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Christopher Beach

Amarillo

Summary

Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in session facilitation, building connection, and mental health assessment and development. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creative Arts Therapist

Charlie Health Inc
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed tailored music interventions based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing mental health challenges.
  • Observed client interactions to identify areas for improvement in treatment plans.
  • Documented client progress and communicated findings to senior therapists and treatment team members.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

University of Missouri - Kansas City
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Engage in the provisions of educational experiences to undergraduate/graduate students.
  • Assess knowledge and displays of skills for appropriate level of competency.
  • Assign grades that are representative of student display of skills and engagement within the classroom or learning environment.
  • Encourage and motivate students to participate to the fullest capacity possible.
  • Attend and participate in faculty and other other departmental meetings.

PRN Music Therapist

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed individualized music therapy plans to address clients' emotional and psychological needs.
  • Conducted group sessions using various musical instruments to promote social interaction and communication skills.
  • Assessed client progress through regular evaluations, adjusting therapeutic approaches as necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance holistic treatment strategies for clients.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Florida State University
08.2020 - 07.2023
  • Assisted professors in developing course materials and lesson plans.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions and supported student engagement initiatives.
  • Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance student learning.
  • Coordinated office hours for student consultations, fostering academic support environment.

Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist

Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
04.2017 - 05.2020
  • Assign/Evaluate groups, actions, and documentation of assigned employees, ensuring that all actions adhere to the Rehabilitation Therapy Department policies and facility Administrative Directives.
  • Participate in Management Meetings, including but not limited to: Hiring Interviews, Statewide Management Calls, and Program Management Review Committees.
  • Lead and instruct Rehabilitation Therapy groups in the group and individual setting.
  • Coordinate the development of the Rehabilitation Therapy Treatment Groups and the goals in relation to the goals of the Rehabilitation Therapy Department.
  • Provide in-service trainings to Rehabilitation Therapists, as well as other interdisciplinary management team members.
  • Orient new employees within the guidelines and philosophies of the Rehabilitation Therapy Department and their assigned units.
  • Develop new policies and procedures for the Rehabilitation Therapy Department.
  • Monitor and assist in modification to employee behaviors at the earliest onset when needed to avoid adverse action.
  • Create reports based on employee compliance and competency in their job expectations.

Music Center Coordinator

Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
08.2015 - 04.2017
  • Maintain and identify equipment, instruments, and supply needs, working with Central Program Services for purchases and repair.
  • Coordinate with Rehabilitation Therapists to assist as needed for Music Center Music Therapy activities, including but not limited to, group coverage.
  • Update and improve upon Music Center procedures and processes as needed, as well as provide trainings to educate staff in new procedures and process.
  • Work with Rehabilitation Therapy Department and Central program Services to coordinate quarterly Music Center schedule.
  • Work with Treatment Teams and complete documentation as needed when addressing individuals’ behavior challenges.
  • Enforce Music Center rules, policies, and procedures.

Rehabilitation Therapist - Music

Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Organize, plan and provide recovery-oriented courses/groups/activities.
  • Organize, promote, implement and coordinate events that may enhance the individual’s quality of life while hospitalized.
  • Participate in the 7-day Treatment Plan Conference, 14-day, 28-day, 42-day, 56-day, and thereafter, monthly, quarterly and annual Treatment Plan Conferences of each individual on caseload and assigned service area.
  • Develop, review and update the rehabilitation therapy work component of the integrated assessment with each new individual, consistent with hospital policy and standards.
  • Participate in professional development activities by completing all hospital core training as scheduled, attending colloquia, special workshop, seminars, conferences, Service off-sites, continuing education, individual study or avenues of professional development.
  • Maintain and manage the designated portion of the program Recreational Activities Plan Budget, Patient Benefit Fund, and patient donations.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09-2026

Ph.D. - Music Education (Music Therapy)

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05-2023

Master of Music - Music Therapy

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH
05-2011

Skills

  • Treatment Planning and documentation
  • Building rapport
  • Reliability
  • Multicultural competence
  • Behavior modification
  • Therapeutic plans
  • Psychoeducation
  • Intervention planning
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

  • MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified), Certification Board for Music Therapists. (2025-2029)
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Evergreen Certifications. (2024-2027)
  • Trauma and Resilience Training: Level 1 and Level 2, Florida State University.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Creative Arts Therapist

Charlie Health Inc
10.2024 - Current

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

University of Missouri - Kansas City
08.2023 - 05.2025

PRN Music Therapist

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health Center
06.2022 - 07.2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Florida State University
08.2020 - 07.2023

Supervising Rehabilitation Therapist

Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
04.2017 - 05.2020

Music Center Coordinator

Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
08.2015 - 04.2017

Rehabilitation Therapist - Music

Department Of State Hospitals - Coalinga
08.2014 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Capella University

Ph.D. - Music Education (Music Therapy)

Florida State University

Master of Music - Music Therapy

Florida State University

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Heidelberg University

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