Julie Johnson

• Conducted monthly meetings with interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
• Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Developed and implemented safety plans for clients.
• Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
• Referred clients to appropriate community agencies and organizations to meet identified needs.
• Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
• Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
• Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.

• Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
• Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
• Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
• Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
• Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

• Monitored compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from stakeholders.
• Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
• Conducted pre-sentence investigations by compiling information from collateral sources.
• Worked as part of the Quality Improvement and Monitoring team to conduct monitoring events with all departments to ensure compliance with state statutes and DJJ policies and procedures.
• Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
• Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
• Maintained organized records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
• Adhered to legal requirements by performing school and home visits.

• Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
• Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
• Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
• Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
• Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
• Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of lesson plans.

• Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
• Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
• Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
• Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve barriers.

· Prepared and delivered lesson plans to juvenile offenders in a residential wilderness program

· Taught peer counseling sessions daily with middle/high school students

· Acted as an integral part of the treatment team to make decisions regarding youth care

· Conducted entrance/exit testing for all new students

· Maintained confidential files to document student progress