Tenisha Ross
Shelby,NC
Summary
Committed Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a proven track record at A New Beginning Therapy Center, delivering trauma-focused treatment and developing person-centered plans. Recognized for exemplary interpersonal skills and effective communication, I empower clients to cultivate positive coping strategies, ensuring mental health stability and resilience. Highly organized and self-motivated in achieving client outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Based Therapist
Kintegra Health
Shelby, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Provides behavioral health screening, brief intervention, education and referral services for patients within a school-based setting; Provides ongoing consultation and treatment planning support for school administrators, social workers and teaching personnel to meet the needs of individual clients and school programs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A New Beginning Therapy Center, PLLC
Shelby, NC
07.2020 - Current
- Founder and clinician of this treatment center; Provides trauma-focused outpatient treatment to children and adults; Completes assessments for individuals requesting outpatient mental health services; Assists individuals with developing person centered treatment plans; Provides psycho-education and education through group and individual therapy; Assists individuals with identifying positive coping skills to maintain mental health stability
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LDH Counseling and Consulting PLLC
Shelby, NC
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Completed assessments for individuals requesting outpatient mental health services; Assisted individuals with developing person centered treatment plans; Provided psycho-education and education through group and individual therapy; Assisted individuals with identifying positive coping skills to maintain mental health stability
Mental Health Clinician II
Phoenix Counseling Center (Cleveland Crisis and Recovery Center)
Shelby, NC
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Completed assessments for individuals requesting mental health stabilization and or detox services for substance abuse; Assisted individuals with developing person centered treatment and discharge plans; Provided psycho-education and education regarding the disease of addiction through individual and or group therapy; Assisted individuals with identifying positive coping skills to maintain mental health stability and/or sobriety
Child Permanency Social Worker
Cleveland County Department of Social Services
Shelby, NC
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Established permanency for children removed from their parents; Provided case planning and counseling; Developed out-of-home service agreements; Prepared court documents; Attended and participated in court hearings; Conducted home visits; Supervised visits between children and parents
Investigative, Assessment and Treatment Social Worker
Cleveland County Department of Social Services
Shelby, NC
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children at risk for neglect and/or abuse; Prepared court documents; Attended and participated in court hearings; Conducted home visits
Unit Secretary (Emergency Dept.)
Mary Black Health System-Gaffney
Gaffney, SC
10.2009 - 07.2015
- Input labs and orders in computer system for physician; Disposition charts; switchboard
Graduate Social Work Intern
Cherokee County Mental Health
Gaffney, SC
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided crisis intervention services, psycho-education and therapeutic interventions to children and adults with chronic and persistent mental illness; Conducted intake and triage services to determine the type of services appropriate for the individual
Case Manager (Temp. Position)
Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council
Shelby, NC
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided case management services to victims of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual abuse; Provided transportation to appointments
Undergraduate Social Work Intern
Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council
Shelby, NC
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Gained practical experience in homeless and domestic violence shelter setting by conducting interviews with women experiencing abuse and or homelessness; Established familiarity with local resources in the community; Learned the importance of confidentiality in maintaining security of victims
Education
Master of Social Work -
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonia, TX05.2015
Bachelor of Social Work - Minor in Psychology
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC05.2013
Skills
- Effective team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Exemplary Interpersonal skills
- Highly organized
- Self-Motivated
- Knowledge in Internet
- Knowledge in MS Word
- Knowledge in Office
- Knowledge in PowerPoint
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 08/19
Accomplishments
- Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society (Delta Delta)
- President Award
- Best Counseling Center
References
References will be provided upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Based Therapist
Kintegra Health
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A New Beginning Therapy Center, PLLC
07.2020 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LDH Counseling and Consulting PLLC
10.2019 - 07.2020
Mental Health Clinician II
Phoenix Counseling Center (Cleveland Crisis and Recovery Center)
07.2017 - 10.2019
Child Permanency Social Worker
Cleveland County Department of Social Services
08.2016 - 07.2017
Investigative, Assessment and Treatment Social Worker
Cleveland County Department of Social Services
08.2015 - 08.2016
Graduate Social Work Intern
Cherokee County Mental Health
08.2014 - 02.2015
Case Manager (Temp. Position)
Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council
10.2013 - 01.2014
Undergraduate Social Work Intern
Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council
01.2013 - 04.2013
Unit Secretary (Emergency Dept.)
Mary Black Health System-Gaffney
10.2009 - 07.2015
Master of Social Work -
Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor of Social Work - Minor in Psychology
Limestone College
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