Shanika D. Torres, M.A., M.Ed., Lpc-S, Phd Candidate Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Houston, Texas, United States

Counseling and Wellness Center providing a holistic mental health experience that incorporates body and spirituality elements into treating the whole client.

Remote

Houston, Texas Area

As a sub-contracted Training Facilitator, I present on a variety of topics including: "Leadership Essentials", "Diversity in the Workplace: Maintaining an Inclusive Environment", "Drug-Free Workplace Compliance", and "Building a Cohesive and Inclusive Team" to name a few.Utilizing my gregarious personality, humor, and professional expertise, I strive to.

Houston, Texas Area

The Shanika Show airs on the local Houston public broadcasting network, Houston Media Source (Comcast Channel 17). This talk show shares the stories of everyday individuals who faced adversities but overcame them triumphantly. Real people. Real stories. Be inspired!

United States

Provided oversight of clinical and administrative services for crisis clinicians within a 16 bed psychiatric crisis stabilization unit. Completed assessments and provided psychoeducation to individuals and their families, including individuals with developmental disabilities who presented in crisis.Responsible for interviewing and selection of crisis.

Salem, OR

Counseled clients with an emphasis on promoting mental health education, advocacy and awareness. Provided assistance and support to help clients manage angry outbursts, understand anger origins, and identify healthy coping strategies, with ability to channel anger into healthy alternatives. Collected and recorded patient information by interviewing them..

Hillsboro, OR

Responded to children and/or adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Provided both clinic based and mobile based crisis response to people with mental health concerns. Conducted mental health risk assessments and triaged, coordinate crisis intervention. Developed short-term client centered stabilization plans. Assisted with resource linkage, and.

Salem, Oregon

Provided crisis intervention services to individuals and/or families in-person and/or over the phone. Assessed client’s mental status through interviews and observations.Screened individuals for psychiatric hospitalization appropriateness.Developed treatment plans and make referrals to community resources based on a client’s immediate needs. Provided.

Salem, Oregon

Counseled youth and adult sex offenders with various developmental disabilities in individual, family, and group therapy settings.Filed numerous CPS reports with DHS based on disclosures in session.Familiar with documentation procedures and follow-up.Experience with suicide risk assessment: IS PATH WARM and referral services for high-risk cases.

Provided claims support in identifying and communicating critical research as to payment denials or releases. Quoted insurance benefits and eligibility for various Oregon Medicaid and Medicare health plans (e.g., PSCS, WVCH, Family Care, Atrio Health Plans, etc.) as well as company-funded commercial plans.

TV Personality Successful TV personality who interviewed celebrity recording artists for burgeoning urban broadcast show and provided director/producer assistance in research and script development for show production.Problem resolutions expert regarding interviewee sensitive issues, developed outline regarding interview storyline discussions, and served.

Provided outpatient psychiatry front office patient support, set appointments, managed patient records and billing, administered medications, verified insurance coverage and procedure approvals, and served as Spanish translator for personnel and patients.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Couples And Family Therapy

Master Of Education (Med), Applied Behavior Analysis

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) pairs research and experience to prepare.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and approved by the Oregon Board of.

B.S, Criminal Justice Administration

A.A, Spanish

Certificate, Medical/Clinical Assistant

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