Amaal Sheikhadan
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with expertise in emergency, pediatric, community-based, and behavioral health settings. Delivers culturally responsive care to individuals and families facing complex mental health and psychosocial challenges. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adaptability in high-pressure environments while fostering trust within diverse populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
University Health KC
Kansas City, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary medical and behavioral health teams
- Conduct crisis mental health evaluation for individuals presenting to th Emergency Department presenting with serious mental illness and complex psychosocial needs
- Coordinated care with internal providers and external community resources to ensure continuity of services and address barriers to care
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, ethical, and regulatory standards
Emergency Medical Social Worker
Children's Mercy
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered acute crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments in emergency and inpatient medical settings, enhancing patient support and care continuity
- Assessed and responded to safety concerns including suicidality, abuse, neglect, initiating clinical and protective interventions to safeguard vulnerable patients
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to inform treatment planning and discharge coordination
- Facilitated referrals to child protection services, behavioral health providers, and community-based supports, ensuring comprehensive care and resources for families in need
Domestic Violence Counselor
Rose Brooks Center, Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed lethality assessments and developed safety plans while monitoring ongoing risk to enhance survivor safety
- Delivered trauma-informed individual counseling and crisis support to empower survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence
- Utilized evidence-informed interventions to support emotional stabilization, empowerment, and recovery
- Coordinated advocacy and case management for shelter placement and navigation of legal systems and community resources
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice / Criminology
University of Missouri-Kansas City
05-2021
Skills
- Acute Psychiatric Assessment and Clinical Formulation
- Suicide and Violence Risk Assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care
- Complex Care Coordination and Systems Navigation
- Clinical Documentation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
University Health KC
08.2024 - Current
Domestic Violence Counselor
Rose Brooks Center, Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Medical Social Worker
Children's Mercy
08.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Social Work -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice / Criminology
University of Missouri-Kansas City