Shauntrinae Mason
Summary
Collaborated with students, caregivers, school staff, and clinicians to deliver school-based therapeutic services to low-income families, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, solution-focused techniques, family systems approaches, mindfulness, and art therapy. Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized interventions and coping strategies that support student self-management and emotional regulation within the school environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Fred Finch Youth and Family Services
08.2018 - Current
- Experienced in conducting culturally responsive assessments, crisis evaluations and interventions, and in developing individualized treatment plans and discharge summaries.
- Engaged in family conferencing when appropriate, and provided individual therapy, collateral support, crisis intervention, and coordination of adjunctive resources as needed.
- Collaborates with collateral contacts to assess client and family needs, and identifies appropriate natural supports and community-based services to address those needs.
- Maintains accurate, organized, and timely documentation of client records in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Actively participates in assigned trainings, as well as weekly individual and group supervision sessions to support ongoing professional development and clinical effectiveness.
- Ensures full compliance with Medi-Cal and HIPAA regulations by proficiently utilizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and implementing strict protocols for the secure handling and transmission of Protected Health Information (PHI) across agency and community settings.
Interim Social Worker, Residential Youth Counselor
Avalon/New Yosemite
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Experienced in providing weekly individual, group, and family therapy to clients with dual-diagnosis disorders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams at Avalon and New Yosemite to identify client needs, advocate for services, and connect participants with appropriate community resources and supports.
- Delivered comprehensive case management, medication support and monitoring, crisis intervention, behavior management, and skill-building services to clients experiencing significant psychological distress.
- Provided therapeutic support to non-academic students through peer support and harm reduction strategies, while reinforcing program expectations and behavioral guidelines.
MFT Intern
Alameda County Center for Healthy Schools and Communities
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Experienced in providing counseling services to children using evidence-based approaches, including play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, and talk therapy.
- Completed clinical documentation, including Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, in Clinician Gateway in accordance with Medi-Cal guidelines and documentation standards.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups focused on stress management, conflict resolution, and the development of coping skills.
- Participated in Coordination of Services Team (COST) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to support student mental health and academic success.
- Actively engaged in individual and group supervision to enhance clinical skills through discussion of case conceptualization, intervention strategies, and countertransference, with a focus on continuous professional growth and development.
Redesigned SAT Rater
Educational Testing Service
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Independently evaluated student essays using ETS’s Online Network for Evaluation (ONE) system, adhering to standardized scoring criteria under the supervision of a Scoring Leader, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate and consistent scoring calibration throughout shifts to ensure reliability and alignment with standardized evaluation benchmarks.
- Applied standardized scoring rubrics to evaluate essays across multiple prompts, ensuring consistency and accuracy while meeting productivity benchmarks of 13–16 papers per hour.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of San Francisco
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University East Bay
06.2015
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Suicide prevention and Self-harm prevention
- Trauma-informed care
- Safety and risk assessments
- Family therapy
- Empathy development
- Anxiety and Anger management
- Grief counseling
Certification
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist - active #150071
Timeline
Interim Social Worker, Residential Youth Counselor
Avalon/New Yosemite
04.2020 - 12.2020
Mental Health Therapist
Fred Finch Youth and Family Services
08.2018 - Current
MFT Intern
Alameda County Center for Healthy Schools and Communities
09.2017 - 06.2018
Redesigned SAT Rater
Educational Testing Service
04.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University East Bay
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of San Francisco
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