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Certification
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Shannon Patten

North Chesterfield

Summary

Desired: Day Shift; 8-Hour Shift; FT; Sunday - Thursday No On-Call; no Saturdays—I Will Be Starting My Doctorate Program in May


Collaborative professional dedicated to fostering supportive
and empathetic environment for clients, utilizing strong
interpersonal skills and effective communication to guide
individuals towards positive outcomes. Proven record of
forming meaningful connections and working seamlessly with
multidisciplinary teams as Program Therapist.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Freedom Recovery Centers
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
  • Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.

Program Therapist

Hallmark Youthcare
02.2025 - 04.2025

Skills Used

  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and other relevant information.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Utilized trauma-informed care principles when working with individuals who had experienced significant adverse life events impacting mental health well-being overall.
  • Managed caseload effectively, maintaining timely and accurate documentation for all clients throughout the course of treatment.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed, ensuring safety and stabilization for clients experiencing acute distress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs.

Psychiatric Technician/DSA III

Eastern State Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Documentation
  • Patient Services

QMHP-T

Alliance Behavioral Counseling
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Microsoft Word

QMHP-T

National Counseling Group
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Credible/BIRP Notes
  • TDT experience at Elementary schools

QMHP-T

Betty Eastman and Associates
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Notable/BIRP Notes

Senior Administrative Assistant

George Washington University
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Google Sheets
  • Banner
  • Email
  • Transcript Analysis
  • Resume Analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Word

Director of Agent Services

Keller Williams Realty
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Facebook
  • Coordinating Agent Training
  • Creating Monthly Calendar

Kiln Creek Realty/AA
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Accurate Listing Input
  • Showing Rental Listings
  • Answering Multi-Line Phone System
  • Obtaining Leases Through Showings

Cashier

Home Depot
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Customer Service

Special Education Teacher

Azalea Gardens Middle School
09.2015 - 02.2016
  • Teaching

Special Education Teacher

Churchland High School
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Teaching

Supervisor

Hall Automotive Corporate Office
02.2011 - 10.2013

Education

PhD - Exercise and Sports Science

Liberty University
05.2025

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP)

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

MA - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon, AZ
06.2014

BA - Psychology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
06.1993

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Non-judgmental
  • Ability to show empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Udemy Beginner to Expert certificates 2021
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Social awareness and multicultural Competency
  • Rapport-building skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • RIC License Number: 0704017822
  • Passed the NCE on February 24th, 2025

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Freedom Recovery Centers
04.2025 - Current

Program Therapist

Hallmark Youthcare
02.2025 - 04.2025

Psychiatric Technician/DSA III

Eastern State Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024

QMHP-T

Alliance Behavioral Counseling
07.2023 - 08.2023

QMHP-T

National Counseling Group
04.2023 - 07.2023

QMHP-T

Betty Eastman and Associates
02.2023 - 04.2023

Senior Administrative Assistant

George Washington University
08.2018 - 12.2019

Director of Agent Services

Keller Williams Realty
02.2018 - 06.2018

Kiln Creek Realty/AA
01.2017 - 09.2017

Cashier

Home Depot
10.2016 - 05.2017

Special Education Teacher

Azalea Gardens Middle School
09.2015 - 02.2016

Special Education Teacher

Churchland High School
01.2015 - 06.2015

Supervisor

Hall Automotive Corporate Office
02.2011 - 10.2013

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP)

Liberty University

BA - Psychology

University of South Florida

PhD - Exercise and Sports Science

Liberty University

MA - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
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