Mide Cassaday
Clinical Professional Counseling Graduate Student
Del City,OK
Summary
I am an aspiring Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with diverse experiences in clinical counseling, case management, and psychoeducational programming. I am passionate about providing client-centered, trauma-informed, and humanistic oriented care while demonstrating an understanding of multiple theoretical orientations and interventions. My approach to counseling emphasizes existential themes such as meaning-making, personal responsibility, and authenticity while navigating a wide array of presenting concerns. I am experienced in crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource coordination, with an ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. I have utilized numerous electronic health record management programs including Titanium, Simple Practice, and Avatar, and consistently practice ethical and legal documentation. I am dedicated to ongoing learning and professional development to improve my clinical skills and to broaden my scope as a counselor.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Professional Counseling Intern
University of Oklahoma Counseling Center
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide individual and group counseling to university students, addressing a wide array of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, academic stress, identity exploration, and relationship challenges.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly group consultations and individual supervision to promote personal and professional development and enhance clinical and cultural competencies.
- Maintain timely, accurate, legal and ethical documentation of clinical notes in Titanium (EHR) in compliance with university policy and professional guidelines.
- Engage in ongoing training opportunities and campus partner presentations, expanding knowledge on diverse student needs, crisis intervention, and university resources.
Graduate Assistant of Student Support
The University of Oklahoma (Residence Life Dept.)
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Conduct in-person meetings, outreach and follow-ups with residential students referred due to conduct cases, medical transports, or concerning behaviors (e.g., class absences, hygiene concerns, social withdrawal, academic decline).
- Provide support and resources to students facing personal, academic, or behavioral challenges, fostering engagement, learning, and well-being.
- Facilitate triage and referrals to campus partners and local resources, coordinating with the Office of Advocacy and Education, the Behavioral Intervention Team, the University Counseling Center, the OU Police Department, and local crisis services.
- Assist in case management responsibilities in the absence of a full-time Residence Life Case Manager, bridging service gaps within a 20-hour workweek.
- Maintain detailed documentation of student interactions while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.
Graduate Assistant of Academic Initiatives
The University of Oklahoma (Residence Life Dept.)
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in planning and facilitating mental health and wellness programming, including creative initiatives focused on self-care, stress management, anxiety management, and awareness of common mental health concerns among college students.
- Organized, cleaned, and maintained residential community spaces to support student engagement and academic success.
- Developed collaborative relationships with Faculty Fellows and fellow Residence Life staff to foster meaningful student connections and promote campus-wide initiatives.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of OU’s campus resources, student support services, and Residence Life Department goals, laying the foundation for a smooth transition into a student support role.
- Learned to navigate university-based electronic systems such as Roompact, StarRez, and Maxient to track residential student status and support case documentation (important to my transition into that role as GA of student support).
Clinical Professional Counseling Practicum Student
Deer Creek Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided individual counseling to students aged 7–15, addressing a wide range of presenting concerns, including suicidality, changes within the family system, conflict with adults and peers, identity exploration, and adjustment to new environments.
- Facilitated classroom based group sessions for high school students focused on psychoeducation about intimate partner violence, dating violence, suicidality, and warning signs of mental health concerns or abusive situations.
- Attended and actively participated in weekly group and individual supervision, refining clinical skills and self-awareness.
- Conducted weekly check-ins with parents, bi-weekly check-ins with educators, and promptly addressed questions and concerns related to the mental health and well-being of my clients.
- Gained valuable experiences that promoted self-awareness, and professional growth, confirming a preference for working with adults to practice more from a existential theoretical orientation.
Level 2 Case Manager
NorthCare
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed a caseload of 80–100 clients as a full-time staff member, conducting 6–7 client sessions per day.
- Provided case management, crisis intervention, wellness training, and psychoeducational support to adults (ages 18–70) diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), or co-occurring conditions.
- Attended weekly individual supervision and group consultation meetings to assess high-risk clients and develop holistic intervention strategies.
- Completed frequent continuing education unit (CEU's) trainings on medication management, low-income resource navigation, psychosis, gender-based issues, and cultural competencies to enhance client care.
- Developed strong triage and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, working closely with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, peer support specialists, LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and fellow case managers.
- Established and maintained partnerships with property management companies, legal aid representatives, DHS, homeless shelters, food and clothing pantries, donation centers, and public transportation services to connect clients with essential resources.
- Delivered psychoeducational interventions using CBT, DBT, and solution-focused approaches, equipping clients with coping strategies, life skills, and time management techniques to improve daily functioning.
Waitress/Shift Lead
Boomerang Diner
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided attentive customer service in a high-paced dining environment, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience for all guests.
- Served as the only employee on staff who knew American Sign Language (ASL - intermediate), effectively communicating with and accommodating the local deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Sulphur.
- Served as Shift Lead shortly after being hired, balancing leadership responsibilities with primary waitress duties as I attended college classes full-time.
- Managed cash handling and accounting, overseeing register and safe balances during and after shifts.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring, and training new team members to ensure strong team cohesion and service quality.
- Organized and facilitated staff meetings alongside fellow shift leads, managers, and owners, reinforcing restaurant policies and operational procedures.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and team-oriented work environment to support smooth restaurant operations.
Front Desk Receptionist
Millennium Community Services
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided administrative support at the front desk, greeting clients, assisting with client check-ins, scheduling, service payments, insurance verification, and documentation.
- Gained exposure to community mental health services, working closely with case managers, peer support specialists, and therapists to understand care coordination.
- Prepared to transition into a case management role by learning about case management duties and training, service documentation, treatment planning, and client advocacy.
Education
Masters of Education - Clinical Professional Counseling
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Psychology
East Central University
Ada, OK 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Comanche High School
Comanche 05.2001 -
Skills
- Crisis Intervention, Management, & Safety Planning
- Resource Allocation, Triage, & Referral Coordination
- Electronic Health Record Proficiency
- Individualized Treatment & Care Planning
- Ethical, Legal, & Clinical Documentation
- Organizational & Time Management Skills
- Psychoeducational Program Development & Implementation
- American Sign Language (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Credentialing Information
CPCE Status - Complete & Passed.
NCE Status - Complete & Passed.
OLERE Status - Incomplete.
Timeline
Clinical Professional Counseling Intern
University of Oklahoma Counseling Center
06.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant of Student Support
The University of Oklahoma (Residence Life Dept.)
05.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant of Academic Initiatives
The University of Oklahoma (Residence Life Dept.)
02.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Professional Counseling Practicum Student
Deer Creek Public Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024
Level 2 Case Manager
NorthCare
02.2023 - 10.2023
Waitress/Shift Lead
Boomerang Diner
10.2021 - 01.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Millennium Community Services
03.2021 - 06.2021
Masters of Education - Clinical Professional Counseling
The University of Oklahoma
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Psychology
East Central University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Comanche High School
05.2001 -
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