Sha Biddix
Schenectady
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Mental Health Counselor with background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. Recognized for effectively addressing client needs, fostering positive outcomes through tailored interventions, and proficiency in active listening and empathetic rapport building. Gained interest in specializing in grief, trauma-related disorders, and peripartum and postpartum mood disorders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Therapist
Sunshine Counseling
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual therapy sessions, employing evidence-based techniques to address client needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Utilized active listening and empathy to build rapport and trust with diverse clientele.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for peer interaction and growth.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulations.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Residential Clinician - Intern
St. Catherine’s Center for Children
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy sessions using research-based techniques. Worked with children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health diagnoses. Managed a case load of 15+ clients during internship by creating and implementing individualized treatment plan goals and plans. Provided clinical assessments for children and their family members, when necessary. Provided crisis management for clients, when necessary. Organized and held monthly and/or quarterly treatment plan meetings for all clients on caseload. Provided clinical opinion and input to outside organizations about clients. Kept up-to-date documentation for two separate computer systems. Upheld HIPPA and confidentiality with all client documents and information.
Community Resource Manager
Jefferson Area Board of Aging
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed a team of 8 case managers to ensure timely and effective delivery of community resources for individuals in the elderly community. Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives. Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery. Kept the team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback. Kept up-to-date monthly and quarterly reports for upper-level management team. Used several computer systems for clinical documents and trained staff on use. Prepared and held monthly team meetings with case management staff.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Becon Health Options
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation. Maintained a clinical caseload of 200+ clients. Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization. Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data. Completed annual, in-person, clinical assessments for those with severe mental health disorders.
Therapeutic Consultant
ARC of the Three Rivers
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Listened to clients' needs and assisted with identifying and securing appropriate services. Maintained a case load of 25+ clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Created personalized treatment plans for clients and their families to implement. Completed monthly and quarterly documentation for each client. Completed in-person clinical assessments. Scheduled and held in-person, yearly meetings with treatment team.
Education
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of West Alabama
03.2023
Masters - Nonprofit Management
Regis University
05.2015
BA - Psychology
Meredith College
05.2013
Skills
- Passionate about counseling and helping individuals with mental health disorders
- Great organizational skills
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- New York State LMHC
Timeline
Associate Therapist
Sunshine Counseling
05.2023 - Current
Residential Clinician - Intern
St. Catherine’s Center for Children
05.2022 - 03.2023
Community Resource Manager
Jefferson Area Board of Aging
08.2018 - 08.2019
Clinical Care Coordinator
Becon Health Options
08.2017 - 08.2018
Therapeutic Consultant
ARC of the Three Rivers
05.2013 - 05.2015
Masters - Nonprofit Management
Regis University
BA - Psychology
Meredith College
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of West Alabama