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Sharisse R. Edwards LPCC-S, LCDC-III

Sharisse R. Edwards LPCC-S, LCDC-III

Shaker Heights,Ohio

Summary

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in conducting counseling, diagnostic assessments and case management services to a variety of populations. Have prepared and led trainings on mental health and substance use disorders.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

Renee Heart & Associates
Cleveland, OH
08.2020 - Current
  • Provides individual counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Identifiy clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care.
  • Listen to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Assist clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Coordinate resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
  • Meet with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
  • Encourage development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.

Senior Community Care Manager

CareSource
Cleveland, OH
10.2016 - Current
  • Ensure relationships of CareSource team members and community mental health centers to address the behavioral issues of clients exceed expectations
  • Orchestrate the care coordination plan and provision of interventions by identifying health care providers specializing in needs of clients
  • Improve psychosocial assessments of clients with probing questions to obtain valuable information including understanding cultural and linguistic needs
  • Reduce care costs 15% by fostering stronger relationships with case managers and providers leading to appropriate planning for post-discharge care needs
  • Create plan of care to assist clients in reducing problems or barriers to achieve optimal level of health.
  • Attend and actively participate in meetings to provide and receive information on client progression.
  • Facilitate communication between members of health care delivery while involving clients in decision-making processes to minimize service fragmentation.

Clinical Supervisor

Cornerstone of Hope
Independence, OH
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supervised individuals that are in graduate school internship for their professional counseling licensure
  • Discussed best treatment and practices for working with individuals and groups in grief counseling
  • Reviewed individual notes, treatment plans and assessments
  • Discussed ethics and standards while counseling clients
  • Evaluated the job performance of the interns and report back to their programs
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall client care and response times.

Care Liaison Community

CareSource
Cleveland, OH
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Fostered relationships between insurance company and medical provider at on-site facility
  • Discovered Medicaid resources for members to purchase affordable healthcare coverage.
  • Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, uncovered untapped opportunities and raised brand awareness.
  • Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
  • Educated local community residents about available health and wellness resources.

Internship Supervisor

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Developed client-centered treatment plans with counseling interns that have specific goals and objectives and provided therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans.
  • Assisted counseling interns with developing relevant skills to improve functionality during the counseling process.
  • Collaborated with interns to set goals and outline steps to achieve career and educational objectives.

Community Care Manager

CareSouce
Cleveland, OH
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Managed complex cases of members that had substance usage disorders, mental health disorders
  • Developed and implemented care plans cross-functionally with families, medical staff, and healthcare providers to maintain strong relationships
  • Monitored and evaluated care plan continuously through member, family, provider, and stakeholder contact to update when necessary
  • Guided interdisciplinary team coordination by delegating tasks and assignments to team members

Assessor & Case Manager

Connections Health and Wellness Advocacy
Beachwood, OH
12.2010 - 06.2014
  • Responsible for preparing medical documents and evaluations for members prior to physician appointments
  • Conducted comprehensive diagnostic assessments on adults with severe mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia
  • Provided crisis counseling to clients exhibiting suicidal, homicide ideation, controlled substance induced psychosis, body mutilation, and other self-destructive behaviors
  • Utilized psycho-educational interventions to facilitate healthy interpersonal relationships between the client and members
  • Completed paperwork for clients and expedited logistics to allow prompt start of treatment.
  • Covered for other clinical team members and delivered seamless client services and support.

Chemical Dependency Therapist

Hitchcock Center for Women
Cleveland, OH
02.2008 - 12.2010
  • Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Addressed complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Facilitated Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services meetings to address the impact of social policy and research on industry standards.
  • Established alliances with local service providers and community leaders to enhance care.
  • Facilitated substance use disorder and mental health services meetings to address the impact of social policy and research on industry standards.
  • Established alliances with local service providers and community leaders to enhance recovery resources and linkages available to clients.
  • Developed assessments, treatment plans and discharge recommendations.
  • Worked with adult clients involved with the Department of Children and Family Services.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.

Home Health Aide

Nightingale Home Support
Cleveland, Oh
09.2002 - 01.2010
  • Provided personal care to individuals that are elderly or disabled.
  • Assisted client with household chores and grocery shopping.
  • Transported and accompanied client to medical appointments.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

CPST/Counselor

Nord Center
Lorain, OH
05.2006 - 02.2008
  • Identified clinical or case management needs to promote quality of care.
  • Completed diagnostic assessments and provided individual and family therapy for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Provided medication management, symptom monitoring for individuals and crisis counseling/intervention.
  • Interfaced with providers of services that addressed clients’ medical, mental, legal and financial needs.
  • Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
  • Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
  • Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
  • Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
  • Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.

Service Leader

City Year Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
08.2001 - 06.2003
  • Directed day camp programming for Cleveland Municipal Schools student.
  • Developed curriculum for K-5 students to develop social skills, cultural competency and community awareness.
  • Trained and supervised core members who provided direct services to children and their families.
  • Provided leadership and support for core members community service providers.
  • Organized after school programs, tutored children K-5, mentored junior high students, and taught educational curriculums such as business, employment and life skills through Junior Achievement.
  • Preformed over 4,000 community services hours in the Cleveland area.

Education

Master of Arts - Non-Profit Administration

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
08.2016

Master of Arts - Community Counseling

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
05.2001

Skills

  • Licensed Counselor in Ohio
  • Behavioral Health
  • Clinical Experience
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Grief Counseling
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Building
  • Non-Profit
  • Policy Management
  • Program Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Resources and Education
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Decision Making
  • File and Record Keeping
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Care Planning
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Solution-Focused Counseling
  • Supervision & Leadership

Affiliations

Cleveland Angels Cleveland, OH

Dare to Dream Mentor October 2022- present

  • Provide one-on-one mentorship to a youth currently in foster care through Cuyahoga County.

Cornerstone of Hope Independence, OH

Group Facilitator September 2021-Present

  • Co-facilitate grief recovery groups for clients that have loss adult children or spouse.

Cuyahoga County Board of Election Cuyahoga County, OH

Poll Worker October 2020-Present

  • Assist residents of Cuyahoga County with voting on Election Day by providing ballots and verifying voters registration.

Ohio Care Planning Council Painesville, OH

Volunteer Assistant May 2019-Present

  • Research available resources in the community for senior citizens. I created an eldercare provider list for five northeast Ohio counties. Assisted with marketing elder care services to the public.

True to You Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Cleveland, OH Mentor 2018 – Present

  • Mentor 20 ninth graders discussing career development and academic success across 15 high schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

YWCA Racial Justice Facilitator

Cleveland, OH January 2015-2020

  • Facilitated discussions about race, gender, sexual orientation, social economic issues during YWCA Let’s Talk About Race conference.

Certification

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S)

Obtained 2017

Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor (LCDC-III)

Obtained September 2010

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Obtained May 2009,

Sexual Assault Advocate Certification, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Obtained June 2005

Additional Information

Leadership Honors

  • YWCA Women’s Leadership Institute Class of 2016
  • Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2010

Memberships

  • Member, Tennessee State University Alumni Association
  • Member of Ohio Counseling Association (2019- present)
  • Member, Cornucopia Inc. (2016- 2018)
  • Member, Toastmasters International (2017 -2019)
  • Member, CLC Leadership Council (2015- 2018)

Timeline

Clinical Supervisor

Cornerstone of Hope
09.2021 - 01.2023

Counselor

Renee Heart & Associates
08.2020 - Current

Senior Community Care Manager

CareSource
10.2016 - Current

Internship Supervisor

John Carroll University
09.2015 - 05.2016

Care Liaison Community

CareSource
10.2014 - 10.2016

Community Care Manager

CareSouce
06.2014 - 08.2015

Assessor & Case Manager

Connections Health and Wellness Advocacy
12.2010 - 06.2014

Chemical Dependency Therapist

Hitchcock Center for Women
02.2008 - 12.2010

CPST/Counselor

Nord Center
05.2006 - 02.2008

Home Health Aide

Nightingale Home Support
09.2002 - 01.2010

Service Leader

City Year Cleveland
08.2001 - 06.2003

Master of Arts - Non-Profit Administration

John Carroll University

Master of Arts - Community Counseling

John Carroll University

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Tennessee State University

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