LE'SHELL HAMILTON

Youngsville, LA *****

985-***-****

adxxi5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Flexible clinician comfortable working in teams or as sole counselor. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving a positive impact on patient lives.

Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach.

Enthusiastic Therapist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in mental health .

SKILLS

One-on-One Sessions

Intervention Planning

Group Therapy Facilitation

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Treatment Planning

Discharge Planning

Decision-Making

Planning and Coordination

Problem-Solving

Cultural Awareness

Self-Motivated

Interpersonal Communication

Biopsychosocial assessments

Skilled in intake interviewing

Public speaking ability

WORK HISTORY

LPC-Behavioral Health Specialist • UnitedHealth Group, UHG

November 2022 to Current

●Performs telephonic and face to face assessments and evaluations of the member – s needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain an optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward the appropriate resources for the care and overall wellbeing of the member.

●Ensures member is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring care through assessments and/or evaluations.

●Creates member care plans. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas.

●Collaborates with providers and community services to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes.

●Ensures the delivery of needed services/supports for Behavioral Health, Physical Health, Social Determinant of Health and value added benefits.

●Coordinates across the transdisciplinary care team (at a minimum the PCP) and transitions of care

School Counselor • Lafayette Parish School Board

Lafayette, LA • August 2022 to November 2022

●Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.

●Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.

●Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.

●Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

●Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.

●Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.

●Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

●Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.

●Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.

MST Therapist • Life Changing Solution, LLC

Lafayette, LA • December 2021 to August 2022

●Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.

●Counseled individuals and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.

●Conferred with superiors to determine if non-progressing clients should continue to be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry or legal aid.

●Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.

●Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.

●Managed caseload of individual clients

School Counselor • Lafayette Parish School Board

Lafayette, LA • July 2021 to December 2021

●Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.

●Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.

●Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.

●Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

●Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.

●Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.

●Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

●Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.

●Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.

IOP Therapist • Compass Behavioral Health

Crowley, LA • February 2021 to July 2021

●Develop treatment plans.

●Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.

●Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.

●Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

●Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.

●Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.

●Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.

●Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.

●Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.

●Completed biopsychosocial assessments

Guidance Counselor • Iberia Parish School Board

New Iberia, LA • July 2020 to February 2021

●Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.

●Developed and delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.

●Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.

●Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.

●Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.

●Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.

●Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

●Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

●Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

●Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.

●Planned and facilitated 504 meetings.

Internship II • Central Lafourche High School

Raceland, LA • January 2019 to May 2019

Internship I • J.B. Martin Middle School

Paradis, LA • August 2018 to December 2018

Practicum • Emily C. Watkins Elementary

Laplace, LA • January 2018 to May 2018

EDUCATION

Masters Of Arts - Clinical Mental Health • Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA • May 2019

Bachelors Of Science - Family Consumer Science: Family Studies • Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA • December 2013

CERTIFICATIONS

●LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor:8120

●NCC-National Certified Counselor:1167391

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