Sherri Darden

• Facilitate therapeutic groups for youth and adults in an intensive outpatient program setting.

• Guide group discussions and structured activities that support emotional awareness, coping skills, self-reflection, and healthy behavior change.

• Provide psychoeducation and encourage participation while maintaining appropriate group boundaries and a supportive environment.

• Use active listening, validation, and rapport-building to engage participants with diverse needs.

• Documented client progress and collaborated with treatment team to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

• Maintained detailed session notes in electronic health records to monitor client progress and inform treatment planning. in electronic health records.
• Observed client engagement levels during discussions to facilitate active participation. and adjusted discussion pace during meetings.

• Inspected licensed residential child care facilities for compliance with rules and requirements, ensuring child safety and regulatory adherence.

• Investigate complaints and allegations involving potential violations of state statutes and regulations, documenting information and findings.

• Monitored facilities to evaluate provider care and resources for children, directly contributing to improved child safety outcomes.

• Engaged with providers and partner agencies to resolve regulatory concerns, facilitating compliance and enhancing support for child welfare.

• Apply attention to detail, sound judgment, problem-solving, and calm communication when managing competing priorities and sensitive situations.

• Worked with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals in product and service improvement.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

• Maintained accurate, timely case records, case notes, and activity updates.

• Completed intake interviews and assessed client needs to help identify appropriate therapeutic, medical, psychosocial, and psychiatric services.

• Collaborated with families, social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies to address client needs and develop treatment plans.

• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to review progress, discuss barriers, and coordinate case management strategies.

• Reviewed evaluations and treatment objectives and communicated client progress and identified concerns to the appropriate team members.

• Completed intake assessments and service plans for child welfare cases.
• Coordinated referrals with counselors, schools, and community support agencies.
• Documented case notes, placement changes, and court paperwork accurately.
• Communicated with families about visitation, reunification, and care needs.
• Collaborated with residential staff on child safety and daily support.
• Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
• Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.

• Provided individual and group counseling to children and adolescents regarding social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Facilitated groups focused on coping with stress and traumatic experiences.
• Worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized counseling interventions and treatment plans.
• Helped clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, establish goals, and practice steps toward positive change.
• Built rapport with clients, provided support during crisis situations, and advocated for client needs.

• Documented progress notes in patient records for Hector Garza Treatment Center.
• Assessed client needs, risks, and support systems during intake interviews.
• Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
• Provided educational support by assisting students with their academic work as well as helping them develop problem solving skills.