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Robert Hem

Lakewood,WA

Summary

Energetic leader promotes 35 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated case manager surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Engagement Specialist and Case Manager

Comprehensive Life Resources
Tacoma, WA
08.2018 - Current
  • Worked with young, homeless adults getting them into coordinated entry system. Explored housing options and networked with supported housing. Ran weekly groups increasing client skills

Crisis Residential Counselor

Community Youth Services
Olympia, WA
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
  • Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
  • Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule

Clinical Case Manager, Residential Counselor

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare
Lakewood, WA
01.1992 - 09.2007
  • Assisted with outreach and engagement services to engage clients and maintain working relationships.
  • Participated as member of multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
  • Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Comprehensive Mental Health
Tacoma, WA
03.1982 - 10.1989
  • Provided crisis outreach in community during evening hours evaluating risk for suicidal or homicidal behavior. Intervened at people's residence, emergency rooms, Pierce County Jail, Remann Hall, nursing homes, etc Covered Tacoma City Limits, Dash Point, Browns Point, and Pierce County Peninsula. Provided short term out patient treatment.
  • Member of on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within facility
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns
  • Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
09.1978

Skills

  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Life Support Technique Skills
  • Mental Health Treatment Programming
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Group Activities

Certification

Certified Domestic Violence Advocate

Timeline

Youth Engagement Specialist and Case Manager

Comprehensive Life Resources
08.2018 - Current

Crisis Residential Counselor

Community Youth Services
07.2017 - 08.2018

Clinical Case Manager, Residential Counselor

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare
01.1992 - 09.2007

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Comprehensive Mental Health
03.1982 - 10.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Washington
Robert Hem