Cherese Mbila
Dunwoody,GA
Summary
Therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist/Assessor
Family Ties Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
- Complete biopsychosocial, trauma, domestic violence, parental fitness, CCFA assessments
- Organized and facilitated community outreach activities and events
- Utilizes holistic approaches to psychotherapy to provide individualized treatment options
- Developed and implemented treatment plans with S.M.A.R.T
- Goals.
Alternative Sentencing Mitigation Specialist
Fulton County Public Defenders Office
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted outreach activities to develop community partnerships and social service resources
- Interviewed, assessed, and evaluated the needs of clients: assessed the psychological, social, psychosocial, and physical needs of clients
- Coordinated resources, referrals, and services to meet the needs of clients: determines appropriate resources, referrals, and placement options based on client needs
- Advocated for clients: presents treatment plans and mitigating information on client's behalf.
Home Resource Coordinator
Necco
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Successfully managed tight deadlines by skillfully balancing limited timeframes against available human capital while still achieving quality results.
- Determined suitability of prospective and current foster care/adoptive home families
- Developed and implemented curriculum standards, lesson plans and assessment tools for clients.
- Facilitated group psychoeducation sessions for staff, clients, and community members.
- Home study of foster/adoptive parent applicants to evaluate the family’s motivation, functioning and dynamics
- Assured compliance of foster/adoptive home providers with program policies and state licensing or certification requirements
- Collected, audited, and submitted all required documentation for licensing purposes
- Organized marketing events and relationship building with local partners.
Student Therapist/Assessor/Team Lead
Ducere Investment Group
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Conducted client centered Biopsychosocial and needs based assessments and treatment planning
- Provided clients with environmental support and resource coordination
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care for clients, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using outcome measures, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure continued progress towards goals.
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy in community setting
- Promoted mental health awareness by participating in community outreach events and giving presentations on relevant topics to various audiences.
Paraprofessional Educator
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between learning activities by efficiently organizing supplies and preparing spaces for optimal productivity.
- Aided teachers in coordinating extracurricular events and field trips, providing enriching experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by establishing strong relationships with students and maintaining open communication with families.
- Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Paraprofessional/Case Manager
Premiere Community Development Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Primary coordinator of behavioral health services and provides linkage to community resources
- Assisted clients with environmental support and resource coordination
- Provided skill building and case management services to clients
- Implemented family skill building activities, client care, and service coordination.
Education
Doctor of Education Community Care & Counseling: Tramatology -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAMaster of Arts in Clinical Mental Counseling -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAMaster of Arts in Human Service Counseling -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science in Psychology ~ Christian Counseling -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Leadership
- Professional Presentations
- Assessor
- Research Specialist
- Detailed Oriented
- Solution Driven
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Behavior Modification
- Curriculum Creation
- Innovative Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Diversity awareness
- Workshop Facilitation
- Classroom presentations
- Student Mentoring
- Lesson development
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Online Class Discussion
- Active Learning
- Project-based learning
- Expertise in Psychology
- Career Counseling
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Academic Research
- Class Instruction
- Distance learning tools
- Student needs assessment
- Research
- Community Support
- Skill Building
- Team Development
- Consulting
- Microsoft Office
- Mentor
- Counselor
- Trauma/Crisis Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Certified Master Life Coach
- SAFE Certified
- SAFE Supervisor Certified
- RBWO Certified
- IMPACT Trainer Certified
- Certified Clinical Researcher
- Certified CPR, First Aid Instructor
Military Service
United States Army, 1999, 2013, Medical Specialist/Combat Medic, Administered emergency medical care in the field in both combat and humanitarian situations, Served as a first responder and triage illnesses and injuries, Obtained and maintained National Certification for Emergency Medical Technicians, Trained other Soldiers in lifesaver/first responder courses
Volunteer Experience
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, 2021, present, Scholarship Committee Chair
Timeline
Alternative Sentencing Mitigation Specialist
Fulton County Public Defenders Office
01.2021 - 01.2023
Therapist/Assessor
Family Ties Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Home Resource Coordinator
Necco
01.2019 - 01.2022
Paraprofessional Educator
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Student Therapist/Assessor/Team Lead
Ducere Investment Group
01.2012 - 01.2021
Paraprofessional/Case Manager
Premiere Community Development Center
01.2011 - 01.2013
Doctor of Education Community Care & Counseling: Tramatology -
Liberty University
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Counseling -
Liberty University
Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology ~ Christian Counseling -
Liberty University
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