Frankie Reed-Shaw
Sulphur,La
Summary
Mental Health Professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of delivering instructional material and training in engaging students through recognizing social and emotional barriers. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in postsecondary education. A motivational individual committed to maximizing learning opportunities in diverse academic settings. Energetic and ambitious professional with several years of hands-on experience counseling students regarding curriculum and career choices. Recognized for providing necessary student resources to aid academic success and excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Intern
Possibilities Counseling Services
Sulphur, Louisiana(LA)
03.2021 - Current
- Fostered communication and friendship among group members through team-building activities.
- Proposed creative team activities such as songs, dances, and performance activities.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
School Counselor
Hackberry High School
Hackberry, LA
07.2019 - Current
- Developed and facilitated SEL classroom lessons
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Collaborated with teachers
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Developed new student orientation programs
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Provided individual counseling services students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
Middle School Counselor
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Lake Charles, Louisiana
06.2017 - 07.2019
- SEL curriculum coordinator and facilitator
- Worked collaboratively to create school's Master Schedule
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management, and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty, and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Counseled students regarding the course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, and career planning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Mental Health Assessor
Mind Mechanix Mobile
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Completed psychiatric mental health assessments and treatment plans for mental health agencies utilizing screenings and diagnostic criteria from DSM.
- Located appropriate placement for clients and follow-up contacts with outpatient mental health facilities
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
Mental Health Specialist Supervisor
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home
Sulphur, Louisiana
04.2011 - 01.2015
- Developed Employee Compliance Handbook
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Mental Health Technician
Bridgeway Psychiatric Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Mental Health Technician
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2017
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
McNeese State University
Louisiana05.2022
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Curriculum Development & Instruction
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Counselor Intern
Possibilities Counseling Services
03.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Hackberry High School
07.2019 - Current
Middle School Counselor
Lake Charles Charter Academy
06.2017 - 07.2019
Mental Health Assessor
Mind Mechanix Mobile
01.2015 - 06.2017
Mental Health Specialist Supervisor
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home
04.2011 - 01.2015
Mental Health Technician
Bridgeway Psychiatric Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Mental Health Technician
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McNeese State University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
McNeese State University