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Kathy Anna Bradshaw

Lake City,SC

Summary

Thorough, knowledgeable Clinical Counselor, experienced in psychiatric care and support for patients with a wide range of mental health disorders. Detail-oriented, hardworking and resourceful with good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Counselor

Waccamaw Mental Health
Kingstree, SC
11.2019 - Current
  • Resolved conflict, improved operations and provide exceptional client support
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Mediate conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning

Human Service Specialist II

Pee Dee Mental Health
Florence , S.C
02.2012 - 10.2019
  • Described procedures, requirements and benefits to clients and interested parties
  • Participated in trainings and seminars to improve skills set and knowledge
  • Inputted information and obtained quantitative and qualitative data on client details to provide services requested
  • Processed applications and ensured that sensitive data was kept confidential
  • Maintained heavy caseload of approximately 21 cases by utilizing effective time management and organizational skills
  • Established positive relationships with patients and assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailor services to suit them
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources

Clinical Counselor

Pee Dee Mental Health
Florence, SC
11.1992 - 02.2012
  • Scheduled regular patient appointments and new patient consultations
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Morris College
Sumter, SC

Skills

  • Patient screening
  • Case Management
  • MS Office
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Mental health support
  • Intervention planning

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Safety Precautions and Falls Prevention
  • Managing Agitation & Aggression in Dementia
  • Overview of Transfer & Mobility Equipment
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Client Rights, HIPPA, and Elder Abuse Prevention
  • Professionalism: Communication, Problem Solving & Cutrual Competency
  • COVID-19: A Guide for Direct Care Workers

Timeline

Clinical Counselor

Waccamaw Mental Health
11.2019 - Current

Human Service Specialist II

Pee Dee Mental Health
02.2012 - 10.2019

Clinical Counselor

Pee Dee Mental Health
11.1992 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Morris College
Kathy Anna Bradshaw