Diamond Cooke

Diamond Cooke has a diverse work experience in the mental health and social services field. Diamond started their career as a Counselor Aide at Stewart Marchman in 2008, where they assisted with substance abuse counseling and recreational programs. Diamond then worked as a Direct Care Professional at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health from 2008 to 2010, providing support to individuals with mental retardation and intellectual disabilities. Diamond later served as a Primary Care Mentor at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital from 2010 to 2012, where they taught independent living skills and participated in policy compliance meetings.

In 2012, Diamond became a Targeted Case Manager Supervisor at Community Care and Outreach, Inc., where they completed case assignments, drafted service plans, and trained staff on clinical interventions. Diamond then joined Centene Cooperation in 2014 as a Program Specialist: Social Worker/Case Manager, providing case management services to chronically mentally ill adults. Diamond also developed supportive services and programs in this role.

From 2015 to 2020, Diamond worked as a Certified Dependency Case Worker at the Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. Diamond'sresponsibilities included developing service plans, ensuring the safety of children in state custody, and linking families to resources. In 2020, they transitioned to the role of a Certified Mental Health Targeted Case Manager at Family Insight, P.C., where they enhanced clients' functioning within the community by linking them to necessary services and using effective treatment strategies.

Diamond's most recent role is as a Lead Family Care Manager at LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. starting from 2021. In this role, they collaborate with various professionals to make appropriate placement matches for children in state custody, monitors families' progress, and facilitates permanency placements. Prior to this, they worked as a Mobile Crisis Team- Case Manager II at the same organization from 2020 to 2021, where they provided crisis intervention and clinical evaluations.

Overall, Diamond Cooke has a strong background in case management, care coordination, and supporting individuals and families in the mental health and social services field.

Diamond Cooke has a Master of Science degree in Organizational Management and Communications from Florida State University, obtained in the years 2023-2024. They also hold a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor from Nova Southeastern University, although the years of completion are not specified. Diamond Cooke's Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology was earned from Bethune-Cookman University, although the years of completion are not specified either. In addition to their degrees, they have obtained certifications in Child Welfare Supervisor from the Florida Certification Board and in Mental Health from the same institution. However, the specific months and years when these certifications were obtained are not provided.