Mental Health Substance Abuse

Shannon Marie Eells, L.P.C., N.C.C.

** ********* *****. • Missouri City, Texas 77459 •

Tel: 832-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

Strengths: Highly dedicated to providing care and implementing effective treatment plans for children, adolescents and adults who were experiencing or had been exposed to trauma, were suffering from mental illness or the ill effects of substance abuse Demonstrated track record of success in working with diverse client populations in one-on-one, group, and family settings. Effective motivator, communicator and advocate with inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues and met and achieved challenging goals and objectives. Excellent ability to organize and effectively manage large case loads, established rapport quickly, built trust, interacted with and related to individuals on various of psychopathology and cognitive functioning. Team oriented and consistently recognized for ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with coworkers. Advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills facilitated appropriate assessment and monitoring of the patient’s physical and behavioral healthcare through assessment and care planning. Direct provider coordination/collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promoted effective utilization of available resources and optimal, cost-effective outcomes.

Wellness Counseling Center 2014-2015

Therapist

Primary function is to provide counseling services to children and adults with open CPS cases. Determines based on psychological evaluations, client history, and current client mental status the most appropriate plan of action for therapeutic intervention. The goal being to to assist the client in understanding and implementing socially appropriate and responsible behavior. Some clients need assistance in managing the disease of addiction, while others may struggle with domestic violence or life skills issues. Therapists responsibilities include treatment planning, documentation of weekly therapy sessions, monthly progress reports,psychosocial assessments and family therapy.

Intracare North Hospital 2010-2012

Therapist

Facilitated various group therapy sessions with young children, adolescents, and adults. Conducted family sessions, and individual therapy to identify problematic behaviors and patterns specific to the patient, how they manifest, are worsened by, or possibly used to alter the dynamics within the family system. Evaluated patient’s behavior and determined whether progress was taking place throughout each individual’s designated treatment program. Crisis intervention, counseling and education were provided to prevent reoccurring of illness. Assisted the physician in determining and facilitating the patient disposition and referrals to treatment and community resources post discharge. This includes facilitating involuntary commitments as directed by the physician.

MHMRA Forensic Unit 2005-2007

Counselor

Responsibilities included completing intakes of offenders with mental health histories, determining current mental status of incarcerated patients and establishing qualification to services. Communicating and corresponding directly with psychiatrists, law enforcement officials, and other members of an interdisciplinary team. Counseled and examined patient's thoughts, feelings and behaviors to create a plan for improvement and make referrals to a psychiatrist or other professionals if the situation warranted. Responsible for responding to crisis situations and advocating for incapacitated persons in dealing with law enforcement.

Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation 1999-2005

Interdisciplinary Program Coordinator

Managed a caseload of 32 developmentally disabled adults. Facilitated annual family conferences, recommended vocational and recreational programs, and provided group and individual counseling. Interacted with individuals closely related to a patient, such as friends or parents. Administer medications to patients and monitored the progress throughout the treatment. Gathered patient information and kept the records updated with the relevant data. Maintained effective communication with the medical personnel, patient and patient family and provided help with the day-to-day activities.

The Brookwood Community 1996-1999

Residential Teacher

Supervised behavior modification programs, counseled, guided and coached adults with functional disabilities to develop artistic and manual skills by using adaptive teaching techniques and methods of instruction. Coordinated and developed community outings with clients to provide meaningful opportunities to enrich and enhance their sense of independence and self-worth while achieving production goals.

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