Licensed Social Worker and Therapist
Resume:
Shauna Allen
Plymouth, MA ***** +1-774-***-**** ***********@*******.***
Professional Summary
Committed and passionate social worker, experience serving the community, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance for those in need. Experienced in working with a wide range of clientele and implementing clinical skills. Work Experience
Clinician
Centered Minds Counseling Remote
May 2022 to Present
• Conduct weekly individual therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders including Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysthmic Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Disorders
• Provide play therapy to clients aged 10 years and younger using the Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) approach, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma therapy
• Develop and write treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries
• Assign diagnoses and prepare for case management
• Collaborate and organize team meetings with other collaterals for team treatment Individual Clinician, Social Worker August 2018-June 2021 CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Hyannis, MA
August 2018 to June 2021
Conduct weekly individual therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders including Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Disorders
Provide play therapy to clients aged 10 years and younger using the Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) approach, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma therapy
Develop and write treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries Assign diagnoses and prepare for case management
Collaborate and organize team meetings with other collaterals for team treatment
(Took 1 off in 2015-2017, to be a full-time graduate student) Clinician/Case Manager
High Point Treatment Center Plymouth, MA
August 2016 to November 2016
Provided direct services to clients and managed 10 caseload intakes group counseling and crisis prevention and management
Consistently completed required documentation efficiently and on-time including Mental Health treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, biopsychosocial ASAM certification forms, weekly summaries and discharge documentation Contributed to weekly treatment team staffing collaborating with colleagues to ensure strongest treatment plan for each patient
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions implemented behavior management systems and conducting crisis intervention counseling as necessary
Developed and monitored ongoing performance contracts and strategies Coordinated and scheduled all other clinical services to ensure appropriate utilization of continuum Therapeutic Mentor and Therapeutic Trainer and Support Worker South Shore Mental Health-In-Home Family Therapy Plymouth, MA April 2013 to September 2015
Plymouth, MA, April 2013- September 2015,
Therapeutic Mentor and Therapeutic Trainer and Support Worker
● Coordinated family meetings on weekly basis
● Educated and supported families on health, education, and social services needed
● Incorporated goals for client's health behavior risk reduction
● Positive attention, guidance and role model, anger management, job skills,
● Implemented strong communication and listening skills
● Provided referrals for counseling, substance abuse issues, parenting classes etc. SOCIAL WORK INTERN
South Shore Mental Health-In-Home Family Therapy Plymouth, MA September 2014 to April 2015
Therapeutic Trainer and Support Worker
• Assisted family clinician in implementing therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan designed to address the youth's mental health, behavioral and emotional needs.
• Taught youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations
• Assisted families to address the youth's emotional and mental health needs.
• Provided phone contact and consultation as part of the intervention
• Strong communication and written skills
Individual Clinician, Social Work Intern
January 2018- August 2018
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Conduct weekly individual therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders including Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Disorders
Provide play therapy to clients aged 10 years and younger using the Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) approach, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma therapy
Develop and write treatment plans, process notes, and diagnostic summaries Assign diagnoses and prepare for case management
Collaborate and organize team meetings with other collaterals for team treatment
(Took 1 off in 2015-2017, to be a full-time graduate student) Community Development / Employment Specialist
BAMSI Inc Plymouth, MA
September 2010 to March 2013
Coached individuals on finding and maintaining successful, meaningful employment
● Engaged in one-on-one communication and social skills with clients in community settings
● Developed strategies and resolutions for clients' issues involving networking and group facilitating
● Aided clients with organization and advising skills on their yearly self-improvement plans
● Oversaw social events, especially outdoor activities, in order to improve my clients' self-esteem
● Collaborated with management and employees on strategies to improve the clients' well-being
● Educated individuals on their indivisible human rights, acting as their Human Rights Officer Education
Social Work (Master's)
Univeristy of New England
August 2013 to August 2018
History (Bachelor of Arts)
FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY Framingham, MA
September 2007 to December 2009
Master's degree
Skills
Maintaining patient confidentiality Mental Health Counseling Customer service Microsoft Excel Case Management Animal care Pet care Child & Family Counseling PTSD Care Individual / Group Counseling Documentation Telehealth experience Social Work Crisis Intervention Social work Serving Typing Pet sitting Clinical documentation Telehealth therapy Motivational Interviewing Time Management Couples therapy Mentoring Individual therapy Child & family counseling Behavioral therapy Safety plans Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Organizational Skills HIPAA Excel
Certifications and Licenses
ARC Trauma
Attachment, Regulation, and Competency certification. Clinical Social Worker
Additional Information
SKILLS
Superior organization, time management, and leadership, computer proficiency in Microsoft programs: word, excel, office 365, and researching skills via internet.
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