Roncia St Clair
Lafayette,CO
Summary
Dedicated clinical therapy professional focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
LPCC
Work History
Therapist, MA, LPCC
Mental Health Partners
Lafayette, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
Registered Intern Mental Health Contract Therapist
The Children's Home Network: Pinellas Support Team
Clearwater, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Provide individual counseling to children, adolescents, and teens through virtual platforms, in the community and in home
- Guide clients in practical therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Direct family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments
- Provide case management and community linkage through resources and referrals
- Provide person-centered and solution-focused therapy
- Provide Early Intervention Services for young children on the ASD spectrum.
Registered Intern Mental Health Therapist
Begin Again Counseling Services Private Practice
Riverview, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided individual counseling for children, adolescents, adults and couple counseling in a private practice setting.
Registered Intern Mental Health Family Counselor
Family Enrichment Services: Connect Family Paths Program
Clearwater, FL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provides clinical assessments of individuals and families in Connecting Family Paths program
- Provides individual, family, and crisis counseling to client population from a family-focused, trauma-informed perspective
- Provide counseling services to all assigned cases at an appropriate level based on identified client needs
- Complete and submit required clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, and CFARS/FARS) to the supervisor within the established time frames, including ensuring documentation entered into the client's medical record in compliance with agency policy and procedure.
Mental Health Counselor, Lead Intern
Metropolitan Ministries- Tampa
Tampa, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Delivered individual counseling, contributed to treatment planning, and assisted with assessments
- Trained new student interns on the intake process and how to document case notes into the Unity database system.
Lead Advocate Supervisor/ Intern
The Haven of RCS Inc.
Clearwater, FL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning ages 3 through adulthood
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Supervise and coach staff and volunteers
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability
- Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department
- Program and Curriculum Development
- Provided advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence.
Education
MA in Clinical Mental Health -
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
01.2020
BA in Sociology -
The University of South Florida
01.1992
Skills
- Individual, Couples, Family & Group Counseling
- Neurodivergent clients
- Bio Psychosocial, ECO Map, Genogram Assessments, Substance Use Assessment, CFARS/FARS Assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Mac & PC OS, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Zoom Platform
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Workshops/ Presentations: ACA Conference 2019 New Orleans, LA
- Experience working with clients with a substance use disorder
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing Treatment Aptitude and Motivational interviewing
- Expertise in Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Case Management Proficiency
- Supervisory/Leadership/ Coaching
- Experience with at-risk youth and families in the child welfare system and family violence
- Expertise in homeliness issues
- Expertise in Part C Service and Early Intervention Services
- Proficient in case management, resource and referral linkage
- Analytics
- Research
- Scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Presentations
- Team Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Outstanding Communication Skills
- Client Relationships
- Data Evaluation
- Collaboration
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- Database Management
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Florida Counseling Association
Certification
- Certified Trauma Professional
- Domestic Violence Core Competency
- First Aid and CPR and AED
- Trauma-Informed Care
- TF-CBT Trained
- Telehealth Counseling
- CFARS, and FARS Certified
- NPI Number
- Completed DCF Human Trafficking Training
Volunteer Experience
Ten plus years of supervisory and leadership experience in non-profit social service agencies, early childhood education and intervention programs, and the mental health field with strengths in mentorship, employee succession, budget allocations, intern training and coaching, program development and management, and team building.
Timeline
Therapist, MA, LPCC
Mental Health Partners
01.2024 - Current
Registered Intern Mental Health Therapist
Begin Again Counseling Services Private Practice
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Intern Mental Health Contract Therapist
The Children's Home Network: Pinellas Support Team
01.2020 - Current
Registered Intern Mental Health Family Counselor
Family Enrichment Services: Connect Family Paths Program
01.2020 - 01.2021
Mental Health Counselor, Lead Intern
Metropolitan Ministries- Tampa
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Advocate Supervisor/ Intern
The Haven of RCS Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
MA in Clinical Mental Health -
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
BA in Sociology -
The University of South Florida
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