BaShaun Henry
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
.Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Apalachee Center, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Delivered empathetic crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients during acute episodes and coordinating necessary care.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
Mental Health Counselor, TEAMS Unit
Apalachee Center
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Mental health counselor in collaboration with a Tallahassee Police department officer providing crisis intervention and deescalation techniques for emergency crisis within the community.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving to connect with patients and address concerns.
Disability Claims Specialist
State of Florida Department of Health
10.2008 - 04.2020
- Managed high caseloads effectively, ensuring all disability claims were processed promptly and accurately.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for benefits, ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when reviewing medical records, enabling accurate assessment of functional limitations caused by disabilities.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.
Social Worker Case Manager
Healthy Start Coalition of Leon County
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive case plans and coordinating services with community partners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated care plans that addressed clients'' complex needs holistically.
- Enhanced family stability by providing counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support for a diverse caseload.
- Managed high-risk cases to ensure safety and well-being of children through timely assessments and appropriate interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLBachelor of Science - Social Work
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Individual and group counseling
- Clinical interventions
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Case documentation
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor, TEAMS Unit
Apalachee Center
10.2022 - 02.2024
Mental Health Counselor
Apalachee Center, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Disability Claims Specialist
State of Florida Department of Health
10.2008 - 04.2020
Social Worker Case Manager
Healthy Start Coalition of Leon County
08.2006 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Social Work
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Florida State University
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