Erik T. Shelton

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Madison, Alabama 35758

256-***-****

acwtxd@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To continue in the social science field, which will fully utilize my education, experience and desire to help others.

Education

University of West Alabama, Livingston, Alabama

Bachelor of Science: Sociology; Minor: Psychology

Employment History

Wellstone Behavioral Health ? Huntsville, Alabama

(formerly Mental Health Center of Madison County) 2005-Present

Position: Therapist

* Provides court-referred intensive in-home individual therapy, family therapy and

parenting sessions as part of a two-person team

* Coordinates community resources for family and clients to include referrals for food assistance, clothing vouchers and utility assistance.

* Monitor probation and collaborate with probation officers

* Appear in family court, drug court and JAC court on behalf of the client and

family and report updates to the judge

* Good interpersonal/communication skills

* On call 24/7 for crisis emergencies

* Encourages healthy social interaction with peers and family within community

* One of three certified trainers in Madison County for CANS assessments, regarding conduct and home-base services

* Travels to client?s home to provide case management services

Three Springs, Inc. ? Trenton, Alabama 2004 - 2005

Position: Counselor

* Was responsible for overseeing, supervising and participating in the activities of

at-risk clients in an outdoor, therapeutic program

* Facilitated group therapy sessions and an emphasized basic living and coping skills

* Actively was a member of the interdisciplinary treatment/clinical team

* Provided clinical documentation as required

Sumter County Department of Human Resources ? Livingston, Alabama 2001 ? 2001

Position: Internship (January to April)

* Provided assistance to social workers in various capacities to included allocating community resources

* Competed clinical documentation as required

* Gained knowledge of the family court system and child protective service system

Training / Conferences Attended

Mental Health Conference (Birmingham, Alabama)

In-Home and Case Management Training (Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Montgomery, Alabama)

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