SHANNA M. SAADEH, M.S.

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OBJECTIVE

To provide evidence-based counseling services to the community while working toward my LPC license

EDUCATION

OVERVI

Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling, CACREP accredited, Cum Laude September, 2011

Loyola University Maryland; Baltimore, Maryland

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude December, 2008

University of Maryland Baltimore County; Baltimore, Maryland

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICAITONS

Licensed Professional Counselor eligible with plan to get LPC license within 18 months

Over six years of mental health counseling with experience in private practice, out-

patient mental health, psychiatric rehabilitation day program, residential rehabilitation,

and military settings

Proficient in evidence based counseling theories, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,

Solution Focused Therapy, and Family Systems

Taught various psychosocial groups in psychiatric day program, military, and human

resources settings

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Counselor in Residency March 2014 – Present

MBC Counseling Center (private practice); Vienna, Virginia

Provide evidence-based mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families ages 15-65.

Complete intakes, psychosocial assessments, diagnose through psychometric testing as n ecessary, treat

psychological disorders according to the American Psychiatric Association classificat ion system, develop and

implement treatment plans, make referrals when appropriate, and effectively discharge.

Manage caseload of 10-15 clients while maintaining a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality,

dual-relationships, and professional stature.

Present case studies in weekly supervision with an LPC supervisor focusing on integrating current

research methods applied to treatment of psychological disorders while working toward LPC license.

Maintain therapy records according to the highest ethical and professional industry standards.

Army Career and Alumni Program Counselor September 2012 - September 2013

Serco Inc.; Heidelberg, Germany

Provided individual and group transition and career counseling to transitioning Active Duty, Reserve,

National Guard, DoD, and retired Service Member individuals, couples and families on military installations

throughout Germany.

Delivered psycho-educational presentations on various topics such as communication skills, coping skills,

stress management, problem solving, mental health, leadership development, resiliency, job search and

preparation, strength identification, and reintegration.

Managed caseload of 40-50 clients, providing intake counseling; organizing, tracking, informing client of

progress through program; providing individual job-process assistance; appropriately referred clients to the

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agency that best met their psychological health needs; and delivered discharge counseling, including a review

and formal documentation of completion.

Excelled at learning the military customs and protocols by understanding rank structure, acronyms, and

unique military culture associated with communicating effectively with military personnel and their families.

Human Resources Employee Relations Representative February 2012 – April 2012

ITT Exelis, Mission Systems; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Assisted employees and management from varying cultural backgrounds to resolve work-related conflicts

through advice, mediation and policy compliance as a member of the Human Resources team .

Delivered psycho-educational presentations to employees, on various topics such as conflict resolution,

communication skills, coping skills, stress management, problem solving, and mental health.

Wrote formal reports on every counseling/mediation interaction.

Completed all administrative duties as assigned.

Mental Health Counselor Intern September 2010 - April 2011

Key Point Health Services, Inc.; Catonsville, Maryland

Provided evidence-based mental health counseling to individuals, couples, and families ages 18 -70.

Completed intakes, psychosocial assessments, diagnosed through psychometric testing as necessary, treated

psychological disorders according to the American Psychiatric Association classification system, developed

and implemented treatment plans, made referrals w hen appropriate, and effectively discharged.

Managed caseload of 15-20 clients while maintaining a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality,

dual-relationships, and professional stature.

Presented case studies in weekly individual and group supervision with an LPC supervisor focusing on

integrating current research methods toward treatment of psychological d isorders while working toward LPC

license.

Maintained therapy records according to the highest ethical and professional industry standard s.

Grief Counselor Intern January 2010 – July 2010

Life Center at Hospice of the Chesapeake; Annapolis, Maryland

Provided evidence-based counseling to individuals ages 18-70 who lost loved ones to terminal illness.

Completed intakes, psychosocial assessments, diagnosed through psychometric testing as necessary, treated

psychological disorders according to the American Psychiatric Association classi fication system, developed

and implemented treatment plans, made referrals when appropriate, and effectively discharged.

Managed caseload of 10-15 clients while maintaining a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality,

dual-relationships, and professional stature.

Presented case studies in weekly individual supervision with an LPC supervisor focusing on integrating

current research methods toward treatment of psychological di sorders while working toward LPC license.

Maintained therapy records according to the highest ethical and professional industry standards.

Residential Brain Injury Relief Counselor September 2008 – July 2010

Humanim, Inc. –Brain Injury Department; Columbia, Maryland

Supported adults with brain injuries by teaching and assisting with independent living skills, vocational

preparation and development, and medication monitoring.

Domestic Violence Research Assistant September 2008 – December 2008

Domestic Violence Center of Howard County; Columbia, Maryland

Conducted phone interviews and provided crisis intervention, safety planning, information, resources,

and referrals to partners of domestic violence.

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Children’s Behavioral Technician January 2008 – May 2008

Humanim, Inc. - Individual Support Services; Bowie, Maryland

Implemented behavioral support plan for 12 year old boy with behavioral and developmental disabilities.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program Counselor June 2004 – June 2007

Humanim, Inc. - Mental Health Services; Columbia, Maryland

Managed caseload of 20 – 30 adult clients suffering from severe mental illness and dual diagnosis.

Responsible for training new PRP counselors in all job functions and responsibilities.

Developed, implemented, and regularly reviewed treatment goal s unique to the individuals’ issues and

diagnosis, tracking progress and generating monthly report.

Lead psycho-social groups, developed curriculum, and presented on various topics, such as coping strategies,

social skills, cognitive restructuring, mental illness, conflict resolution, diversity awareness, and stress

management.

Maintained records according to the highest ethical and professional industry standards.

Worked within team of psychiatrist, mental health therapist, case manager, and family to ensure optimum

rehabilitation services.

Maintained a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual -relationships, and professional

stature.

ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK – CACREP ACCREDITED

Foundations of Addictions Counseling Adam State University, Colorado August 2014

Career Development Loyola University Maryland, Maryland May 2010

Group Theory and Practice Loyola University Maryland, Maryland January 2009

Family Counseling Loyola University Maryland, Maryland August 2009

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Suicide prevention training (2015) • Making Sense of Couples Counseling (2014) • CPR (2010) • First Aid (2010) •

Bloodborne Pathogens (2010) • Medication Technician (2010) • Goals & Objectives in Report Writing (2007)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Fairfax Community Church; Fairfax, Virginia 2014-Present

Colead ten coed adults in the area of spiritual growth and maturity.

Oakridge Community Church; Clarksville, Maryland 2005 – 2009

Taught and assisted various youth development programs and groups for middle and high school students.

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Inc.; Columbia Maryland 2004 – 2005

Volunteered at local homeless shelter providing support to children, teens, and their families.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors 2013 - Current

Pre-licensed member

American Counseling Association 2009 – 2011

Graduate Student Affiliate

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