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Heather Shaw

Lawton

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented professional with experience in case management, client advocacy, and care coordination. Skilled at assessing client needs, developing personalized service plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. Committed to providing high-quality, client-focused support while fostering positive relationships and promoting access to essential community resources.

Overview

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1
Certification
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16
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Case Manger II

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
02.2021 - Current
  • Assessed individual needs and designed customized care plans for clients with mental health and substance use issues, incorporating treatment objectives and strategic support measures.
  • Analyzed clients' behavioral health situations to ensure appropriate service connections, including therapy, housing assistance, and legal support.
  • Monitored client development, implemented routine evaluations, and tailored care strategies to meet dynamic needs.
  • Assessed and managed high-stress situations, providing crisis intervention and support to maintain client safety and overall stability.
  • Engaged with legal teams, healthcare providers, and family members to streamline communication and monitor client development.

Health and Wellness Coach

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
02.2021 - Current
  • Guided clients through tailored wellness strategies aimed at fostering overall health and achieving lifestyle balance.
  • Crafted personalized wellness plans that encompass nutrition, stress management, physical activity, and self-care practices to promote overall well-being.
  • Guided clients in navigating wellness challenges by offering motivational support and actionable tools for enduring behavior transformation.
  • Developed and maintained therapeutic connections with clients, tracking progress and adjusting plans to achieve desired results.
  • Implemented motivational interviewing and behavior change methodologies to guide clients towards realistic wellness objectives in nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and stress management.

Competency Restoration Case Manager

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Engaged with forensic professionals and legal teams to implement strategies aimed at restoring competency in individuals within the justice system.
  • Assessed client needs and crafted individualized treatment plans to enhance mental health and support legal competency.
  • Facilitated client education on legal rights, the restoration process, and treatment expectations to promote informed decision-making.
  • Guided clients through the legal process by providing emotional and logistical assistance, fostering clarity and minimizing stress associated with court matters.
  • Analyzed client data and prepared thorough reports to evaluate treatment adherence and facilitate court preparation.
  • Delivered targeted emotional and mental support to clients, enhancing their ability to navigate the competency restoration process.

Office Administrative Assistant

Pippen Brothers Inc
06.2010 - 12.2020

Coordinated operational activities to ensure seamless execution of commercial projects and maintain workflow.

Managed payroll operations for approximately 50 employees weekly, including adherence to certified payroll standards.

Assisted with onboarding processes including background checks, I-9 verification, W-4 forms, and benefits enrollment. Supported new hires during the onboarding process by managing background checks, I-9 verification, W-4 forms, and benefits enrollment.

Oversaw systematic maintenance of employee records, guaranteeing alignment with federal and state labor law requirements.

Tracked and organized documentation of licenses, certifications, and safety training to facilitate regulatory adherence.

Compiled and organized detailed submittals and operation maintenance manuals to support operational efficiency and regulatory requirements.

Coordinated documentation processes for contracts, permits, and subcontractors to ensure project compliance and efficiency.

Streamlined recruitment processes by overseeing job advertisement placements and coordinating candidate interviews.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2020

Skills

  • Behavioral Health Case Management: Managing caseloads, creating individualized care plans, and connecting clients with mental health and social services
  • Competency Restoration: Facilitating the restoration of mental health and legal competency for individuals in the justice system
  • Wellness Coaching: Helping clients achieve physical, mental, and emotional well-being through goal setting and behavior change
  • Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate support and interventions to prevent escalation during behavioral health crises
  • Client Education: Providing legal process education, psychoeducation on mental health, wellness, and life skills
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborating with legal professionals, health care providers, and social services to ensure comprehensive client care
  • Cultural Competence: Providing empathetic and personalized support services to diverse populations with sensitivity to cultural differences
  • Client Advocacy: Ensuring clients’ needs are met while advocating for their rights and facilitating access to resources
  • Documentation & Reporting: Detailed progress documentation, compliance with HIPAA, legal reports
  • Construction Office Administration and Human Resources Management

Certification

  • Behavioral Health Case Manager 2/2/2021 - Present
  • Wellness Coach 2/2/2021 - Present
  • Therapeutic Options 1/8/2021 - Present
  • CPR – American Heart Association 1/28/2021 – Present
  • ASAM – 3/22/2023

Timeline

Competency Restoration Case Manager

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
01.2023 - 04.2025

Behavioral Health Case Manger II

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
02.2021 - Current

Health and Wellness Coach

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
02.2021 - Current

Office Administrative Assistant

Pippen Brothers Inc
06.2010 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University