Charnae Horton
Summary
Mental health professional prepared to bring compassion and expertise to therapeutic settings. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment strategies and foster client progress. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support for both clients and team members. Skilled in active listening and empathetic communication. Experienced with therapeutic interventions, guiding clients through emotional and psychological challenges. Utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote mental wellness and resilience. Knowledge of crisis management, ensuring effective and timely support for all.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Summit Ridge Hospital
Athens, GA
08.2025 - Current
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader healthcare system when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources or accommodations during the treatment process.
- Assessed new clients thoroughly to determine appropriate level of care and recommend suitable treatment options within the community if needed.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual mental health conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose mental health disorders, laying groundwork for effective treatment.
Mental Health Therapist
Eagle Overlook Recovery Adolescents
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques such as CBT and DBT to support adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders, improving client outcomes with substance use related disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop effective discharge plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Facilitated group, individual, and family therapeutic sessions encouraging healthy communication, self awareness, and vulnerability
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Mitigated impact of trauma, employing trauma-informed care practices to support recovery and resilience.
Crisis Intake Assistant
Wellstone Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions when taking call from patients in crisis.
- Collaborated with therapists and medical staff to manage patient charts and ensure compliance with treatment plans.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of organizational procedures and guidelines, leading to improved service delivery for clients.
- Minimized processing delays by diligently following up on missing or incomplete documentation from clients as needed.
Youth Care Worker
Sequel TSI
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Implemented and coordinated crisis intervention strategies, ensuring patient safety and successful behavior management.
- Conducted functional assessments and developed behavioral plans, which resulted in improvement in patient behavior.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support covering educational, health, and emotional needs.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
Education
M.S.W. - Master of Social Work
Alabama AAMU
05-2023
B.S.W. - Bachelor of Social Work
Oakwood University
05-2020
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Family therapy
- Safety and risk assessments
- Substance abuse treatment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Interpersonal skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Crisis intervention
- Discharge planning
- Psychosocial assessment
Timeline
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Summit Ridge Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Eagle Overlook Recovery Adolescents
12.2023 - 04.2025
Crisis Intake Assistant
Wellstone Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 05.2023
Youth Care Worker
Sequel TSI
01.2021 - 07.2021
B.S.W. - Bachelor of Social Work
Oakwood University
M.S.W. - Master of Social Work
Alabama AAMU