Shontasha Manghram
Clinical Social Worker
Americus,GA
Summary
Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating therapy sessions. Areas of specialization include Mental health, Substance Abuse disorders, Dual Diagnosis intervention, and Trauma Therapy. Successful at providing both personalized and group psychotherapy and social support in diverse settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Perry Wellness Center
Americus, GA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided Whole Health services (physical, behavioral, spiritual, and socioeconomic well-being)
- Conducted Mental Health assessments, psychological evaluations, and provided Crisis Intervention services.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Updated treatment plans with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education, therapy groups, and activity groups (included Dual Diagnosis & 12-step rec.)
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Implemented Holistic therapeutic practices and coping skills
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare New Beginnings
Americus, GA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated Evidence Based group and individual therapy sessions utilizing CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Therapy, Substance Use Therapy, and MRT practices in Outpatient setting.
- Conducted Intake/Behavioral Health Assessments and Mental health examinations
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis. (completing professional documentation)
- Provided Addictive Disease Support Services (ADSS)
- Acquired clinical supervision and trainings from LPC and LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
Flint River Hospital
Montezuma, GA
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted Biopsychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided various evidence based practices/modalities to accommodate mental health needs/services with goal of patient recovery.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Completed individual, group, and family counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various mental health issues and disorders.
- Acted as client advocate in Crisis situations (1013s, referral patients)
- Completed Discharge planning services (safe discharge planning, housing, and referral to outpatient services)
Social Services Worker
Magnolia Manor
Americus, GA
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided social work services, individual and family therapy and referrals; Acted as liaison between facility, resident and families.
- Managed caseload for 3 residential nursing units, admissions, and provided individual care plans.
- Completed bio-psychosocial and mental cognition assessments including frequent BIM score updating and ADL evaluations.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services. (Medicaid & Medicare apply & renew)
- Coordinated with staff to develop treatment plans for each resident in daily meetings.
- Completed extensive daily documentation, chart updates, and filed residential complaints with DOA.
- Facilitated safe Discharge planning services, transitioning, referrals.
Quality Assessor
BroadPath Healthcare
Remote
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training remotely.
- Used computer processing and spread sheet software to create presentations, flowcharts and graphs detailing data analysis results.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making; maintained QA procedure documentation.
Child Care Counselor
Methodist Home For Children And Youth
Americus, GA
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Completed assessments and reassessments of residents.
- Provided at risk youths with round the clock counseling and care.
- Collaborated with staff to develop treatment and care plans.
- Completed daily documentation, book keeping, set appointments, and monitored visitations
- Facilitated psychotherapy group activities
- Administered medications (Med log management, updates and safety guidelines)
Quality Assessor
Concentra Solutions
Americus, GA
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Booked medical research participants and cross training services, developed spreadsheets for data entry & compliance, QA monitored
Child Advocate Intern
Light House: Children Advocacy Center, SOWEGA/CASA
Americus, GA
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Reviewed and conducted forensic interviews.
- Completed detailed forensic intake forms.
- Conducted Crisis interventions (individual and family)
- Attended court and assisted with cases
- Administered skills tests, assisted with counseling sessions
Counseling Assistant
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Attended trainings, staff meetings and professional development seminars, enhancing performance and supporting departmental goals; Scheduled appointments and received college supervision.
- Supported supplemental programming in office to enhance patient recovery and developed individual program plans.
- Prepared materials for individual and group therapy sessions, anticipating unique patient needs accordingly.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Albany State University
Albany, GA 08.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA 08.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Psychosocial assessments
Psychotherapy experience
Evidence-based practices (Individual & Group Therapy)
Clinical services
Crisis Intervention
Treatment and Intervention planning
Mental health/Dual diagnosis
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, SPSS, PowerPoint
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Perry Wellness Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare New Beginnings
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Albany State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Flint River Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2021
Social Services Worker
Magnolia Manor
03.2019 - 08.2019
Quality Assessor
BroadPath Healthcare
10.2018 - 03.2019
Child Care Counselor
Methodist Home For Children And Youth
06.2017 - 03.2018
Quality Assessor
Concentra Solutions
08.2015 - 06.2017
Child Advocate Intern
Light House: Children Advocacy Center, SOWEGA/CASA
06.2015 - 01.2016
Counseling Assistant
Georgia Southwestern State University
08.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southwestern State University
08.2012 - 12.2016