Shada Jakes-Ratliff
Friars Point,MS
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing, and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implement treatment plans. Familiar with functional behavior assessments, teacher training and compliance. Driven to help teachers intervene early to prevent major social issues and academic delays.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Emotional Interventionist
Clarksdale Municipal School District
2023.08 - Current
- Improved student engagement by implementing targeted intervention strategies and personalized learning plans.
- Reduced the number of students needing additional support services by providing early intervention assistance.
- Enhanced communication between teachers, parents, and support staff by coordinating regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Streamlined data collection processes for better tracking of student growth and achievement in intervention programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify student needs and create tailored intervention plans.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Develop behavior plans and specific intervention plans for referred students; assist in their implementation, including using appropriate resources and technology to promote the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and pro-social behavior in students.
Mental Health Therapist (School Based-Therapist)
Marion Counseling
2022.03 - Current
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder and other mental and behavioral disorders.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel, and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on various evidence based interventions and strategies.
Clinical Supervisor
Youth Villages
2019.07 - 2022.02
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Lead and directed team of 5 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
School Based Therapist
Region One Mental Health
2017.07 - 2019.07
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Community Support Specialist
Communi-Care
2015.10 - 2016.10
- Formulated and implemented outreach strategies to engage individuals and families in need of social services.
- Developed and implemented programs to meet social service needs of community.
- Maintained professional and productive working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote teamwork and boost rapport.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources and services to meet needs of individuals and families.
- Participated in community events and activities to increase awareness of available social services.
- Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX08.2017
Masters - Social Work
University of Mississippi
Oxford05.2015
High School Diploma -
Coahoma Agricultural High School
Clarksdale, MS05.2012
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Leadership Abilities
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Therapist Collaboration
- Mental Health Support
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Interventions Understanding
- Strategy Development
- Multitasking Strengths
- Team Collaboration
Certification
License Master Social Worker
Certified Mental Health Therapist
Timeline
Social Emotional Interventionist
Clarksdale Municipal School District
2023.08 - Current
Mental Health Therapist (School Based-Therapist)
Marion Counseling
2022.03 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Youth Villages
2019.07 - 2022.02
School Based Therapist
Region One Mental Health
2017.07 - 2019.07
Community Support Specialist
Communi-Care
2015.10 - 2016.10
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
Masters - Social Work
University of Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Coahoma Agricultural High School
License Master Social Worker
Certified Mental Health Therapist
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