Shawna Myart
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Seasoned behavioral health professional with a proven track record at meeting company needs, skilled in working under pressure, and adept in crisis management and mental health counseling. Excels in developing relationships and team leadership, significantly enhancing client care through evidence-based practices. Certified in First-aid, CPR, and CPI, showcasing a blend of exceptional problem-solving and superior communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP-2 (Direct Support Professional Lead)
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Kennesaw, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Managed crisis situations involving clients experiencing acute psychological distress.
- Reviewed client records, progress notes and reports to ensure quality care.
- Maintained updated knowledge of evidence-based practices in the field of mental health treatment.
- Provided feedback and coaching on job-related issues to direct support professionals.
Mental Health Paraprofessional
OGCC
Atlanta, GA
08.2017 - Current
- Documented information for charts, progress reports, assessments and other paperwork within specific time frames
- Managed caseload of 25-30 clients at any given time with skill and leadership
- Supported individuals by identifying and addressing mental health challenges
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services
Volunteer
Tameka's House Of Hope
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - Current
- Supervised staff preparing and serving meals to 50 or more homeless people weekly
- Established and enforced standards of personnel performance and service to provide customers with consistent and positive experiences
- Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies
- Engaged in serving homeless to aid food drive with mission centered on benefiting community
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Georgia Health Partners, LLC
Decatur, GA
04.2013 - 03.2024
- Advocate, explain and protect the rights of individual and their families
- Provide supportive case management, family skills, and problem solving assistance on an ongoing bases
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support
- Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques
- Enhanced counseling services with multifaceted approach incorporating multiple disciplines
- Supported individuals by identifying and addressing mental health challenges
Mental Health Paraprofessional
New Heights Behavioral Consultants
Jonesboro, GA
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support
- Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques
- Referred families to food banks, financial assistance programs, employment and training support and health and immigration services
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills
- Learned to recognize behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognize signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Community Outreach
Atlanta, GA
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Implement written goals from treatment plan with consumer services including but not limited to Personal Care, Respite, Home Supports, Home and Community
- Supported employment, Crises Services, and Long- term Vocational Support
- Instruct and reinforce target goals and outcomes according to Individual
- Complete written documentation of services(s) provided upon completion of visit as directed by staff
- Assist in the development of Individual treatment plan and goal revisions as directed by interdisciplinary team
Education
MBA - Public Administration
University of Phoenix
Chicago, IL01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Chicago, IL01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lincoln Technical College
Marietta, GA01.2007
Skills
- First-aid and CPR certified
- CPI certified
- Community resource specialist
- Developing relationships
- Exceptional problem solver
- Client goal planning
- Solution-focused counseling
- Superior communication skills
- Team building
- Team Management
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Conflict Management
- Customer service
- Leadership
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- CPI Certification 12/23-12/24
- CPR Certification 7/24-7/27
Timeline
DSP-2 (Direct Support Professional Lead)
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
02.2024 - Current
Mental Health Paraprofessional
OGCC
08.2017 - Current
Volunteer
Tameka's House Of Hope
05.2017 - Current
Mental Health Paraprofessional
New Heights Behavioral Consultants
05.2015 - 08.2017
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Georgia Health Partners, LLC
04.2013 - 03.2024
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Community Outreach
05.2010 - 12.2013
MBA - Public Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lincoln Technical College
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