Shanice Blair
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Galveston,TX
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional with 10 years of experience in mental health and 6 years in community mental health. With hands-on experience providing mental health services through direct care in residential treatment centers for youth and young adults, rehabilitative and community case management, and individual, couples, and family therapy as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate in public and charter school and community agency offices. A dedicated community health professional with extensive experience in cultivating and maintaining connections with community members, agencies, and other stakeholders to collaboratively improve community health. Proven success in the development and implementation of community outreach programs and initiatives to promote resilience and strengthen individual, family, and community well-being in underserved populations. Effective written and verbal communication skills and extensive experience in facilitating educational meetings and presentations for various audiences in areas of community health, racial disparities, mental health, policy, and social determinants of health. I am eager to utilize my skills in mental health counseling, community social determinants of health, collaboration, and team leadership to continue improving individual, family, and community mental health in my next role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
Family Service Center Of Galveston County Tx
01.2021 - Current
- Provide mental health counseling services to families, youth, couples, survivors of crime through in-person and telehealth talk therapy at agency offices, public school district campuses, and charter school campuses
- Ensure that services provided meet program guidelines as well as the standards of accrediting bodies and funding sources
- Follow state’s reporting standards to ensure safety of clients and their families
- Meet weekly with a licensed supervisor for supervision
- Maintain compliance with all documentation for clients as assigned and required by agency policies and procedures
- Collaborate with school staff to advance the mental health and well-being of students on assigned case load
- Deliver high-quality client care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote autonomy and engagement to promote improved mental health and well-being.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities.
Communities of Care Co-Coordinator
Family Service Center Of Galveston County Tx
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Identify and recruit additional community members and agencies including historically excluded groups to be members of the ACEs Collaborative, The Future is US initiative, and/or the Youth Advisory Council and the Parent Advisory Council
- Coordinate and facilitate Leadership and Design Team meetings to ensure all deliverables of the Communities of Care grant are developed, implemented and evaluated according to grant timelines
- Attend required meetings with graantee and other entities
- Identify and coordinate trainings on resilience, mental health, equity and the social determinants of health for the community, ACEs collaborative, The Future is US initiative, and various community sectors
- Monitor local, state and national trends and best practices in the Social Determinants of Health arena through participation in training, forums and external networking groups
- Develop,coordinate, and implement community events and initiatives centered around resilience, mental health, equity, and social determinants of health for historically excluded groups
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions.
- Spearheaded marketing efforts, raising awareness of programs through targeted campaigns and social media promotion.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies in response to unforeseen challenges or obstacles during events planning process.
- Established strong partnerships with other organizations leading to increased collaboration opportunities.
- Organized training sessions for staff development, enhancing skillsets and improving overall performance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors successfully, securing favorable terms that aligned with organizational goals.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources efficiently to reduce costs without compromising quality.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders, gaining trust and support for program initiatives
- Presented at local, state, and national conferences about community efforts and advocacy efforts to improve community health and well being
- Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize event programming for maximum impact on target audiences.
- Facilitated meetings effectively, keeping discussions on track, driving consensus among team members, and record taking.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepared reports on project status for grant organization and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Fatherhood Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
Family Service Center Of Galveston County Tx
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by partner agencies.
- Spearheaded collaboration efforts between internal departments to enhance overall organizational impact on communities served.
- Build capacity in Fatherhood Advisory committee to promote Fatherhood programming and initiatives
- Coordinate and record taking for Fatherhood Advisory committee meetings
- Recruit participants for Fatherhood programming through attending community events, resource fairs, and meetings
- Adhere to internal controls and procedures established for Family Service Center of Galveston County
- Conduct outreach activities to identify collaborative members, inform community of services and build community collaborative relationships
- Increased community engagement by implementing strategic outreach initiatives.
- Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization''s presence in the community.
- Facilitated strong relationships with community members by attending local events, serving as a liaison between the organization and its constituents.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Evaluated emerging trends in community engagement, incorporating innovative approaches into existing programs to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
- Provide training to Early Childhood Educators and Caregivers about the role fathers and father figures play in child’s life
- Organize and implement first FatherFest event, coordinating with Fatherhood Advisory Committee, donors, partners, and families that attended
- Implement Fatherhood groups (parent education workshops) using identified evidence-based curriculum
- Recruit at-risk fathers and father-figures to participate in Fatherhood groups and services by participating in outreach activities to engage families, inform community of services, and build community collaborative relationships
Community Case Manager
St. Vincent's House of Hope
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Contributed to program development efforts aimed at enhancing service delivery options for diverse populations in need of community-based support.
