Shannon Shanell Chambers
Madison,AL
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with proven clinical experience in individual and group counseling. Focused on utilizing motivational interviewing and comprehensive treatment planning to drive client engagement and recovery success within collaborative care environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health & SUD Intern Student
Longleaf Recovery & Wellness
Madison, AL
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to support clients in recovery.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Facilitated group therapy discussions to enhance peer support and communication.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Assisted in the development of recovery goals and objectives for clients in treatment programs.
- Assisted therapists in implementing recovery plans for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Collaborated with case managers and other professionals to ensure coordinated care for clients.
- Led therapeutic activities designed to help clients develop healthy coping mechanisms.
- Educated clients about coping strategies and resources for substance abuse recovery.
- Provided referrals to community resources for clients.
- Provided compassionate support to clients during challenging recovery moments.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
Practicum Student
Save it for Therapy
Huntsville, AL
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Conducted intake assessments to gather client background and needs.
- Collaborated with clients to deliver multidisciplinary support and counseling, ensuring comprehensive clinical documentation.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate case notes.
- Guided clients in identifying personal goals and formulating actionable development plans.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client strategies and updates.
- Collaborated with therapists to prepare session materials and resources.
- Assisted professionals with client intake process and administered questionnaires.
- Researched patient cases to understand issues and provide current needs assessment.
- Researched and evaluated therapeutic techniques to improve client interventions and support services.
- Conducted research on new therapeutic techniques that could be used to help clients better cope with their challenges.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Participated in professional seminars to enhance knowledge and skills in psychology. and trainings relevant to the field of psychology.
Practicum Student
The Care Center
New Hope, AL
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Coordinated with social services and community resources for client support.
- Conducted client assessments to determine needs and develop service plans.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and risk factors.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case strategies and improvements.
- Provided education on available services and programs to clients and families.
- Identified resources available in the community to assist clients with meeting their goals.
- Created reports summarizing the outcomes of each case plan.
- Provided emotional support to clients who are struggling with mental health issues.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Attended trainings related to best practices in case management.
- Assisted disabled and impoverished individuals in finding financial resources and community programs.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Activities Therapist
Decatur Morgan West Hospital
Decatur, Alabama
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked with patients aged 4 to 65 to achieve treatment goals through leading interactive art therapy and physical activities. I took mental health assessments, did daily clinical documentation, psychosocial interventions, and progress notes.
- Provided creative strategies during team meetings to improve overall performance.
- Collaborated with a multicultural team to achieve project objectives and resolve product-related challenges.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement and well-being.
- Implemented group therapy sessions to promote social interaction among patients.
- Led workshops focused on improving physical, emotional, and cognitive skills.
- Organized and scheduled exercise programs and recreational activities to facilitate physical and emotional health of participants.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions to help patients identify and address underlying issues causing distress.
- Encouraged patients' participation in community activities that would enhance their overall well-being.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities, including music therapy, art therapy, and animal-assisted therapy, to promote patient engagement and emotional well-being.
Counselor Assistant/Behavior Tech
Bradford Health Services
Madison, Alabama
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Applied individual and group care to patients in recovery, did mental health interventions, health watches, supervised medication lines, training and related professional development, clinical documentation, filing, and record keeping. Facilitated activity solutions recovery group, attended AA meetings with patients, supervised patients and attended to their needs, office, leadership, and training skills.
- Monitored clients' daily activities, ensuring safety and promoting overall well-being.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness training into practice.
- Recorded and updated client progress and treatment plans, contributing to effective case management.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Applied motivational interviewing techniques to enhance client engagement and drive behavior change.
Education
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12-2026
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Psycho-educational groups
- Psychoeducation
- Therapy
- Counseling
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Relapse prevention
- Suicide risk assessments
- Suicide prevention
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Client assessment
- Client needs assessment
- Client engagement
- Client advocacy
- Client relationships
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Records administration
- Database management
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Group facilitation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Scheduling
- Administrative tasks
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Complex problem-solving
- Intervention planning
- Assertiveness training
- Therapeutic creativity
- Creativity and innovation
- Research and analysis
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Learning disability awareness
- Behavioral interventions
- Resource coordination
- Insurance navigation
- File systems maintenance
- Goal orientation
- Mental health support
- Personal development sessions
- Relapse prevention
- Client records management
- Psychiatric populations
- Client needs assessment
- Personal development sessions
- Mental health support
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Treatment plans
- Multitasking and organization
- Diagnostic
- Resource coordination
- Client engagement
- Behavioral interventions
Certification
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper program, Sensory trained, Motivational Interviewing, CITI certified, CPR/BLS First Aid, CPI, MOAB training
Timeline
Mental Health & SUD Intern Student
Longleaf Recovery & Wellness
05.2026 - Current
Practicum Student
Save it for Therapy
01.2026 - 05.2026
Practicum Student
The Care Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
Activities Therapist
Decatur Morgan West Hospital
10.2024 - 08.2025
Counselor Assistant/Behavior Tech
Bradford Health Services
09.2023 - 12.2024
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of West Alabama