Ryan Shady
Lawton
Summary
Dedicated and ethical Licensed Behavioral Health Professional-Candidate with expertise in crisis intervention, client advocacy, and training. Proven ability to support new staff and enhance team performance through effective communication and case review participation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licenced Behavioral Health Professional- Candidate
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
Lawton
06.2016 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Facilitated crisis intervention and conflict resolution in high-stress situations.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Participated in case reviews to enhance service delivery and team performance.
- Provided training and support to new staff on behavioral health practices.
- Adhered to ethical standards set forth by professional organizations such as The American Psychological Association.
- Instructor for Motivatioal Interviewing for Facility
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, including clinical notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
General Clerk 2
Novitex Enerprise Solutions
Lawton
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Maintain and verify supporting documents related to the federal government's Affordable Care Act via paper or electronic format.
- Make appropriate annotations in the client database to indicate that new information has been received for record.
- Communicate with applicants, enrollees, and other relevant individuals to support the efficient processing of documentation.
- Perform basic data entry; prepare and maintain detailed records, files, and reports; to type accurately at a speed consistent with work requirements.
Military Police Civilian Detective
Department of Emergency Services
Fort Sill
03.2004 - 07.2013
- Process crime scenes of various natures ranging from, but not limited to, larcenies, damages and economic crimes.
- Supervise Patrols in all aspects of investigation when responding to a crime scene.
- Conducts initial and follow-up interviews with pertinent persons related to the case, including parents, spouses and children.
- Additional duties encompass work as the Evidence Custodian, which entails cataloging, maintaining and destroying evidence that is acquired by Patrols, in accordance with Military Regulations and Federal Laws.
- Primary Member of the Fort Sill Case Review Committee which discusses child and spouse abuse cases, unusual problems and works with and for the Commanders of Fort Sill. This committee also analyzes violence in the family on a case by case basis for treatment of the offender and victims of domestic violence.
- Conduct case statutes on all criminal and informational cases assigned to the Investigation Section, by establishing, maintaining and reviewing case logs and determining the processes for closure and completeness of case files.
Education
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Mental Health Counceling
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2023
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Licenced Behavioral Health Professional- Candidate
Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center
06.2016 - Current
General Clerk 2
Novitex Enerprise Solutions
11.2013 - 03.2016
Military Police Civilian Detective
Department of Emergency Services
03.2004 - 07.2013
Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Mental Health Counceling
University of Oklahoma