Stacy L Shaw
Breaux Bridge ,LA
Summary
Victim Advocate, M.S. Forensic Psychology. Profile Passionate, empathetic, dedicated, and professional individual with twenty years' experience in psychology, including locked units, veteran counseling, eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and addictions. Specialization in child advocacy, trauma and sexual exploitation, abuse, and treatment. Looking to find a company with similar interests in advocating and healing children who have had to deal with sexual trauma, trafficking, and family violence. Hobbies include Volunteering with Veterans, Helping community with social media victimization. Working in schools with troubled youth.
Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of victimized and traumatized persons to obtain necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor, Advocate, behavioral specialist
Yes! I Can. Non-profit
Sunset, LA
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Yes, I Can! Traveling,
- School performance and traveled to underprivileged clients homes for non-profit service, offering treatment, coping mechanisms and intervention in drug and alcohol abuse, physical and sexual abuse
- Clientele included children, teens, and adults
- Eating Recovery Center Behavioral coach, interventionist, art therapist.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern for 200 clients.
- Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Reached out to individuals eligible for services to solicit applications and offer assistance.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels Successfully implemented 25 adolescent behavior conduct contracts.
- Managed required paperwork to help individuals sign up for Federal and state services.
- Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Completed physical and digital reporting of activities to Yes! I Can and Medicaid.
- Conducted and interacted with clients in both individual and group counseling settings.
- Counseled and facilitated therapeutic groups in accordance with patient's recovery plan objectives and needs.
Teacher, Student Support, Interventionist
Mingus Mountain Academy
Prescott Valley, AZ
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Worked with behaviorally challenged, Intellectually disabled, Autistic and incarcerated children in school, medical and equestrian therapeutic environments.
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement
Therapeutic Interventionist, Counselor
Eating Recovery Center
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Assisted clients in healing from severe eating disorders anorexia, bulimia, OCD, as well as drug and alcohol abuse, shift manager with 11-14 staff to supervise.
- Developed service plans to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Provided individual counseling services students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Led summer day treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.
- Completed required documentation such as evaluations, treatment notes and exit summaries.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Unit Mental Health Technician III
Flagstaff Medical Center behavioral Health
Flagstaff, AZ
11.2007 - 01.2009
- Specialized in 10-17 with behavioral issues, severe mental health concerns and suicidal and homicidal ideation, as well as drug and alcohol abuse and addiction.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from Primary Psychiatrist and Psychologists.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Assisted and counseled up to thirty patients daily.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Top Gun Mechanic
United States Navy
Fallon , NV
09.2004 - 11.2007
- Maintained and corrected F-18 aircraft during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Shop supervisor, Master Mechanic, PTSD Counselor
- Secondary duty was working in medical unit with sailors with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and suicidal attempts.
- Follow up care with family of service members and mental health needs.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
Education
Master of Science - forensic psychology, child trauma and the legal system
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire05.2022
Bachelor of Science - clinical psychology, forensic psychology
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Colorado02.2020
Skills
- Forensic Psychology
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Mental Health Support and Group Facilitation Support
- Peer Counseling and Diagnostic Abilities
- Case Management Proficiency
- Crisis Situations , intervention and Therapeutic Expertise
- Adolescent Development
- Dual Diagnoses Expertise and Substance Abuse Counseling
- Cognitive Psychology and Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- HIPAA Requirements
- Trauma-Informed Care and Suicidal intervention
- Personalized Instruction
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Community Involvement
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Counselor, Advocate, behavioral specialist
Yes! I Can. Non-profit
07.2017 - 10.2019
Teacher, Student Support, Interventionist
Mingus Mountain Academy
01.2013 - 07.2016
Therapeutic Interventionist, Counselor
Eating Recovery Center
01.2009 - 07.2010
Unit Mental Health Technician III
Flagstaff Medical Center behavioral Health
11.2007 - 01.2009
Top Gun Mechanic
United States Navy
09.2004 - 11.2007
Master of Science - forensic psychology, child trauma and the legal system
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - clinical psychology, forensic psychology
Colorado Technical University
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