Cassandra James
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Compassionate and licensed mental health therapist with experience in community, school, residential settings, and private practice. Skilled in working with disadvantaged populations, children, and adults. Culturally sensitive, flexible, and dedicated to building relationships and fostering connections to help individuals achieve their goals. Focuses on empowering clients to develop emotional strengths that promote overall mental wellbeing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist-Contractor
Inspire Behavioral Health, LLC
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients, promoting trust and open communication for more effective treatment outcomes.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Reduced symptoms of mental health diagnosis in clients by utilizing various treatment interventions and exercises.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health disorders and inform appropriate treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Utilized diverse therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and compliance with ethical standards.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in working with diverse populations, delivering culturally sensitive care that promoted understanding and acceptance among all parties involved.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest therapeutic techniques and best practices.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Program Coordinator
Dawn Farm Inc.
12.2002 - 03.2021
- Provides clinical supervision for therapists, including review of all paperwork
- Provides group therapy for clients, taking a leadership role
- Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, develop clinical programming
- Working with the Project Manager ensures that all health and safety policies are enforced
- Provides leadership in the team process and formal meetings
- Formulates treatment plans with clients
- Performs psycho-social interviews and writes assessments of clients
- Interacts with family members to assist them in providing support for clients
- Refers clients to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services
- Monitors condition of clients to evaluate success of therapy, and adapts treatment as needed
- Maintains complete record of client’s treatment, including assessments, referrals, therapy notes
- Interacts with funding sources regarding treatment authorization
- Attends all required training, seminars and special events
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
Columbia, South Carolina12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina05.1996
Skills
- Self-esteem building
- Anxiety treatment
- Relaxation techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Narrative therapy
- Mental health diagnosis
- Family & Couples therapy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- License Professional Counselor-#6401018192 (State of Michigan)
- Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor-#C-00221(Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals)
- Certified Clinical Supervisor- #S-20433(Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals)
Timeline
Clinical Therapist-Contractor
Inspire Behavioral Health, LLC
03.2020 - Current
Program Coordinator
Dawn Farm Inc.
12.2002 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
Benedict College
- License Professional Counselor-#6401018192 (State of Michigan)
- Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor-#C-00221(Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals)
- Certified Clinical Supervisor- #S-20433(Michigan Board of Addiction Professionals)
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
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