Experience Summary
Kathy Florence
4095 Lawson Ridge Drive Apt. 915
Madison, AL 35757
334-538-6840 cell
256-325-1005 hm.
Education: Amridge University of Montgomery, AL
Master Degree in Marriage and Family June, 2011
Troy University of Montgomery, AL
B. S. in Psychology May, 2006
Work Experience: SAFY of Alabama
May 2009-Persent FOCUS SPECIALIST NE: Provide instruction, intervention and assistance through independent judgment and knowledge or as part of the treatment team to preserve the family unit. Develop and prepare a written assessment of the family needs using independent analysis and acting as a part of the treatment team. Teach and model essential skills to improve family functioning.
BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES
February 2010-December Counseling Intern: conduct assessment interviews; develop treatment plans and Provides therapy for the family members of the individual with the abuse problem. Provided readjustment counseling to individuals, family and group therapy to individual’s struggling to overcome addiction and other related mental health issues. Provided crisis intervention, stabilization and follow-up of clients and family members and provided follow-up evaluation of clients to determine whether clients have received all appropriate services and provide additional services of referrals as needed.
( MHM) Mental Health Management Services, Inc.
September-2007 to November 2008 Activity Therapist, Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women: directed, coordinated and evaluated activities and treatment plan as administrated by multi-disciplinary team. Facilitate psych-education and transition classes. Observe individual’s behavior in group interactions, or other situation to detect mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or mal-adjustment. Interviewed inmates to obtain information on medical, psychological, emotional, relationships, or other problems. Assisted inmates to gain insight, define goals, plan action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational
(MASPMR) Montgomery Area Service for Person with Mental Retardation
July- 2006 to September 2007, Case Manager: Assist Medicaid-eligible and Medicaid-ineligible individuals with mental retardation and related condition in gaining access to needed services. Provides written comprehensive assessment of the individual’s strengths, weakness, needs and desires. Provides case planning, including facilitation and participation in the development, review and implementation of the Plan of Care. On an ongoing basis, monitors provided services, determines the adequacy of those services to meet the individual
Montgomery Area Mental Health
May-2004 to July 2006, Mental Health Aide-Intensive Day Treatment: Assisted day treatment staff in the provision of therapeutic activities for seriously mentally ill individuals. Transported clients to and from day treatment services. Teach classes and provide skills training for day treatment clients, completed reports and paperwork as assigned, observed the behavior, attitudes and physical condition of clients and report significant changes to program director