SHELLEY J. BENN
San Diego,California
Summary
Masters Level Professional with over 12 years of extensive experience in case management, assessments, needs assessments, substance abuse, discharge planning and counseling, seeks a position as a Mental Health Case Manager. Proven leader with the ability to deliver results in high-pressure situations. Committed to utilizing education and experience to support the division's mission and goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor
County of San Diego/George Bailey Detention Facility
San Diego, California
01.2016 - Current
- Serving the inmate population by providing correctional counseling services for inmates assigned to a detention facility
- Provide individual and group counseling to incarcerated personnel to include, but is not limited to, adjustment to incarceration, promotion of pro-social behavior and preparation to reintegration into society
- Facilitate psych-social groups on various topics to include substance abuse, anger management, domestic violence and parenting skills
- Performs needs assessments of inmates as it relates to criminal behavior to develop appropriate referral placement in programs and services
- Prepares evaluation reports on inmates for review and consideration by members of the Courts, and the County Parole Board
- Counsel incarcerated inmates using intervention and behavioral modification techniques
- Supervise Interns to ensure core competencies are met
- Train new staff to ensure learning objectives for correctional counseling are maintained
- Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in challenging situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
Assessment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API)
San Diego, California
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Instrumental in conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for all patients admitted to the hospital and for all individuals that walk-in (EMALA) seeking an evaluation
- Conducting comprehensive risk assessments or danger to self and danger to others, while assessing for grave disability and risk for substance use withdrawal symptoms
- Utilization of comprehensive assessments to determine level of are that ensure patient safety an best served unique needs to include inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, referrals to the community or transfer to another community
- Engage in crisis intervention with patients presenting with acute symptoms
- When necessary, file mandated reports with Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services, as well as law enforcement in the case of Tarasoff
- Work as a part of an interdisciplinary team that included psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinicians, social services, nurses and other disciplines
- Oversaw the wrap team to ensure each component was being met inside the home and in the community
- Responsible for ensuring that receipt of client need was met through each team member assigned to the wrap team.
Intensive Care Coordinator
San Diego Center for Children-Wrap works
San Diego, California
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Served children and families in both non-emergency and emergency situations
- Offered a variety of services, including wrap meetings, individual consultations, assessments, school visits, and referrals to community services for collaboration of care
- Provided assessment, evaluation, plan development, collateral, crisis intervention and intensive case management services to children and families involved with Child Welfare and Probation
- Guided the wrap team development and process, ensuring smooth transition through the four phases of the wraparound process emphasizing inclusion of natural supports
- Developed coordinated and monitored data on treatment progress and ensures implementation of the Client Plan
- Oversaw the development of effective crisis plans and locates, coordinates and develops linguistically and culturally diverse informal and formal resources and networks for children and families in the communities where they reside
- Participated in fidelity and quality improvement efforts, including wrap coaching and ongoing training and supervisions
- Sustained the team commitment to wraparound values and approaches and coordinates with Parent and Youth Partner and other providers in proving supports and services
- Maintained accurate, complete and timely case records per Medi-cal, State and County requirements.
Substance Abuse Case Manager
Neighborhood House Association-Project -In-Reach
San Diego, California
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Served the inmate population offered intensive substance abuse case management, individual and group therapy, assessments (pre-release) and referrals to community services (post-release)
- Provided case management, mental health assessments, individual and group counseling
- Performed crisis intervention as needed, assessed and identified Client needs for supportive services and Client advocacy by obtaining appropriate linkages and follow through to ensure service efficacy
- Assessed inmates addressing substance abuse and or mental health challenges for the purpose of acquiring diagnostic information to support treatment planning
- Conducted intake and discharge interviews as well as discharge case planning
- Facilitated CBT, AOD and co-occurring groups.
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Systems-Drug Court
San Diego, California
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Serving those struggling with drug dependency and mental health challenges
- Provided individual and group therapy, case management, assessments, and referrals within the community
- Provided individual, group couples and family therapy to those addressing substance dependency issues and mental health challenges
- Conducted intake interviews within the county jails, formulated treatment plans, and collaborated with probation officers and drug court personnel to promote collaboration of care among providers
- Facilitated AOD and Co-occurring groups to provide psycho-education in order to increase insight into maladaptive coping mechanisms
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals regarding diagnosis, socio-economic and physical needs of participants.
Education
Masters of Arts-Counseling Psychology -
Argosy University
San Diego, CA01.2011
Masters of Public Administration -
National University
San Diego, CA01.2001
Bachelor of Science- Criminal Justice -
National University
San Diego, CA01.2000
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Risk/Needs Assessment
- Individual/Group Counseling
- Case/Discharge Planning
Service
United States Navy Active/Navy Reserve
Licensingmembershipscertificationstrainings
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (2012-Present)
Timeline
Assessment Coordinator
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Correctional Counselor
County of San Diego/George Bailey Detention Facility
01.2016 - Current
Intensive Care Coordinator
San Diego Center for Children-Wrap works
01.2015 - 01.2016
Substance Abuse Case Manager
Neighborhood House Association-Project -In-Reach
01.2014 - 01.2015
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Systems-Drug Court
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science- Criminal Justice -
National University
Masters of Public Administration -
National University
Masters of Arts-Counseling Psychology -
Argosy University