SHAVAR LOBBAN
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with 15+ years of work in the social services field. Extensively trained in crisis intervention, planning and treatment analysis of mental health disorders. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Associate
Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Assists in the implementation of interventions and activities for assigned patients on the inpatient psychiatric units.
- Uses professional training and expertise in psychology as a framework for leading or co-leading therapeutic groups.
- Communicates patient's needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written communications with other members of the health care team.
Behavioral Health Associate
Lakeview Behavioral Health
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2018 - Current
- Observe and document patient's behavior and responded with appropriate treatment interventions.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress of patients.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to patients working through issues such as mental illness and chemical dependency.
- Facilitate support groups, community groups, and on and off unit activities.
Mental Health Technician
Hillside Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Provide care and supervision to children struggling with mental health substance abuses, and developmental disabilities.
- Implement goals of clinical team and for each patient using approved program methods and instructions.
- Guide clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Residential Instructor
Laurel Heights Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care, treatment, and services for children and adolescent with autism.
- Utilize ABA instruction techniques to effectively teach children with autism skills necessary to function and communicate independently.
- Maximize the potential of persons affected autism and other developmental disabilities.
Education
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.1999
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention strategies and techniques
- Behavioral treatment services
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
Emory Decatur Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Associate
Lakeview Behavioral Health
03.2018 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Hillside Hospital
03.2015 - 02.2018
Residential Instructor
Laurel Heights Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2014
Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College