Shemica Cline Brown
Jacksonville,AR
Summary
To obtain a position working with special needs and behavioral children and adults that will allow me to use my educational background and work experience to ensure the best education for all whom I will have the pleasure working with. I'm also a compassionate, experienced caregiver trained with providing assistance to elder people who need companionship, assistance in day-to-day errands, and special medical attention. I'm trained in First Aid, CPR , CPI training and Basic Life Support.
Experienced behavioral health professional prepared for impactful service in mental health and wellness. Strong background in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and patient assessment. Focused on team collaboration and achieving effective outcomes. Dependable and adaptable with skills in communication, empathy, and problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental/ Behavioral Health Professional
Arkansas Children's
01.2023 - Current
- I'm responsible for providing services to clients in the areas of behavioral health, substance abuse and addiction treatment
- My duties are provides counseling in the areas related or relevant to treatment plans
- Develops an understanding of client needs by providing information about their condition through consultation with physicians, nurses, social workers, etc
- Analyzes patient records/reports on progress toward goals as well providing referrals when appropriate
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
Pathfinders, inc
05.2022 - Current
- I'm responsible for providing direction and counsel to individuals who are dealing with behavioral health challenges such as mental illness, addiction, and physical limitations
Paraprofessional/ Special Needs
Little Rock School District
08.2011 - 05.2022
- Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
- Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
- Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
- Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress
- Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
- Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
Behavioral Technician
The Centers for Families and Children
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Assists with the treatment of patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability, and physical and emotional abuse
- Take notes and document all behaviors that the clients have through out the day
- Help with coping skills
- Assist the nurse with passing out medicine
- Do Laundry for the clients
Caregiver
Elmcroft | Eclipse Senior Living
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Assist clients with their daily activities
- Help with dressing
- Help with feeding
- Assist with grooming
Education
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR01.2019
Associate -
DeVry University
Little Rock, AR09.2009
Skills
- Childcare
- Group Therapy
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Toddler Care
- Experience with Children
- Case Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavioral Health
- Special Needs
- Behavioral Therapy
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Math
- Early Childhood Education
- Tutoring
- Medication Administration
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Experience Working With Students
- Autism Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- Patient assessment
- Case management
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis intervention
- Group therapy facilitation
- Mental health evaluation
- Behavioral analysis
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
Timeline
Mental/ Behavioral Health Professional
Arkansas Children's
01.2023 - Current
Qualified Behavioral Health Professional
Pathfinders, inc
05.2022 - Current
Behavioral Technician
The Centers for Families and Children
06.2021 - 02.2022
Caregiver
Elmcroft | Eclipse Senior Living
06.2019 - 06.2021
Paraprofessional/ Special Needs
Little Rock School District
08.2011 - 05.2022
Associate -
DeVry University
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Pulaski Technical College
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