Keshia Thorne
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate and observant professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality services to adolescents and families. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering meaningful connections with clients and their families. Demonstrated expertise in working with individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Specializing in crisis intervention and guiding individuals through traumatic experiences with empathy and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director & Workshop Presenter
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
03.2016 - Current
- Analyzed instructional records, resources, student results, and teacher performances in alignment with set goals
- Gathered information from educators, support staff, and students
- Developed new curricula, learning outcomes, and teaching methods
- Provided workshops and instructional materials to enhance lesson delivery and administrative processes
- Project Management Skills: Effective Team Leadership, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Budget Management and Resource Allocation
School Based Mental Health Intern
Kintegra Health
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Co-facilitated screening, assessment, treatment planning, case management, and crisis intervention to adolescents
- Provided psychoeducational intervention focused on crisis intervention, decision-making, and basic daily living skills
- Applied problem-solving and decision-making skills utilizing strategies in crisis intervention and prevention to maintain a safe and productive environment
- Identified natural and community resources for clients
- Provided clients with community recreational activities and resources
- Collaborated with the school counselor, social worker, behaviorist, and additional staff
- Engaged in collaborative peer supervision, emphasizing teamwork and collective problem-solving
- Assisted with crisis intervention and resolution throughout each day, including addressing suicidal ideations.
Behavioral Health Assistant
Grow in Grace Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted in providing crisis intervention and information/referral sources to patients and their social support system
- Collaborated with the Clinical Care Management team for positive patient and family outcomes
- Provided casework services to patients and their social support system
- Assisted patients in dealing with issues related to hospitalization and disease processes.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention and resolution skills
- Behavioral management and treatment plan implementation
- Screening, assessment, and case management
- Psychoeducational interventions focused on decision-making
- Implementing positive-reinforcement strategies for maximum learning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities
- Empathic listener and persuasive speaker
- Public speaking, group presentations, and electronic media communication
- Experienced in managing diverse groups of people
- Proven adaptability to differing cultural and business environments
- Strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise
Focus
Dedicated and compassionate professional seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Intern position. Currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with hands-on experience as a School Based Mental Health Intern, where I co-facilitated screening, assessment, and crisis intervention for adolescents. Proficient in implementing psychoeducational interventions focused on decision-making and crisis resolution. Skilled in behavioral management, treatment plan implementation, and collaborative peer supervision. Completed UNCC Telehealth course, showcasing a commitment to staying abreast of evolving telehealthcare practices. Possess strong communication and interpersonal abilities, adept at adapting to diverse cultural contexts. Eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to foster a holistic approach to behavioral health services within an interdisciplinary team.
Subject
Application for Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) Scholars Program
Timeline
School Based Mental Health Intern
Kintegra Health
08.2022 - 06.2023
Behavioral Health Assistant
Grow in Grace Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 08.2022
Project Director & Workshop Presenter
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
03.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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