Sabah M. Shah, LMSW
Bayview Behavioral Hospital
Corpus Christi,TX
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker with extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, specializing in psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments and suicide risk evaluations while effectively facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, care coordination, and patient advocacy ensures a holistic approach to discharge planning and community resource referrals. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered services that enhance overall well-being in diverse medical and behavioral health environments.
Work History
Mental Health Professional
3 Years 3 Months- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient strengths, barriers to care, and treatment needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning for patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Coordinate discharge planning and referrals to outpatient behavioral health, community resources, and social services.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and community resources.
- Complete timely clinical documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Advocate for patients while promoting continuity of care and positive clinical outcomes.
Site Coordinator
1 Year- Conducted needs assessments and coordinated case management services.
- Connected students and families with healthcare, counseling, housing, food, and community resources.
- Collaborated with educators, families, and community providers.
- Maintained documentation and monitored service outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
- Summa Cum Laude
- Social Work Intern of the Year
Skills
Psychosocial Assessments
Case Management
Care Coordination
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Risk Assessment
Safety Planning
Treatment Planning
Behavioral Health
Individual
Group
and Family Therapy
Discharge Planning
Community Resource Referrals
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Education
Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Under Supervision
Languages
Pashto (Native/Bilingual)
Urdu (Native/Bilingual)
Timeline
Mental Health Professional
Bayview Behavioral Hospital
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools
08.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Texas A&M University
Master of Arts from Social Work
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
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