Shannon Rapalo Medina
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated social worker with 6 years of experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving disadvantaged adults, including those at risk of incarceration, adults under probationary supervision, those who are diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness, and special-needs populations. Documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources to design high-quality, cost-effective, and comprehensive individualized care that improve lives. Skilled at building community support and strategic partnerships to transform under-served populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Your Story Matters Counseling
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, resulting in more effective treatment strategies.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
Group & Individual Mental Health Therapist
Lighthouse Psychological Services
01.2017 - Current
- Provide Individual/ Outpatient Therapy
- Facilitate Group Therapy
- Maintain thorough case history records, and write detailed and accurate reports in order to successfully review in quarterly meetings and with other staff members
- Utilize and interpret diagnostic instruments and assessment tools
- Designed and implemented programs benefiting clients and enhancing their social skills and self-efficacy
- Provided social work support, including short-term counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
- Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, developing, reviewing, and understanding treatments plans, such as psychosocial assessments and acceptable social work interventions
- Provided social work support, including counseling/guidance, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
- Provide impeccable person centered care and individualized treatment plans.
Education
Master's - Social Work
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, MN01.2015
Skills
- Time Management
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable
- Case Assessment
- Verbal Communication
- Cultural Competency
- Active Listening
- Patience
- Advocacy
Certification
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Your Story Matters Counseling
12.2022 - Current
Group & Individual Mental Health Therapist
Lighthouse Psychological Services
01.2017 - Current
Master's - Social Work
Augsburg University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Minnesota
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