Paula Sharp
Pensacola
Summary
Dynamic School Mental Health Counselor at CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, skilled in treatment planning and building rapport. Successfully reduced crisis intervention needs through proactive monitoring and individualized goal-setting tools. Committed to patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering clients with effective coping strategies and enhancing their mental health journey.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Mental Health Counselor
CDAC Behavioral Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Established a safe environment for students to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgement.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
- Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
Patient Care Technician
St Dominic Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Performed blood draws and EKGs accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
MSW Clinical Intern
Heal Thy Self Counseling Services, LLC
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to empower clients with knowledge about their conditions, promoting self-advocacy skills.
- Collaborated with external providers to ensure continuity of care for clients receiving services from multiple agencies.
- Participated in case conferences and clinical supervision sessions to discuss complex cases, receive feedback, and enhance professional development.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify individual strengths, needs, preferences, and goals for treatment planning purposes.
- Improved coping skills among clients experiencing depression or anxiety symptoms through the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
MSW Clinical Intern
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained accurate documentation for each client, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships that supported effective interventions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to address the physical, emotional, and social needs of dialysis patients.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care options.
Education
Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2021
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Individual counseling
- Individual and group counseling
- Patient advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Case documentation
- Case management
- Case files maintenance
- Skilled in intake interviewing
Certification
- Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
- Expiration Date: August 2029
- State of Florida Department of Health
Timeline
School Mental Health Counselor
CDAC Behavioral Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
MSW Clinical Intern
Heal Thy Self Counseling Services, LLC
03.2021 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician
St Dominic Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2022
MSW Clinical Intern
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
11.2019 - 05.2020
Social Work
Walden University
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