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SHELBY STEWART

Rohnert Park,US

Summary

I am a diligent therapist, exercising competency in broad subject matter counseling therapies, including substance abuse, grief, trauma, domestic violence, and various diagnoses. I am knowledgeable in child and adolescent development, including social, behavioral, emotional and cognitive strategies. Exhibiting expertise in Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) to support youth in managing their overwhelming feelings. I am a result-focused behavior coach and team facilitator adept in collaboration and instituting IEP AND 504 plans. I am proficient management of time, schedule and program objectives. I think of myself as a determined Clinician with success in helping you achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling to youth. Enthusiastic Counselor and Clinician, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. I have clear understanding of mental health notes, and medi-cal documentation, and training in crisis management. I am always motivated to learn, grow, and Excel. Compassionate Therapist skilled in delivering effective and timely mental health services to diverse student populations. Excel at managing caseloads efficiently, ensuring that each client receives comprehensive attention and care. Specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and individualized education plan (IEP) consultation. Possess strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills to foster trust and promote healing in a mental health setting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School-Based Therapist

Santa Rosa City Schools
Santa Rosa, CA
12.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct individual, family or group based behavioral or mental health therapy and
    psychoeducation.
  • Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment and management when needed.
  • Provide appropriate referrals for services to students, families and staff members.Provide data collection and assessment relating to the development of mental health treatment
    plans.
  • Provide and monitor Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) within the context of
    student IEPs.
  • Assess, monitor and evaluate student progress with regard to IEP goals and ERMHS.
  • Design and implement interventions to help students meet academic and IEP goals.
  • Meet and regularly communicate with school staff, parents and therapists on progress of students.
  • Maintain service records, clinical case notes and educational records securely.
  • Provide in-service training to staff regarding behavioral health interventions and related topics.
  • Participates in community outreach and public relations activities.

School-Based Therapist Associate

Santa Rosa City Schools
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Provide direct individual, family, or group-based behavioral or mental health therapy and psychoeducation.
  • Provide crisis intervention when needed.
  • Provide appropriate referrals for services to students, families, and staff members.
  • Provide data collection and assessment relating to the development of mental health treatment plans.
  • Provide and monitor Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) within the context of
    student IEPs.
  • Assess, monitor and evaluate student progress with regard to IEP goals and ERMHS.
  • Meet and regularly communicate with school staff, parents and therapists on progress of students.
  • Maintain service records, clinical case notes and educational records securely.
  • Participates in community outreach and public relations activities.
  • Participates in clinical supervision, trainings and in-services.

Outpatient Therapist

Seneca Family Of Agencies
Sonoma County
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provide weekly individual or family therapy for a caseload of up to 15 clients
  • Meet weekly with clients' families for family therapy as clinically appropriate
  • Complete written mental health notes, treatment plans, comprehensive assessments, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and timely
  • Maintain close communication with other Seneca providers to design, implement, and monitor treatment planning for clients

Clinical Case Manager

Seneca Family Of Agencies
Sonoma County
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Serve as the clinical lead and work with the treatment team to provide assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at the program site, in clients' homes, telehealth and in the community
  • Provide culturally sensitive and trauma informed counseling, individual/family therapy, and case management services to help clients achieve mental health treatment goals
  • Collaborate with a child/youth's treatment team to coordinate treatment and supportive services
  • Facilitate and/or participate in child and family team meetings as required
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members, service providers, and county partners
  • Facilitates clinical coordination of care between Seneca treatment team and county partners
  • Participate in all staff meetings, trainings, and client meetings when necessary
  • Complete mental health notes, treatment plans, clinical assessments, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  • Participate in individual/group supervision and team meetings with the program supervisor or designee
  • Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca's mission and philosophy
  • All other duties assigned by supervisor or other Seneca Management

Wraparound Facilitator

Seneca Family Of Agencies
Sonoma County
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Meet with clients and caregivers on a weekly basis to further treatment goals and provide psycho-education, coordinate care between providers, etc
  • Develop Child and Family teams made up of natural supports for the purpose of treatment planning and sustainable support
  • Facilitate Child and Family team meetings that maintain compliance to Katie A subclass standards and the Core Practice Model
  • Cultivate and maintain engagement and alignment with community members, county partners, and other mental health providers
  • Coordinate and implement overall treatment and services for assigned clients
  • Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
  • Identify Family Finding and engagement needs for each youth and family as needed and work with Wraparound team members to build connections for the family
  • Intervene with the clients' behavior management program as needed
  • Chart mental health notes, treatment plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  • Participate in 24 hour on call support line system
  • Function as team clinical leader for respective caseload, and uphold the principles of the Wraparound program

Crisis Clinician Intern

Seneca Family Of Agencies
Sonoma County
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Communicate and collaborate as a part of multidisciplinary team
  • Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision
  • Maintain availability to provide crisis intervention services as needed
  • Provide case management and coordinate linkage to other community resources as necessary
  • Function as a team leader and uphold the ideals of the program
  • Attend all required trainings
  • Perform other duties deemed necessary by supervisor

Behavior Coach/Lead Support Counselor

Seneca Family Of Agencies
Sonoma County, US
01.2016 - 11.2019
  • Facilitate groups to implement and teach skills and interventions
  • Co-facilitate CBT/DBT Skills group in milieu
  • Complete and maintain risk assessments and safety planning

Family Support Counselor

Seneca Family Of Agencies
Sonoma County, US
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Provide non-traditional counseling, therapy, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community based resources
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers
  • Presentations to community partners as it relates to assigned youth's treatment progress
  • Facilitate treatment team meetings which can include youth, family members, community members, Probation Officers and/or Child Welfare Workers
  • Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings when necessary
  • Assist with planning for transportation arrangements for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and agency-assigned paperwork
  • Provide direct behavioral support services to youth open with wraparound, depending on the need of the teams
  • Provide behavioral intervention consultation to Wraparound teams consisting of Facilitators and Support Counselors
  • Complete behavioral observations 1:1 for specific client, and provide in field 1:1 behavioral coaching to support counselors as needed
  • Coach and mentor the support counselors on writing documents such as the functional behavioral analysis
  • Complete documentation of mental health notes and other clinical documents in a timely manner
  • Participate in weekly individual and group supervision as required
  • Attend and participate in all training as requested, and maintain a professional behavior at all times while appropriately representing Seneca's mission and philosophy

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Mediation and Crisis Intervention/Resolution
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Rapport building
  • Report writing and documentation
  • Skilled in Software Applications
  • Emotional regulation support
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Anxiety management
  • Multicultural competence
  • Child development
  • Grief counseling
  • Anger management techniques
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • ADHD interventions
  • Autism spectrum
  • Depression treatment
  • Adolescent psychology
  • Family engagement

Certification

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School-Based Therapist

Santa Rosa City Schools
12.2024 - Current

School-Based Therapist Associate

Santa Rosa City Schools
01.2023 - 12.2024

Outpatient Therapist

Seneca Family Of Agencies
08.2021 - 12.2022

Clinical Case Manager

Seneca Family Of Agencies
08.2021 - 12.2022

Crisis Clinician Intern

Seneca Family Of Agencies
08.2020 - 04.2021

Wraparound Facilitator

Seneca Family Of Agencies
01.2019 - 08.2021

Behavior Coach/Lead Support Counselor

Seneca Family Of Agencies
01.2016 - 11.2019

Family Support Counselor

Seneca Family Of Agencies
07.2013 - 01.2015

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Chico
SHELBY STEWART