Candice Shigemoto
Henderson
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in coordinating services, conducting assessments, and providing therapy for individuals and families. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing personalized care plans, and leveraging community resources to address diverse client needs. Proficient in DSM-based diagnostics, client advocacy, and program development, with a proven track record of fostering positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Professional Counselor
Quality Health Care Center
10.2021 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in individual and group counseling sessions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose clients'' mental health concerns, informing tailored treatment approaches.
- Coordinated discharge planning for clients transitioning out of treatment, ensuring a seamless continuum of care in the community.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate appropriate care and resources for clients, ensuring optimal service delivery.
- Assisted clients in developing personalized coping strategies through the use of motivational interviewing techniques that encouraged self-reflection and growth.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, addressing specific mental health needs and goals.
- Evaluated the efficacy of treatment interventions regularly, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continuous progress towards identified goals.
- Enhanced the overall well-being of clients by providing empathetic support and crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using Ican and Theranest.
Clinical Professional Counselor
Behavioral Services of Nevada
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Improved client outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in individual and group counseling sessions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose clients'' mental health concerns, informing tailored treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Youth Developmental Specialist
Desert Regional Center, State of Nevada
07.2009 - 05.2016
- Coordinated comprehensive services for children with developmental disabilities, ensuring individualized care plans met eligibility criteria and addressed developmental needs effectively.
- Developed, reviewed, and updated social assessments quarterly to ensure accurate evaluation of client needs, supporting the delivery of tailored services and interventions.
- Guided families in identifying and enrolling in state and community programs, streamlining access to resources and ensuring alignment with individual needs and eligibility criteria.
- Provided families with targeted community referrals, connecting them to relevant resources and services to address specific needs and enhance support systems.
- Collaborated with external agencies to coordinate services for families, fostering interagency communication to ensure seamless support and resource integration.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling And Psychology
Chaminade University
Honolulu, Hawaii05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05-2001
Skills
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Anxiety treatment
- Self-harm prevention
- Depression treatment
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Parenting skills training
- Sandplay trained
- Emdr Trained
Timeline
Clinical Professional Counselor
Quality Health Care Center
10.2021 - Current
Clinical Professional Counselor
Behavioral Services of Nevada
10.2016 - 10.2021
Youth Developmental Specialist
Desert Regional Center, State of Nevada
07.2009 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - School Counseling And Psychology
Chaminade University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Puget Sound
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