Chante Thomas-Moore
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Focused Qualified Mental Health Professional skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Eight-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant provides essential support with the implementation of the instructional program for preschool students.
- Essential duties include assisting the teacher in implementing the instructional and socialization program for preschool students.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials.
- Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Mental Health Partner
VCU Health System Authority
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided direct, age-specific mental health care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients being treated for psychiatric illness based on the interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Facilitated nursing-led groups and community meetings.
- Ensured safety and trauma informed care through the MANDT system approach.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Secretarial responsibilities included performing a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining, and processing patient and unit activities, data, and records.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Networked with other professionals and organizations to expand contacts and opportunities.
Mental Health Case Manager
Positive Assistance and Therapeutic Health, LLC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported adolescent and adult clients maintain community stability through discussion of mental health skill building, independent living skills, and SMART goals.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Utilized community wellness programs
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Assisted with the education of medication management.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Supervised full caseload, managing five clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Analyzed clients' progress through weekly clinical meetings.
- Successful in behavioral redirection, collaboration of crisis management, and contribution to individual service plans and quarterly reports.
School Counselor
YMCA of Greater Richmond
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean before and after school program site.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate activities.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA05-2021
Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Student Assistance
- Classroom support
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient Safety Management
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Recovery support
- Family support and assistance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Medication monitoring
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
Personal Information
Title: QMHP-T
Availability
Immediately
Accomplishments
- Achieved crisis de-escalation through effectively helping with behavior intervention.
- Documented and resolved behavioral escalation which led to successful updated IEP.
- Supervised team of five to ten staff members.
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of community led groups.
- Achieved maintenance of crisis and escalation prevention, reducing readmission rates, and preventing
occupational hazards. - Achieved behavior modification by completing BIRP notes and following ISPs with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross - Adult/Infant CPR, AED, First Aid
- Medical Plus Home - Medication Administration
- Vector Solutions - Restraint and Seclusion
- Virginia Board of Counseling - Trainee for Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Education - Providing Effective Instruction and Supports
Affiliations
- American Heart Association
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Psi Chi International Honor Society
Professional Development
August 2021 - June 2022
A Few Good Roots, Inc
Henrico, Virginia, VA-Mental Health Program Trainee
- Under the direct supervision of the Licensed Professional Counselor, I trained to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional-Adult.
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions.
- Supported collaborative mental health services for men seeking sobriety.
- Effectively maintained legal documents, inventory, developed organizational policies, writing reports, updating records, arranging calendars, and other administrative duties.
- Community outreach included volunteering for the program's holiday food drive.
Volunteer Experience
November 2024:
- Richmond Election, Election Officer
October 2019 - February 2020:
Ronald McDonald House Charities - Volunteer
- Assisted staff with answering the door and phone.
- Accepted and organized donations.
- Reset and cleaned rooms.
- Performing light housework.
- Interacted with families in positive manner.
- Assisted with special events.
- Stocked and organized hospitality carts.
- Assisted with the organization of holiday toy drive event.
- Committed to one 3-hour shift per week.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2024 - 10.2024
Mental Health Partner
VCU Health System Authority
12.2022 - 07.2023
Mental Health Case Manager
Positive Assistance and Therapeutic Health, LLC
09.2021 - 12.2021
School Counselor
YMCA of Greater Richmond
01.2018 - 08.2018
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support
- American Red Cross - Adult/Infant CPR, AED, First Aid
- Medical Plus Home - Medication Administration
- Vector Solutions - Restraint and Seclusion
- Virginia Board of Counseling - Trainee for Qualified Mental Health Professional
- Virginia Commonwealth University Autism Center for Education - Providing Effective Instruction and Supports
No Degree - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Virginia Union University
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