Shantelle Bethea
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate mental health professional with over 2 years of comprehensive experience in providing mental health skill-building services and crisis intervention. Demonstrated ability to support clients with multiple mental health diagnoses through tailored interventions and strategic planning. Holds a unique educational background combining MBA in Finance, Master of Science in Nutritional Health Science, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science, enabling a holistic approach to mental health care. Licensed QMHP with Crisis Certification, committed to fostering positive change in clients’ lives through evidence-based practices and empathetic care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Professional
We Care Support Services
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered individualized mental health skill-building services and crisis interventions to a diverse clientele with various mental health diagnoses.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Coordinated with primary care providers to ensure seamless integration of mental health services into overall healthcare plans for patients with comorbid conditions.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Delivered group therapy sessions focused on specific mental health topics, fostering peer support amongst participants and promoting skill development.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Provided targeted therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related issues, and substance abuse concerns.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing effective discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning out of inpatient care settings.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
Education
Master of Science - Nutritional Science
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SCMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance -
Colorado Technical University
City, State04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Benedict College
Columbia SC05.1995
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion: Deep understanding and sensitivity to the challenges faced by clients with mental health issues, fostering a supportive and trusting environment
- Crisis Management: Skilled in rapid assessment and response in crisis situations, ensuring client safety and stability through effective deescalation techniques
- Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Unique combination of finance, nutritional health, and environmental health education, enabling a comprehensive approach to mental health care
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and effective interaction with clients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust strategies and approaches in response to clients’ changing needs and circumstances
- Case management proficiency
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Individual Counseling
- Depression Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- QMHP
Certification
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
- Crisis Intervention Certification
Timeline
Mental Health Professional
We Care Support Services
03.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Nutritional Science
South Carolina State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance -
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Benedict College
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