TEREASH CELESTE DAVIS KEITT
Columbia,USA
Summary
With a proven track record at Bright Side Counseling, I excel in compassionate communication and tangible results, enhancing client well-being through evidence-based interventions. My approach, blending empathetic understanding with clinical skills, has consistently improved mental health outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and trustworthiness in client care. Compassionate Mental Health Therapist known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and group therapy, ensuring comprehensive client care. Excel in empathy, active listening, and communication, fostering positive therapeutic relationships and promoting mental health wellness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Bright Side Counseling
Columbia, S.C.
05.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and family therapy sessions, improving client mental health and coping skills
- Assess client progress through data-driven methods, adjusting therapeutic approaches for optimal outcomes
- Implement evidence-based interventions
- Complete intake assessments
- Create treatment plans and determine diagnosis
- Create Safety Plans for suicidal clients
School-Based Mental Health Professional
Lexington Department of Mental Health
Lexington, S.C.
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted intake sessions and developed personalized treatment plans for students, ensuring tailored care
- Counseled individuals and created progress summaries, tracking measurable improvements in mental health
- Developed Safety Plans for suicidal clients, reducing risk and enhancing student well-being
- Managed caseload effectively, ensuring timely assessments and accurate diagnoses of mental conditions
- Collaborated with school counselors, teachers and administrators regarding client behaviors to provide needed coping strategies, interventions and evaluate progress
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Intern
Hillcrest Behavioral Comprehensive Psychological Services
Columbia, S.C.
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Complete intake sessions
- Create treatment plans
- Counsel individuals and groups
- Ensure client confidentiality/rights are maintained
- Schedule individual/group counseling sessions
- Create Safety Plans for Suicidal Clients
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Intern
The Ultimate Choice, Consulting, LLC
Columbia, S.C.
12.2023 - 01.2023
- Completed intake sessions
- Created treatment plans and discharge summaries
- Scheduled individual counseling sessions
- Ensured client confidentiality/rights are maintained
- Participated in staff meetings and attended training sessions as required
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Intern
Camille Graham Correctional Center
Columbia, S.C.
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided individual counseling
- Provided case management services on behalf of the client
- Ensured client confidentiality/rights are maintained
- Participated in staff meetings and attended training sessions as required
- Worked closely with the institutional and other program staff to promote recovery and care
Insurance Follow-Up Specialist
The Addison Group (UCI Medical Affiliates)
Columbia, S.C.
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for the resubmission of worker’s compensation claims per respective regulations and policies
- Communicated with third-party representatives as necessary to complete claims processing and/or resolve problem claims
- Followed-up daily on post processing activity including but not limited to, rejected billings, adjustments, and rebilling, and denied claims for accounts that are greater than 30 days old
- Worked all assigned accounts at least once every 15-30 days, depending on balance
- Maintained confidentiality adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
Outpatient Counseling Intern
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
West Columbia, S.C.
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Rotated through each Outpatient Program: Psych Partial, Hospitalization Program, Trauma Recovery Program and Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program
- Planned and facilitated Psychoeducational groups and therapeutic processing groups
- Consulted with supervisor and staff regarding cases and resources
- Wrote integrative summaries and group notes
- Participated in treatment teams with a multidisciplinary team approach
Office Administrator/Billing Specialist
Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching
Columbia, S.C.
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Made out-going calls to potential clients to follow-up on physician’s referral
- Received account payments via phone and in person
- Scheduled new clients with appropriate clinicians
- Created new patient profiles
- Received and sent billing/insurance documents via email
Digital Sales Specialist
Spectrum
West Columbia, S.C.
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Sold products and services to prospective customers and developed new revenue from existing customers by selling additional products and services through use of recommended sales techniques
- Placed new installation orders; scheduled appointments; accordingly, prepared associated paperwork for work orders; input orders into computer system
- Managed concurrent contacts as needed and single phone calls as scheduled
- Completed, processed, and maintained applicable paperwork and records
- Provided high-level written and verbal communication in a courteous manner
Medical Collector I
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Columbia, S.C.
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Researched outstanding denied medical claims through hospital billing and Electronic Health Record system
- Contacted Insurance companies regarding denied claims, to find issues and resolve coding errors
- Found and corrected errors in medical claims such as data entry errors and medical coding errors
- Documented work in hospital billing and payor portals
- Utilized industry knowledge and online resources to resolve outstanding or denied medical claims
Associate Minister for Local Church and Musician
Bull Swamp Baptist Church
Orangeburg, S.C.
03.2014 - 09.2018
- Coordinated Women’s Ministry Team as President
- Scheduled, planned, and facilitated weekly meetings and choir rehearsals
- Coordinated first annual weekend women’s retreat and women’s revival
- Provided organ music for all weekly services and special occasions
- Led leadership team in planning fundraiser activities
Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5
Orangeburg, S.C.
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Established and enforced rules of behavior in the classroom for second and fifth grade students
- Prepared lessons, units, and projects to complete learning objectives
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
- Created, assigned and grade various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects
- Served on the school leadership committee
- Served as English Language Arts Co-Chairperson
Musician
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Santee, S.C.
05.2010 - 03.2014
- Scheduled, planned, and facilitated weekly choir rehearsals
- Provided organ music for all weekly services and special occasions
- Taught vocal parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass
Teacher
Richland One School District
Columbia, S.C.
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Established and enforced rules of behavior in the classroom for second and fifth grade students
- Prepared lessons, units, and projects to complete learning objectives
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
- Created, assigned and grade various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects
- Served on the school leadership committee
- Served as English Language Arts Co-Chairperson
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
South University
Columbia, SC06.2023
Master of Arts - Ministry Leadership
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Concentration Elementary Education
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12.1999
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Cultivate Empathetic Understanding
- Trustworthy Interaction
- Unconditional Positive Regard
- Counselor self-disclosure
- Interpretation
- Tangible Results
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Chi Sigma Iota
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor Professional (LPCA)
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Bright Side Counseling
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Intern
The Ultimate Choice, Consulting, LLC
12.2023 - 01.2023
School-Based Mental Health Professional
Lexington Department of Mental Health
08.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Intern
Hillcrest Behavioral Comprehensive Psychological Services
01.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Intern
Camille Graham Correctional Center
11.2022 - 12.2022
Insurance Follow-Up Specialist
The Addison Group (UCI Medical Affiliates)
05.2022 - 07.2022
Outpatient Counseling Intern
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
03.2022 - 05.2022
Office Administrator/Billing Specialist
Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching
12.2020 - 04.2021
Digital Sales Specialist
Spectrum
07.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Collector I
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2019 - 03.2019
Teacher
Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5
08.2016 - 10.2017
Associate Minister for Local Church and Musician
Bull Swamp Baptist Church
03.2014 - 09.2018
Musician
Oak Grove Baptist Church
05.2010 - 03.2014
Teacher
Richland One School District
01.2007 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
South University
Master of Arts - Ministry Leadership
Columbia International University
Bachelor of Science - Concentration Elementary Education
South Carolina State University
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