Paul Keys
Pikeville
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in developing individualized service plans and conducting thorough patient assessments. Known for effective communication and resource coordination, driving positive outcomes for clients through advocacy and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Practitioner
KVC Behavioral Health Systems
Pikeville
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated resources and services for clients through local organizations and agencies.
- Advocated for client rights within healthcare, housing, and social service systems.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home.
- Performed visits for clients at their residences for assessments and services.
- Engaged with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Used motivational interviewing and active listening skills to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to demonstrate their effects on child development.
- Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Implemented and formulated tailored treatment plans with needs evaluation and patient psychosocial functioning.
Case Manager
United Medical Group
Pikeville
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted assessments to determine patient needs and resources required.
- Educated patients on available services and community resources.
- Advocated for patients' rights and access to necessary healthcare services.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Provided referrals to appropriate medical, mental health, and social services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2017
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Resource coordination
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
- Referral services
- Active listening
- Motivational interviewing
- Client engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Practitioner
KVC Behavioral Health Systems
01.2022 - Current
Case Manager
United Medical Group
04.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix