Residential Services
The staff at The Keys of Carolina attempts to teach appropriate social behavior and coping skills to each client through the use of appropriate role-modeling, role-playing, redirections, and daily practicing. Groups are conducted by Masters level clinicians, as well as, MHT staff that will work on daily independent living skills such as, increased self-esteem, hygiene, cooperation, anger management, financing, and social skills, to name a few.
The behavior management program at The Keys of Carolina works with the client to build upon their strengths and encourages pro-social behaviors. The program also incorporates appropriate safety precautions for residents whom threaten the safety of the therapeutic community. The staff at The Keys of Carolina is specifically trained in working with adolescents with mental health issues to help them to progress throughout their treatment. Staff is trained to try and focus upon the client's strengths and potential, rather than the maladaptive behaviors in which they present. Physical restraint and other special treatment interventions are utilized only after less intrusive methods fail to protect the residents.
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Dave Miller, Director of Residential Services
Dave Miller was born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He received two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Glenville State College in Glenville, West Virginia, in the field of Psychology and Vocal Music Performance. He continued on his career path by obtaining a Master of Arts degree from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, in the field of Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Tests and Measurements and Children and Adolescents - Diagnosis and Intervention. He has been fortunate to have experienced a multitude of different hobbies and interests that have included professional acting, a member of the West Virginia Symphony Chorus, a member of the US National Chorus and International Chorus. He has been lucky enough to work in the field of Mental Health for the past 23 years. The last 15 years working specifically with Children and Adolescents. His career in the field of Psychology has included the positions of Mental Health Technician, Therapist, Lead Therapist, Psychologist, Assistant Program Director, and Director of Residential Services. He has resided in South Carolina for the past 13 years and has devoted his life to working with children and adolescents. Dave Miller made the decision to come to The Keys of Carolina as the Director of Residential Services in May 2010. |
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