Sasha D. Michaud
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Oceans Behavioral Health, excelling in group therapy and crisis intervention. Proven leadership and communication skills enhance patient outcomes, while expertise in psychotherapy and organizational abilities streamline clinical processes. Committed to fostering resilience and self-sufficiency in diverse populations. Highly skilled Lead Therapist with comprehensive background in mental health care, particularly in individual and group therapy settings. Strengths include development and implementation of effective treatment plans, ability to build strong rapport with clients, and management of therapeutic teams. Previous work has brought significant improvements in client well-being and team performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
11.2025 - Current
- Led clinical team in developing patient-centered care strategies.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient treatment plans.
- Analyzed service delivery data to identify areas for improvement.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation for clinical services effectively.
Lead Therapist
Oceans Behavioral Health
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Inpatient/Outpatient/PHP group therapy facilitator
- Planning and linking assistance to discharging patients
- Providing group psychotherapy to a variety of populations
- Maintain clinical documentation and assessments
- Communication with psychiatrist, nursing staff, and clinical director
Mental Health Therapist
Wellnite, Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Planning and linking assistance to outside resources
- Providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and couples
- Maintain clinical documentation and assessments
- Crisis intervention
Medical Social Worker
Hospice Compassus
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Hybrid from office and field
- Planning and linking assistance to outside resources
- Providing supportive counseling and bereavement services to patients and families
- Maintain clinical documentation and assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Communication with DCS, RNCM, Spiritual Counselor, HHA and HCS
Mental Health Specialist
Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2023
- School-based
- Planning and linking assistance to outside resources
- Providing group and individual psychotherapy to adolescent students
- Maintain clinical documentation and assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Communication with campus and district counselors and administrators
Therapist
Bayview Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Inpatient/Outpatient/PHP group therapy facilitator
- Planning and linking assistance to discharging patients
- Providing group psychotherapy to a variety of populations
- Maintain clinical documentation and assessments
Discharge Planner
Nueces County Jail
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Personally recommended by Nueces County Sheriff
- Planning and linking released inmates to outside services
- Close daily collaboration with jail staff
- Work hand-in-hand with mental health staff
Jail Diversion Case Manager
Behavioral Health Center of NC
02.2018 - 01.2020
- QMHP-CS
- On time with mental health screenings and reports as per the Sandra Bland statute
- Increased number of participants on case load
- Continually provided face-to-face contact with clients during recent shut down
- Work closely with jail mental health staff and continually collaborate with all departments at MHID
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Thomas J. Henry
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Designated 'Top Performer' 2nd Quarter
- Assisted on a team with verdicts totaling well over $1.5M in 2016, including the 55th best verdict in Texas.
- Kept meticulous track of legal filing deadlines and calendar.
- Received superlatives on annual review.
- Became very proficient with legal drafts and e-filing.
Parole Officer
Texas Dept Criminal Justice
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Top Academic Achiever at Parole Officer Training Academy
- Managed a caseload of nearly 75 offenders released from TDCJ
- Facilitated home and employment visits monthly for all offenders.
- Utilized my education and skills to conduct basic needs and biopsychosocial assessments.
Case Manager II
Behavioral Health Center of NC
01.2013 - 05.2014
- I managed a caseload of around 300 individuals who suffered from a variety of mental illnesses
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments
- Facilitated medication management and collaborated with doctors and medical staff.
- Provided crisis intervention services to critical clients.
- Provided linking services which helped clients to be more self-sufficient.
Travel Surveyor
ETC Institute/TxDOT
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Worked independently.
- Kept meticulous count of visitors that arrived and departed several locations as assigned.
- Conducted interviews on travel patterns and habits of visitors.
- Due to my performance, I was asked to continue to participate in the project in a different location in Texas.
- Temporary project.
Senior Escalations Representative
APAC Customer Svc.
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Selected to lead team during a move.
- Supervised two teams in two different locations.
- Responsible for approving and billing for equipment to customers.
- Responsible for producing employee work schedules.
- Selected to participate in leadership seminar.
- Responsible for call monitoring to ensure quality.
- Handled double and triple escalated calls with dissatisfied customers.
Insurance Sales Representative
GEICO
12.2004 - 09.2006
- Required to obtain state licensure to hold this position.
- Taking customer payments and balancing ledgers at the end of the day.
- Provided top quality customer service both over the phone and face to face.
- Provided quotes to customers for auto, boat, motorcycle, homeowners and renter's insurance.
- First in office to underwrite renter's policy.
- Trained other agents on the use of renter's policy quotes, software and issuance.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Edinburg, TX01.2022
MASTER OF ARTS - Forensic Psychology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Farmers Branch, TX01.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Farmers Branch, TX01.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership abilities
- Psychotherapy expertise
Certification
CERTIFIED TRIPLE P PROVIDER, The University of Sydney
Texas LCSW #180041
New Mexico LCSW #SWB-2025-0295
ASWB Accredited Supervisory Course Completion
- Completion of Course #76864: Clinical Supervision: A Person-Centered Approach
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Lead Therapist
Oceans Behavioral Health
05.2024 - 11.2025
Medical Social Worker
Hospice Compassus
08.2023 - 05.2024
Mental Health Specialist
Driscoll Children's Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2023
Therapist
Bayview Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Wellnite, Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2024
Discharge Planner
Nueces County Jail
12.2020 - 07.2022
Jail Diversion Case Manager
Behavioral Health Center of NC
02.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Thomas J. Henry
09.2015 - 02.2018
Parole Officer
Texas Dept Criminal Justice
05.2014 - 09.2015
Case Manager II
Behavioral Health Center of NC
01.2013 - 05.2014
Travel Surveyor
ETC Institute/TxDOT
07.2010 - 04.2011
Senior Escalations Representative
APAC Customer Svc.
08.2006 - 01.2008
Insurance Sales Representative
GEICO
12.2004 - 09.2006
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Social Work
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - RIO GRANDE VALLEY
MASTER OF ARTS - Forensic Psychology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY