Sharita L. Lamb
Greenville,SC
Summary
As a professional mental health and substance abuse clinician, I aim to maximize my 10+ years of mental health and substance abuse skills to empower others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Roanoke Treatment Center
Roanoke, VA
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Provides a minimum of two therapeutic interventions per day to include daily evaluation of needs, medication education, and management, opportunities to learn and use daily living skills, and to enhance social and interpersonal skills (e.g., problem-solving, anger management, community responsibility, increased impulse control, appropriate peer relations, etc.), and individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case coordination, recreation, and family support
- Provides concurrent mental health treatment to include behavior management services and supports/interventions that are congruent to the goals and objectives listed in the service plan for that client
- Models appropriate behaviors and strategies for the client throughout the day
- Provides counseling and support to children and their families as appropriate and within professional training and competence
- Complete and submit a daily log of services and client response to interventions
- Submit logs weekly to management, as assigned
- Develops and implements individual service plans for assigned cases in coordination with the service planning team, including agency assigned clinical consultant or supervisor.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
QMHP Mental Health Counselor
Intercept Behavioral Health Care
Roanoke, VA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
- Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.
- Maintained caseload of more than 10 children in public schools and group home placements.
- Participated in collaborative training program on theories and implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to enhance clinical success.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
TDT Mental Health Clinician
Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care
Roanoke, VA
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
Education
Masters of Theology - Theology
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Grand Rapids, MI06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2017
Certified Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center-Ann
Muskegon, MI04.1999
Skills
- Clinical Assessments
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Relaxation Techniques
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Substance Abuse Counselor
Roanoke Treatment Center
02.2021 - 02.2023
QMHP Mental Health Counselor
Intercept Behavioral Health Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
TDT Mental Health Clinician
Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care
01.2015 - 05.2020
Masters of Theology - Theology
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cornerstone University
Certified Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center-Ann
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