Mental Health Manager

Quentin R. Shires

Educational Experience

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PhD Advanced Studies of Human Behavior

Class of 2014 (Expected graduation date)

**** **** *****eastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL

M.S. Mental Health Counseling

CACREP Aligned Program

2008 The University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD

B.S. Allied Health

Major- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies

Minor- Psychology

December 2008-December 2009

Florida Certification Board for Alcohol and Drug Professionals

Certified Addictions Professional

June 2007-June 2008

South Dakota Board of Alcohol and Drug Professionals

Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor II

Open Ministries

Ordained Minister

Professional Work Experience

May 2010- Present The Children’s Home Society West Palm Beach, Florida

Case Manager II/Mental Health Counselor Intern

Counselor III- CINS/FINS Program

Complete psychosocial assessments.

Provide individual and family therapy to adolescents.

Construct individualized service plans.

Work closely with local truancy officers and Palm Beach School District.

Complete all paperwork as required by Children’s Home Society and Florida.

Report to clinical supervisor.

2006- 2008 The Carroll Institute Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Chemical Dependency Counselor II/Intensive Methamphetamine Inpatient Treatment Counselor/Residential Counselor

Completed intake psychosocial assessments

Conducted individual and group therapy sessions

Completed paperwork that conformed with standards of the State of South Dakota

Constructed individualized treatment plans for clients

Conducted random alcohol and drug tests

2004-2006 Optimum Behavioral Health Care Marietta, Georgia

Chemical Dependency Counselor /Director

Supervised staff members at three different satellite offices

Marketed programs in the Marietta and North Georgia areas

Completed assessments, screenings, and other intake information

Provided individualized treatment plans for clients

Conducted individual, group and family sessions as required

Completed all paperwork as required

Reported to the CEO weekly

In charge of Marietta office, and other satellite offices in regards to programming

Organized and put together C.D. programming for 10 and 12-week courses

2003-2004 The Lovaas Institute Atlanta, Georgia

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapist

Conducted play therapy with autistic children

Provided family therapy for families

Organized and developed ABA therapy programs for autistic children

Acted as a liaison between families, schools and children

2003-2004 Counseling Resources Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Completed assessments, treatment planning, as required

Conducted both individual and group therapy sessions

Personalized treatment plans for each client

Completed all paperwork as required

Conducted random urine and drug screenings

2000-2002 The University of South Dakota Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Marketing Assistant to the Academic Coordinator

Developed advertising campaigns for non-credit courses

Developed non-credit course work for students and community members

Participated in advertising campaigns via radio, print and television

Reported to the Academic Coordinator of Sioux Falls

Conducted open house sessions to inform and educate community members

Professional Affiliations

2009-Present Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Counseling Student Organization

2009- Present Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Gay/Straight Student Alliance

Workplace Trainings

February 4, 2011 Department of Juvenile Justice West Palm Beach, Florida

Suicide Prevention and Reporting Training

March 2011 Department of Children and Families West Palm Beach, Florida

Advancing Youth Development

March 2012 Gang Awareness Training Tequesta, Florida

Degree Coursework Master’s Degree- Mental Health Counseling:

Counseling Theories and Practice, Research and Evaluation for Counselors, Mental Health Counseling Techniques, Human Growth and Development, Ethical, Legal and Professional

Issues for Counselors, Human Sexuality, Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Psychopathology,

Diagnosis and Treatment of Adolescent Psychopathology, Substance Abuse, Career and

Lifestyle Assessment, Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling, Group Theory and

Practice, Couples and Family Counseling Strategies, Community Mental Health, Case

Conceptualization and Treatment Strategies, Advanced Treatment Interventions, Counseling

Practicum, Counseling Internship I, Counseling Internship II

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