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Sharon Collins

Garner,NC

Summary

Dynamic Therapist with extensive experience at Southlight Healthcare, specializing in crisis intervention and treatment planning. Proven track record in enhancing client outcomes through evidence-based practices and building rapport. Adept at utilizing CBT techniques to empower clients, fostering resilience and independence in managing mental health challenges. Committed to professional development and mentorship.

Work History

Therapist

Southlight Healthcare
  • Performed in-depth evaluations to determine client requirements and create customized care strategies.
  • Conducted group and individual therapy to enhance client progress.
  • Partnered with various disciplines to improve care outcomes.
  • Enhanced therapeutic outcomes through evidence-based practice implementation.
  • Adapted interventions based on client progress to effectively address mental health changes.
  • Guided clients in developing coping strategies to boost resilience.
  • Ensured documentation accuracy in alignment with healthcare standards.
  • Provided mentorship to enhance junior therapists' clinical skills.
  • Established solid connections with clients, enhancing trust and communication.
  • Ensured effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers through detailed case notes and documentation.
  • Defined boundaries to uphold ethical practice standards.
  • Conducted therapy sessions for individuals and groups experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Updated patient records and service plans regularly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
  • Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
  • Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
  • Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
  • Advocated for client needs within larger healthcare systems by participating in case conferences and collaborating with other mental health professionals.
  • Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
  • Developed substance misuse curriculum promoting Type and Type methodologies.

Medical Tecords Manager

Rex Healthcare
  • Performed in-depth evaluations to determine client requirements and create customized care strategies.
  • Conducted group and individual therapy to enhance client progress.
  • Partnered with various disciplines to improve care outcomes.
  • Enhanced therapeutic outcomes through evidence-based practice implementation.
  • Adapted interventions based on client progress to effectively address mental health changes.
  • Guided clients in developing coping strategies to boost resilience.
  • Ensured documentation accuracy in alignment with healthcare standards.
  • Provided mentorship to enhance junior therapists' clinical skills.
  • Established solid connections with clients, enhancing trust and communication.
  • Ensured effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers through detailed case notes and documentation.
  • Defined boundaries to uphold ethical practice standards.
  • Conducted therapy sessions for individuals and groups experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Updated patient records and service plans regularly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
  • Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
  • Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
  • Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
  • Advocated for client needs within larger healthcare systems by participating in case conferences and collaborating with other mental health professionals.
  • Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
  • Developed substance misuse curriculum promoting Type and Type methodologies.

Education

Master of Science -

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Multicultural competence
  • CBT techniques
  • Behavior modification
  • Progress assessment
  • One-on-one support
  • Documentation requirements
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Client confidentiality
  • Community education
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Empathy development
  • Therapeutic plans
  • Client relations
  • Psychoeducation
  • Intervention planning
  • Patient documentation
  • Electronic charting
  • Self-care promotion
  • Patient monitoring
  • Group facilitation
  • Referral coordination
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • DBT techniques
  • Compliance requirements
  • Progress evaluations
  • Therapy delivery
  • Service referral coordination
  • Diagnostic evaluation
  • Group therapy coordination
  • Disorder diagnosis
  • Intern supervision
  • Active listening
  • Emotional awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Group counseling
  • Task prioritization
  • Positive patient experiences
  • Group therapy
  • Consultations
  • Depression and anxiety specialist
  • Client counseling
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Analytical thinking
  • Patient screening
  • DSM-iV classification
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Psychological assessment
  • Social work
  • Public safety and security
  • Specialization expert
  • Written communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication
  • Clinical assessment
  • Self motivation
  • Computer literacy
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Time management abilities

Timeline

Therapist

Southlight Healthcare

Medical Tecords Manager

Rex Healthcare

Master of Science -

Shaw University
Sharon Collins