co-therapy with trainee
� Didactic Clinical Training (without Client Present) Classroom education/training
� Supplemental Evaluation and Training Methods: Opportunities for presentations by a trainee, such as case conferences
� Review of trainees' case notes/chart entries
� Review of clinical process notes from trainees' client session
Minimum of 2 hours (average weekly didactic training opportunities at this site? Yes
Support and Evaluation Resources Available:
� Onsite or professional library
� Onsite computer/internet access
� Professional consultation
� Professional consultation
� Videotaping capabilities
BPS (Barnett Professional Services)
Healthcare Education & Consulting Services, Fairfield, California 08/2010 � Present
Healthcare and Human Resources Consultant
Provides First Aid, CPR, and AED certification for health care and community responder training.
Assist clients in identifying Absence Management opportuneness and develops options for organizations to understand the implications related to disability management and the negatives, which can develop because of not learning the symptoms with the day-to-day work cycles.
Jamaa Foundation 11/2007 � Present
Domestic Violence Advocate
Advocates offer victims information about the different options available to them and support victims' decision-making. Advocates do not tell victims what to do. Advocates are committed to maintaining the highest possible levels of confidentiality in their communications with victims:
Provides information on victimization �
Provides information on crime prevention �
Provides information of victim's legal rights and protections �
Provides information on the criminal justice process �
Offers emotional support for victims �
Assist victims with safety planning and connects victims to state and federal protection agencies �
Assist victims with victim compensation applications �
Assist victims with notification to courts and parole boards �
Conducts interviews with creditors, landlords, and employers on behalf of victims �
Assist victims to find shelter and transportation along with working with State and federal protection agencies �
Notifies victims or inmates release or escape �
VALLEYCARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Livermore, California 01/2003 � 01/2004
Human Resources & Staffing � Consultant
Administered the Absence and Disability Management Program.
Administered scheduling process (as needed) to assist in:
Determining the amount of work to be performed �
Compute the staff required to do the job �
Matching personnel to staffing requirements
This process also included being able to manage through the rotating schedule for all employees that possessed similar schedules but start with different offsets. This type of schedules did not take personal preferences into account but was instrumental in covering planning events and periods of limited staffing needs to include vacations, summer scheduled, childcare and personal family leaves of absences.