jaime blair

counselor

About

I have been working in the human field for the last 15 years. I have worked with a wide range of individuals and in a variety of settings. I love the work I am doing now, working with individuals coming out of the Federal correctional system, are on Federal Pretrial Release, or Federal Probation/Parole. I have opportunities in this field to expand my skills and experience in a variety of ways and to educate those in the judicial and correctional system about behavioral health issues that they may not have had an understanding about before.

Country

united states

City

des moines

Industry

mental health care

Skill

addiction recovery, anger management, case managment, self esteem, topical medication, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, crisis intervention, working with adolescents, mental health, communication, adolescents, documentation practices, relapse prevention, co occurring disorders, motivational interviewing, therapeutic crisis intervention, medication administration, group therapy, case management, medication information, individual counselling, substance use disorders, treatment, psychotherapy, substance abuse prevention, chemical dependency, social services, harm reduction, research, dual diagnosis, advocacy, cbt

Experience

transitional living specialist

abbe center for community mental health

2007-9 - 2008-8 · 1 yr

Worked individually with individuals with primary mental health and often secondary substance abuse diagnoses. Created treatment plans, facilitated a women's group, participated in monthly progress meetings, and assisted in deescalation.

oral medication technician

abbe center for community care

2006-11 - 2008-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

Provided oral and topical medication to patients in an RCF/PMI. Documented on patients during the assigned shift. Completed rounds and ensures patient safety.

certified medication administrator

rem iowa inc

2004-4 - 2007-7 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Worked in an 8 bed ICF/MR, primarily with adolescents who additionally experienced behavioral outbursts. Utilized deescalation techniques and when required, physical restraints. Assisted with activities of daily living, provided oral and topical medications, provided active habilitation skills.

counselor

mecca

2008-8 - Present · 18 yrs 2 mos

Individual and group counseling with clientele who have primary substance abuse diagnoses. Creating treatment plans, working with clients to deescalate crisis situations. Began working with Prelude in the residential treatment setting and have transitioned to a more independent ouptatient position working in collaboration with the Bureau of Prisons and US Probation. Act as the treatment liaison for Federal Re-Entry Court.

Education

walden university

counseling

2016-1 - 2019-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

university of iowa

psychology

2002-1 - 2006-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

walden university

psychology

2013-1 - 2014-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Began my graduate school education in Forensic Psychology. Deferred degree at this time. Will pursue completion at a later date. Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society

newton senior high school

1998-1 - 2002-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

I was a junior varsity and then Varsity Swimmer, participated in Choir, Acapella Choir, and Show Choir. I was involved with the Drama department in numerous plays and musicals, stage crew, Graffiti (an improve acting group), and was inducted into the Thespians Society. Graduated with Honors."]