Talib Salaam
St Louis,MO
Summary
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor with expertise in assessing physical and mental health, to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Proficient in delivering individual, couples, family, and group therapy across diverse age groups, including children, teens, and adults. Demonstrates strong patient advocacy skills to support clients in crisis situations. Committed to fostering emotional well-being through evidence-based practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Provisional Licensed Professional Therapist
Pathways To Healing Counseling
Saint Louis, MO
05.2025 - Current
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions to clients.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment plans in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community resources to ensure holistic care for clients.
- Participate in regular supervision and training to enhance clinical skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Engage in community outreach and educational activities to promote mental health awareness.
- Stay informed about current trends and developments in the field of mental health and therapy.
- Uphold the values and mission of the Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation in all interactions and practices.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Freedom Community Center
St. Louis, MO
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Perform mental health screenings at the St. Louis City Justice Center.
- Guides group interactions focused on mental health support within the community.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
Mental Health Counselor
C3 Therapy, LLC
St. Louis, MO
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Responsible for the delivery of clinical services to children, families, and couples.
- These services include intake, assessment, and treatment planning, individual, couples, group, and family therapy, targeted case management and wraparound services, crisis intervention, and transportation services for the identified client.
- Led clients in individual, family, group, and marital therapy sessions.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Urgent Care Clinical Case Manager
ReDiscover
Kansas City, MO
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for the evaluation of the client's status, including personal strengths, areas of concern, and needs in the Urgent Care setting.
- Participate in formal assessment and the development of the person-centered plan; monitor the client's progress towards goal attainment; provide assistance, and act as a 24-hour resource when necessary.
- Train clients in living skills, social skills, and other pro-social activities, which enable clients to actively participate in the recovery process.
- An active member of the Clinical Treatment Team
- Responsible for maintaining client records and assuring that standards and guidelines are upheld.
Treatment Court Mental Health Advocate
KM Group
St. Louis, MO
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide mental health assessments for inmates to determine eligibility for St. Louis City Treatment Court.
- Provide input and feedback to assist with structuring mental health court guidelines to establish a standard.
- St. Louis City mental health court and wellness program for inmates who have been diagnosed with concurrent issues related to addiction and mental health.
- Mental Health Advocate works closely with the St. Louis City Drug Court will determine eligible participants to receive a tailored treatment plan for recovery and to stabilize the individual's mental health through community resources.
Qualified Mental Health Professional/Case Manager
The Hopewell Center
St. Louis, MO
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for the evaluation of the client's status, including personal strengths, areas of concern, and needs.
- Participate in formal assessment and the development of the person-centered plan; monitor the client's progress towards goal attainment; provide assistance, and act as a 24-hour resource when necessary.
- Train clients in living skills, social skills, and other pro-social activities, which enable clients to actively participate in the recovery process.
- An active member of the Clinical Treatment Team.
- Responsible for maintaining client records and assuring that standards and guidelines are upheld.
Psychiatric Technician
Peter and Paul Community Services
St. Louis, MO
05.2013 - 01.2018
- Assisting clients in an educational, learning, caring, and helping capacity for independent living.
- The primary function is to ensure each client's safety and well-being, supervise the administration of daily medication, and document medication adherence or non-adherence in the Medical Administration Record.
- Document all significant information in the appropriate health record or software.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
Case Worker
Lessie Bates Neighborhood House
East Saint Louis, IL
07.2008 - 04.2013
- Coordinated the integration of social services and case management functions into the clients' care, discharge, and home planning processes with an external human services organization.
- Provided ongoing support through comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual client needs.
- Maintained updated progress notes and case records, and documented children's progress in recreational activities, treatment plans, and education.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP)
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2018
Skills
- Mental health evaluations
- Family therapy background
- Therapeutic interventions
- Individual and group counseling
- Family therapy aptitude
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Solution-focused counseling
- Group facilitation
- Grief counseling
- Dual diagnosis expertise
- Clinical interventions
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Family systems theory
- Safety and risk assessments
- Multicultural competence
- Post-traumatic stress disorder support
- Clinical documentation
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Individual counseling
- Intake screening
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning and implementation
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Provisional Licensed Professional Therapist
Pathways To Healing Counseling
05.2025 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Freedom Community Center
05.2022 - 05.2025
Urgent Care Clinical Case Manager
ReDiscover
09.2021 - 12.2021
Treatment Court Mental Health Advocate
KM Group
01.2021 - 09.2021
Qualified Mental Health Professional/Case Manager
The Hopewell Center
01.2018 - 12.2020
Mental Health Counselor
C3 Therapy, LLC
08.2016 - 09.2024
Psychiatric Technician
Peter and Paul Community Services
05.2013 - 01.2018
Case Worker
Lessie Bates Neighborhood House
07.2008 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP)
Capella University
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