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Keith Shampaner
Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ qualified supervisor (FL license # SW17534/ Alabama license #5494C) highly skilled in evidenced based therapeutic interventions. Current assignments includes Readjustment Counselor at the Veterans Health Administration treating combat and military sexual survivors, clinician for non-profit specializing in trauma recovery for Veterans, active duty military and special operations. Mental health trainer/vetted therapist for Jupiter police department and employee assistance program therapist for Palm Beach Fire Rescue. Accomplished and knowledgeable in couples therapy, bereavement care and group facilitation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Assistance Program Counselor
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct therapeutic interventions to identify current symptoms and appropriate level of care.
- Completion of index trauma history with treatment goals.
- Assistant clients with processing of trauma allowing them to return to active duty.
Primary Therapist/Owner
Evolution Counseling
Jupiter, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Continually refined clinical skills through ongoing professional development opportunities, resulting in better client care.
- Contributed to a positive treatment environment by maintaining an organized caseload and thorough documentation records.
- Promoted mental health awareness at the micro and mezzo level through participation in 3 outreach initiatives and educational presentations.
Readjustment Counselor
Jupiter Vet Center
Jupiter, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Provide counseling and support to clients with PTSD, sexual trauma and other psychiatric disorders.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis for 85 Veterans.
Conduct Risk Assessments for suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviors.
- Facilitation of 4 groups utilizing meditation and problem solving therapy for Combat Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans.
- Conduct Bereavement services for Gold Star Family members.
Health Care for Homeless Veteran's
Veterans Health Administration
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted 65 Veterans with obtaining stable housing who previously met Mckinney Act definition of homelessness in excess of 15 months.
- Coordinated with SSVF to ensure 46 Veterans were stably housed utilizing federal emergency housing assistance voucher.
- Case manage 8 currently homeless Veterans.
- Ensured 57 Veteran's obtained rental assistance and avoided evictions utilizing via assistance with Wounded Veteran Relief Fund.
- Conducted approx. 95 HUDVASH clinical assessments ensuring homeless Veteran's obtained stable, secure and affordable housing.
Primary Care Social Worker
Veteran Health Administration
West Palm Beach, Florida
08.2018 - Current
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Coordinated long-term and short-term residential treatment.
- Conducted goals of care conversations and advance care planning.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to Veterans and Caregivers.
- Trained 5 new hire LCSWs .
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Assessed clients for abuse and neglect with appropriate reporting to DCF.
Veterans Benefits Community Facilitator
Mission United
Ft. Lauderdale , FL
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
- Assessed 125 Veteran's work readiness, made referrals and coached clients on job searches.
- Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
- Set goals with clients related to employment and financial planning and worked with them to track progress.
- Organized 7 educational forums, meet-ups and pitch events to promote networking and connectivity between entrepreneurs and service providers.
Palliative & Hospice/ Acute Psychiatric Social Work Intern
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported 75 Veterans and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.
- Referred 45 clients to social services agencies.
- Conducted 54 initial psycho-social assessments to determine needs of terminally ill Veterans and their families.
- Counseled 75 Veterans, families and caretakers on mental health, caretaker fatigue and burnout.
- Provided referrals to community hospice and palliative agencies outlining identified needs.
- Assessed Veterans physical, environmental and social status to implement appropriate interventions.
- Perform 40 comprehensive psycho-social assessments for Veterans in residential psychiatric unit.
- Prepared, organized and reviewed 25 discharges.
Social Work Policy Intern
United Way of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to 25 clients in emergency situations.
- Offered community resource guidance to 45 clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Implemented 6 community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness.
Full-Time College Student
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2011 - 12.2014
Marine Infantry Unit Leader/ Combat Infantry Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune , North Carolina
05.2000 - 03.2011
- Commanded specialized covert operational teams in Iraq.
- Led 65 Infantry Marines on 3 combat deployments.
- Trained 4500 Infantry Marines on tactics, weapon procedures, safety, risk management and battle plans.
- Aided superiors in planning, resourcing and execution of more than 150 mounted and dismounted counter-terrorism operations.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $3 million dollars.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL2014
Skills
- Highly knowledgeable with all HCHV/Homeless program criteria
- Providing crisis intervention
- Facilitating solution focused therapy
- Subject matter expert with SSVF/FHLC
- VA point of contact for Wounded Veteran Relief Fund
- Assisting with short & long-term care planning
- Highly knowledgeable on VASH criteria
- Providing case management
Combat Awards
- Purple Heart
- Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ Combat device for Valor for single-handedly repelling an attack on his team from 6 enemy combatants during an ambush.
- Iraqi Campaign medal (4th award)
- Presidential Unit Citation
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Terrorism Service Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification(CBT)- Various certifying institutions depending on the specialization.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Certification(EMDR)- EMDR International Association.
- OSHA Certified
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Good Catch Award.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Military Order of the Purple Heart
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work from home optionTimeline
Employee Assistance Program Counselor
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
11.2024 - Current
Primary Therapist/Owner
Evolution Counseling
07.2023 - Current
Readjustment Counselor
Jupiter Vet Center
06.2023 - Current
Health Care for Homeless Veteran's
Veterans Health Administration
08.2020 - Current
Primary Care Social Worker
Veteran Health Administration
08.2018 - Current
Palliative & Hospice/ Acute Psychiatric Social Work Intern
West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs
09.2017 - 04.2018
Veterans Benefits Community Facilitator
Mission United
01.2017 - 05.2018
Social Work Policy Intern
United Way of Broward County
11.2016 - 05.2017
Full-Time College Student
Florida Atlantic University
05.2011 - 12.2014
Marine Infantry Unit Leader/ Combat Infantry Instructor
United States Marine Corps
05.2000 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Social Work
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Software
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
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