Camesha Wright Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

El Paso, Texas Area

Temple, Tx

Facilitated and co-facilitated psychoeducational group sessions with adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and schizotypal disorder, as well as those with co-occurring substance abuse/use disorders.Conducted individual and group sessions in skill building using the Illness Management and Recovery Model (IMR) and supplemental materials, with a focus on the biopsychosocial stress vulnerability model, stress reduction, communication skills, self-esteem, healthy coping skills, anger management, medication management, and building social supports. Facilitated group sessions using SAMHSA’s Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients. Assisted with crisis intervention and conflict resolution with individuals and/or group counseling.Assisted clients with transportation to and from facility, appointments, and community outings.Responsible for training of employees in fire drills, inclement weather drills, and active shooter drills, and 911 calls. Conducted monthly one-on-one coaching of staff, submit monthly progress reports for review, gathered data for grant measures and reporting, and researched and implemented ideas to increase sustainability.Supervised and trained staff and assigned staff to group sessions.

Temple, Tx

Coordinated activities and events to increase consumer community integrationPrepared and facilitated psycho-educational programs on anger management, emotion management, social skills training, substance abuse, and stress reductionPerformed timely and comprehensive documentation for all client recordsDeveloped and facilitated women’s support groupResearched and developed goal-oriented psycho-educational, psycho-social, and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioningHandled crisis intervention as necessary including but not limited to conflict resolution, one-to-one or group counselingActed as an interim Program Supervisor from January 2017 to July 2017Managed staff, conducted monthly coaching/supervision, coordinated scheduling, and trainingWrote monthly reports of Program progress for reviewGathered data for grant measures and reportingResearched and implemented ideas to increase sustainability

Temple, Tx

Facilitated and co-facilitated group sessions with adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and schizotypal disorder, as well as those with co-occurring substance abuse/use disordersIncreased clients' participation in group activities aimed at improving their social skills and mental healthCounseled individuals and assisted in skill building using the Illness Management and Recovery Model (IMR), with a focus on communication skills, self-esteem, healthy coping skills, anger management, medication management, and building social supportsCompleted group notes and scheduled appointments using ANASAZI systemAssisted clients with, transportation to and from facility, appointments, and community outings using company-approved vehicle

Belton, Tx

Conducted individual counseling sessions with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger problems, interpersonal relationship conflicts, life transition issues, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and cognitive problems due to brain injuryConducted intake interviews and mental status exam evaluationsCompleted treatment plans and SOAP case notes using the TITANIUM systemReceived live and video supervision from faculty supervisorsConsulted with supervisors and peers on patient diagnosis, therapeutic techniques, and goalsEngaged in peer supervision and received feedback on sessions from peers

Temple, Tx

Facilitated individual and group skills training for elementary school children with behavioral problems, with a focus on communication skills, empathy training, anger management, and classroom survival skillsProvided classroom guidance and individual counseling for students through activity based therapyConducted assessments to determine program qualificationPerformed intake assessments with legally authorized guardiansCollaborated with school counselors and teachers to develop treatment plansMaintained progress notes using ANASAZI System

Provided one-to-one ABA therapy for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorderImplemented behavior plans and recorded behaviorsProvided parent trainingAssisted clients in acquiring academic and or appropriate life skills to include toilet training, eating, and other self-help skillsAssisted clients in developing skills such as linguistic, cognitive, and social skillsFacilitated and contrived activities to determine the client’s behaviorEncouraged desired behavior and discouraged inappropriate behavior by using repetition and reinforcement

Temple, Tx

Scheduled appointments when patients called in, when recalls went out, and when reschedules were needed due to physicians' schedule change Scheduled labs, entered orders into Passport, and provided patient instructions when applicable Checked for doctor dictations in Sequoia to ensure they were scanned into the system and that there were no errors Entered prescription authorization requests into Nextgen for the nurses so that the proper physician and pharmacy is contacted Completed assigned clerical tasks in Nextgen that were assigned by the physicians and nurses Verified insurance and obtained authorization as needed for appointments and referrals Checked in patients when they arrived for their appointments and gave them the proper paperwork to fill out when applicable Checked out patients and followed physician orders for follow-up work or referrals on charge documents Performed other duties as assigned

Belton, Tx

Dispatched PD to emergency calls quickly and efficiently to provide optimum emergency service while ensuring officer safety Typed accurate and relevant information into the events using CAD to provide appropriate documentation in case records were needed for legal purposes Regularly attended classes to continue education, improve call-taking skills, and learn how to talk to callers in stressful situations Performed background checks using ILEADS to provide officers with accurate residential information and ensure officer safety

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Black Student Union