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Shanda Zuniga

Windber,PA

Summary

Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality mental health services to children and adults. At Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health, developed individualized treatment plans, enhancing client satisfaction. Skilled in treatment planning and case documentation, successfully managed a caseload of 60+ clients weekly, demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Therapist

Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
  • Performed client assessments.
  • Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
  • Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
  • Maintained client caseload of 60+ individuals and couples per week.
  • Utilized mindfulness to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
  • Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.

Director of Membership Services

Motion Picture Editors Guild
12.2015 - 10.2023
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Oversaw daily operations of Membership Services, Training, and Finance Departments
  • Advocated for Guild members with various outside organizations, including health and pension plans, mental and physical health facilities, and contract services.
  • Prepared MPEG annual budgets in coordination with Board of Directors.
  • Assisted National Director with various special projects arising out of contract negotiations or Board incentives.

Employer Contracts Manager

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans
12.1990 - 12.2015
  • Oversaw daily operations of the Employer Contracts Department and supervised staff of 15+.
  • Analyzed new contracts to identify required changes and/or conflicts with governing Trust Agreements.
  • Took lead role in implementation of changes required by contracts, including communication with all signatory employers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to implement best practices.
  • Acted as liaison between legal counsel, signatory employers, and Board of Directors on matters related to the terms of various studio and union contracts.
  • Referred cases of non-compliance with contract terms to Audit Department or legal counsel.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
08.2021

Skills

  • Family therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Building client relationshipsCase Documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Providing referrals

Timeline

Outpatient Therapist

Bedford-Somerset Developmental & Behavioral Health
03.2023 - Current

Director of Membership Services

Motion Picture Editors Guild
12.2015 - 10.2023

Employer Contracts Manager

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans
12.1990 - 12.2015

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Brandman University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brandman University
Shanda Zuniga