Team Details

MA of Forensic Psychology
March 2009-August 2011
Argosy University

Bachelor of Science: Psychology December 2003
University of Idaho: Moscow, ID

High School Diploma
June 1999
Sherwood High School: Sherwood, OR

EmpathyHQ

Human Resources Generalist April 1 2023-Current 

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Arlington Police Department 

Crisis Intervention Specialist April 1 2023 – Current

• Works within Behavioral Health Law Enforcement Unit to provide resources to those affected by Behavioral Health Conditions
• Works alongside BH Officers to respond t in progress calls with a Behavioral Health Component
• Partner with community agencies to link individuals to need assistance
• Advocate for individuals as necessary

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MHMR Tarrant 

Mental Health Law Liaison, July 2014-June 2021

Mental Health Law Liaison Arlington PD Team Lead- July 2021-Present

• This program is a jail diversion program. Job role is to partner with Behavioral Health Officers to conduct follow ups in the community to link individuals with Behavioral Health needs to needed resources and encourage engagement in treatment/supportive services. Daily response to post crisis and in progress crisis situations with Behavioral Health Officers and Patrol Officers. Requires consistent communication with police departments to maintain community safety reference high risk situations, as well as ongoing risk and safety assessment. Requires an immense amount of documentation as well as daily interaction with clients and officers. 
• Team Lead: While maintaining normal duties of an LL, team lead also requires supervision of Arlington Liaison team and other members of Law Liaison Program. Requires leadership and guidance of employees and ability to maintain program effectiveness and efficiency.  
• Works within Behavioral Health Law Enforcement Unit to provide resources to those affected by Behavioral Health Conditions
• Works alongside BH Officers to respond t in progress calls with a Behavioral Health Component
• Partner with community agencies to link individuals to need assistance
• Advocate for individuals as necessary

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EmpathyHQ

Independent Sub-Contractor, May 2013-June 2014

• Completed home studies including for Kinship Placement, Foster Placement, Foster/Adopt Placement 

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Child Protective Services, Department of Family and Protective Services

Investigator, August 2010- December 2012

• Respond to intakes of child abuse and neglect within 24-72 hours. 
• Assess immediate safety risk of children and take appropriate action as defined by policy to ensure safety. 
• Collaborate with community agencies to meet needs of children and families
• Case management of multiple cases including use of triage skills to identify more serious cases quickly and efficiently
• Identify problematic situations and seek positive and helpful resolutions for families

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HOPE Community Services Inc., Oklahoma City, OK

Community Support Program Manager: November 2007 – August 2009

• Manage community support program and aid Community Support Coordinator Supervisor. 
• Train and provide guidance to all case management employees in community support.  
• Manage caseload of 100 plus clients to engage in treatment.  
• Co-facilitator for Discovery Group: A co-occurring support group 

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HOPE Community Services Inc., Oklahoma City, OK

Therapeutic Services Follow-Up Counselor, August 2005 – October 2007

• Manage caseload of 100 plus clients
• Provide case management services and engagement clients in creation of client centered treatment plans
• Co-facilitator for Discovery Group: A co-occurring support group 

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