Shannon Jackson
Meherrin
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation, excelling in suicide risk assessment and group therapy. Proven ability to foster therapeutic relationships and implement effective behavioral interventions, enhancing resident recovery. Committed to maintaining ethics and confidentiality while promoting a safe, supportive environment for diverse populations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Assoiciate
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with resident's through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques, fostering an atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Maintained detailed documentation of resident's progress, ensuring accurate record-keeping for continuity of care.
- Aided resident's in developing healthy coping strategies through group counseling sessions tailored to each resident's unique needs.
- Supported diverse patient populations by maintaining cultural competence and sensitivity during interactions with individuals from various backgrounds.
- Enhanced resident's recovery by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging open communication among participants and promoting personal growth.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized resident's records for easy reference.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines and reporting any concerns appropriately.
Emergency Response Officer
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
- Increased overall safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and identifying potential hazards in emergency situations.
- Responded effectively to high-pressure situations using well-honed decision-making skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Reduced response times with effective communication strategies for better coordination among team members.
- Enhanced emergency response efficiency by developing and implementing comprehensive action plans.
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Improved team performance through regular training
Corrections Officer
Lunenburg Correctional Center
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Police Officer
Prince George's County Police Department
12.2006 - 05.2015
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2023
Diploma
Gretna High School
Gretna, VA06-2000
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Relapse prevention
- Behavioral intervention
- Anger management
- Group therapy
Timeline
Treatment Assoiciate
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
Emergency Response Officer
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 03.2024
Corrections Officer
Lunenburg Correctional Center
11.2017 - 02.2023
Police Officer
Prince George's County Police Department
12.2006 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology-Crisis Counseling
Liberty University
Diploma
Gretna High School
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