Shana Cheatham
Etters,PA
Summary
Innovative and goal-oriented master level counselor committed to professional development and leadership currently working towards licensure for CAADC and LPC. Offers diverse background with excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities. Extensive background working with mental health clients and offenders inside a correctional facility, residential facility, and outpatient setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
PA Counseling Services
08.2023 - Current
- Consult with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Complete one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from MH and/or D&A issues
- Perform client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Assess LOC and treatment recommendations within guidelines of DDAP requirements
- Manage patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
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Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Catholic Charities
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, interviews, intakes, and connected clients to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Service maximum of 8 clients in a residential setting
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Correction Officer
Dept Of Corrections
12.2012 - 07.2021
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Managed up to 250 inmates in daily routines with assistance from block staff
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Routinely performed inmates counts, responded to emergency situations and de-escalated confrontations.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions
Case Support Match Worker
Big Brothers Big Sisters
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Completed various administrative tasks such as making phone calls, answering emails and inputting data into systems.
- Monitored quality of Big/Little relationship against established standards.
- Met with children, parents, and mentors individually to ensure safety of matches and address concerns.
- Interviewed new mentors and provided presentations, help with clearances.
- Maintained case of up to 70 mentor/child matches.
Counselor
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Performed searches of juveniles property, administered drug tests, and assisted in de-escalation techniques.
- Maintained active caseload of up to 20 juveniles
- Provided comprehensive case management services, assisted treatment planning and provided monthly sessions for juveniles and family.
- Provided individual and group counseling.
- Assisted in monitoring up to 80 juveniles to ensure safety and compliance of program.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as probation officers and courts
Therapeutic Staff Support
Northern Human Services
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Provided services to children diagnosed with mental or behavioral disabilities in home and/or school settings.
- Modeled and applied treatment interventions established by licensed clinician in accordance with treatment plans
- Documented changes of behavior and assisted with implementing new interventions through personal assessment and best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Pre-law
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.2007
High School Diploma -
Steelton High School
Steelton, PA06.2003
Skills
- Emergency Response
- First Aid Certification
- Detail-Oriented
- Stress Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Practical Problem Solving
- Time Management
- CBT
- Individual therapy
- Psychosocial assessment
- Treatment planning
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
PA Counseling Services
08.2023 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Catholic Charities
12.2021 - 08.2023
Correction Officer
Dept Of Corrections
12.2012 - 07.2021
Case Support Match Worker
Big Brothers Big Sisters
02.2012 - 12.2012
Counselor
Abraxas Youth And Family Services
03.2011 - 09.2011
Therapeutic Staff Support
Northern Human Services
06.2009 - 03.2011
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/Pre-law
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Steelton High School
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