Shante' Anderson
Mt. Airy,NC
Summary
Skilled Substance Abuse Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Provisionally Licensed by North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist Intern
Creative Counseling And Wellness Center
Winston- Salem, NC
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared required clinical documentation per established timeframes.
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical services in alignment with patient needs.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
CARES Case Manager
United Way Of Forsyth County
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of 15 families in hotels to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
- Advocated for safe and affordable housing
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet employment and transitional needs of families.
- Developed positive relationships with families to foster communication and encourage involvement for positive growth.
Counselor
New Hope Solutions and Wellness Center
Eden, NC
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked directly with moms and children to ensure continuum of care
- Facilitated substance abuse classes and group sessions
- Facilitated parenting classes
- Maintained confidential records.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Case Management Specialist
YWCA
Charlotte , NC
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Champion for 30+ families needs with interdisciplinary team
- Implemented outlined goal-oriented plans
- Maintained strict consumer data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Responded to emergencies with speed expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Coordinated care with RWCI and other CHA staff to prepare for treatment,
- Carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Documented all interactions into software system (TAAG) and ensured all charts were kept up to date
- Identified barriers to self-sufficiency and assisted clients with resources in community to break down those barriers.
Counselor/Case Manager/Supervisor/Facility Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Dove’s
Charlotte , N
06.2006 - 05.2016
- Facilitated 1 on1 sessions and group therapy,
- Implemented new initiatives and procedures to increase knowledge and availability of client services
- Documented client notes using EHR software
- Managed volunteers, and ensured documentation
- Developed appropriate care plans with client involvement
- Followed departmental budget guidelines and provided budget reports finance management.
- Maintained confidentiality and HIPPA guidelines.
- Attended continuing education trainings and maintained substance abuse certification to promote more effective service delivery.
- Supervised and coached 10-15 employees
Education
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
06.2017
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Family Education Programs
- Treatment Planning
- Service Referrals
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Group Therapy
- Intervention Plans
- Motivational Interviewing
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
- Planned and implemented the first family program to include mothers with children in the Dove’s Nest division of Charlotte Rescue Mission
- Collaborated with community partners to present a Photographic Living Art Exhibit called “DARKNESS TO LIGHT” which focused on client stories from the beginning of the recovery process to the accomplishment of achieving sobriety with personal client testimony, therefore bringing focus to recovery, and allowing partners to see for themselves how their donations save lives
- Former NC Guardian Ad Litem
- Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator
Leadership
Planned and implemented the first family program to include mothers with children in the Dove’s Nest division of Charlotte Rescue Mission.
Collaborated with community partners to present a Photographic Living Art Exhibit called “DARKNESS TO LIGHT” which focused on client stories from the beginning of the recovery process to the accomplishment of achieving sobriety with personal client testimony, therefore bringing focus to recovery, and allowing partners to see for themselves how their donations save lives.
Volunteer NC Guardian Ad Litem
Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator
Board member of Shepherds House MInistry
Racial Equity Task Force member
Social Emotional Learning task force member
Mount Airy Rotary Club member
Timeline
Clinical Therapist Intern - Creative Counseling And Wellness Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
CARES Case Manager - United Way Of Forsyth County
10.2021 - Current
Counselor - New Hope Solutions and Wellness Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
Case Management Specialist - YWCA
04.2017 - 10.2018
Counselor/Case Manager/Supervisor/Facility Manager/Volunteer Coordinator - Dove’s
06.2006 - 05.2016
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Addiction Counseling
Queens University of Charlotte - Bachelor of Arts, Human Services
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