- Empowered clients to make informed decisions about their care through education on available resources and ongoing advocacy efforts.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries conducive to effective case management practice.
- Promoted client independence through skill-building activities and goal-oriented interventions.
- Facilitated positive change in clients'' lives through empathetic listening, problem-solving strategies, and supportive guidance during challenging times.
- Served as a reliable source of information for clients, families, and colleagues regarding local community resources, healthcare services, entitlement programs eligibility, and other relevant topics.
- Assist clients in accessing local resources to aid in improving physical, spiritual, and mental health and well-being
- Document accurate and appropriate case management services provided to clients
- Administer needs assessment for clients upon entry into case management program and every 3 months or as necessary for individuals receiving case amangement services at St. Vincent's House
- Develuped manual and provided trainings to St. Vincent's House staff and volunteers for Apricot recoridnt system to documetn services provided to St. Vincent's House clients
- Run monthly reports on services utilzed for grant and reporting purposes
- Attend community organizign and coalition meetings to share information about St. Vincent's House services, learn of new resources in the community, and organize, and implement community events on behalf of St. Vincent's House clients
- Coordinate Food Pantry Deliveries with Galveston County Food Band and St. Vincent's House Pantry program
- Train volunteers and on Pantry duties and reporting
- Coordinate Comfort Food Care Package deliveries with involved restaurants and families
- Assist in establishing an interdisciplinary and collaborative wrap around services between St. Vincent's House clients and UTMB medical students clinics and programs
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough assessments of clients'' strengths, needs, preferences, and barriers to success.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in writing reports to document grant and funding requirements and treatment outcomes
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Texas Treatment Network
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Provide direct care and assistance to clients regarding their individuals program
- Ensure client's safety, health, and living environment is cliean
- Document, plan, and implement programs to ensure cleints can meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs
- Assist clients in learnign self-help skills to encourage independence
- Use Crisis Prevention Intervnetion when needed to keep clients from harming selves or others
- Assisted in recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team
Residential Youth Care Worker
Youth Homes Of Mid America
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team
- Documented crisis notes and interventions
- Supported the educational goals of youth under my care by providing tutoring services as needed in various subjects areas.
- Assisted residents in setting and achieving personal goals, empowering them to take ownership of their lives and make positive changes.
- Improved residents' well-being by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Conducted one-on-one behavior management counseling for clients by teaching coping techniques and giving guidance and support.
- Collaborated with case managers, therapists, and other professionals to develop personalized treatment plans for optimal results.
- Reacted to disturbances within facility by attempting to reason with residents and separating or implementing physical restraint or isolation.
- Provide supervision and guidance for youth in all aspects of well-being included in daily life such as physical, mental, emotional, and social
- Plan and facilitate different treatment plans depending on needs of each client's life
- Provide Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) during invidual and group sessions daily to teach decision making, social, relationahip, communication, and conflict resloution skills
- Use CPI, Crisis Prevention Intervention, a non-violent crisis intervention to prevent the client from hurting themselves or others
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Facilitated transportation arrangements for appointments or outings, promoting social integration in the community.
- Oversaw medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were given accurately while maintaining detailed records of such transactions.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Physiology: Emphasis in Health
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Individual, couples, group, and family therapy
- Adult, Youth, and Family support program development and implementation
- Written and oral communication
- Treatment planning
- Community outreach
- Community collaboration
- Meeting coordination, facilitation, and note taking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Presenting
- Problem solving
- Community event and outreach planning and implementation
Presentations
2021 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo
Session: The Youth Roundtable: Youth-Driven and Youth-Centered Community-Based Participatory Research
Dismantling the school-to-prison Pipeline in Galveston Independent School District
2022 Spring SMART Family Literacy “Growing the Tree of Knowledge” Conference
Family Engagement- Including the Dads
2022 Texas Annual Prevention Provider Conference
Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline in Galveston Through Community Action
2023 National Federation of Families Conference
Communities of Care: Healing, Justice, and Connection for Mental Wellbeing in Historically Excluded Children and Families in Greater Houston
Timeline
Clinician
Family Service Center Of Galveston County Tx
01.2021 - Current
Communities of Care Co-Coordinator
Family Service Center Of Galveston County Tx
01.2021 - 05.2025
Fatherhood Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
Family Service Center Of Galveston County Tx
01.2021 - 05.2022
Community Case Manager
St. Vincent's House of Hope
02.2019 - 12.2020
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Texas Treatment Network
02.2017 - 08.2017
Residential Youth Care Worker
Youth Homes Of Mid America
08.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Human Physiology: Emphasis in Health
University of Iowa
05.2001 -
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