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Sheida Kalantari

Sheida Kalantari

Marriage & Family Therapist
Irvine,CA

Summary

A Bilingual, committed, caring, culturally competent, and well-educated mental health therapist who is offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples, and families. Experience and education in behavioral and mental health have developed my knowledge to better deliver professional therapeutic services. Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong relationships with clients, team members, and the community. Develop coping skills and build support networks. Timely and accurate progress notes, treatment plans, and termination summaries. Report, analyze, and responsively review psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes. Deep passion to help guide clients to their full potential. Dedicated to helping clients with serious concerns develop coping skills and build support networks.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Specialist

OC Healthcare Agency
05.2023 - Current

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  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.

Therapist Trainee

Omid Institute
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide individual and Family Therapy to at least more than 50 clients. Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships
  • Conduct intake and perform comprehensive mental health assessments and manage client records
  • Creates individualized treatment plans according to client needs and circumstances
  • Utilize evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
  • Refers patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary
  • Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality
  • fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Maintained client confidentiality to protect client privacy.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of crisis
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
  • Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.

Peer Counselor

Alter Health Group
09.2021 - Current
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues through phone calls and chats
  • Provided crisis intervention, suicide assessment and prevention
  • Guide clients to resources best fit for their specific needs, which included housing, mental health and substance abuse services, food and income, assistance programs, and more
  • Applied problem solving skills to effectively navigate complex client interactions
  • Maintained proper documentation for each chat on a daily basis

Customer Relations Associate

Customer Relations Saks Fifth Avenue
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Real Estate Agent

Coldwell Banker
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Guided sellers and buyers in evaluating and purchasing property.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.

Workplace Counselor

Six Stars Corporation
09.1994 - 03.2011
  • Provided in-house counseling services to 20+ employees
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Education

Associate of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA
08.2023

Associate Degree - Business Administration, Management

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
05.2018

Associate Degree - Behavioral Sciences, Art

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
05.2018

Bachelor's Degree - English Translation

Language Azad University
Tehran, Iran
07.1993

Skills

  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Active listening
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to build rapport quickly
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Strong ability to manage time and Prioritize tasks
  • Safety and Risk Assessments and Crisis Intervention
  • Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Docs
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Cultural Sensitivity

Certification


  • The Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale
  • Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training Completion
  • Appreciation and Completion of calHOPE- Empathy award
  • AQIS Revised 5150/5585 LPS Outpatient Designation Training
  • AOABH New Provider Training Care Plan
  • CYPBH New Provider Training
  • Emergency Management Institute FEMA
  • 2022-2023 MHRS AOA Annual Provider Training
  • Health Care Agency Annual Compliance Training
  • Cultural Competency 3.0: Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
  • Care Plus Program Privacy and Security
  • HIPAA: Covered Entities ‎
  • Naloxone and Overdose Awareness Virtual
  • County of Orange IT Usage Policy
  • MHFA Training
  • Information Security on Mobile Devices
  • 2023 KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training
  • County of Orange HIPAA Resource Page


Languages

English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Mental Health Specialist

OC Healthcare Agency
05.2023 - Current

Therapist Trainee

Omid Institute
08.2022 - Current

Peer Counselor

Alter Health Group
09.2021 - Current

Customer Relations Associate

Customer Relations Saks Fifth Avenue
07.2021 - 08.2021

Real Estate Agent

Coldwell Banker
08.2019 - 03.2020

Workplace Counselor

Six Stars Corporation
09.1994 - 03.2011

Associate of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

University of Massachusetts Global

Associate Degree - Business Administration, Management

Irvine Valley College

Associate Degree - Behavioral Sciences, Art

Irvine Valley College

Bachelor's Degree - English Translation

Language Azad University
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