Shari Stark, M.S., M.Ed., Lpc-S, Lmhc, Lcdc, Ncc Email & Phone Number

Sebring, Fl, Us

. Provide individual and small group counseling to students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities.. Work collaboratively with threat assessment team and develop safety plans.. Work collaboratively with administrators, Behavioral Specialist, Exceptional Student Education Teachers, and other school staff.. Consult with psychologists, psychiatrists, and other diagnostic professionals.

St. Louis , Us

. Provided clinical consultations.. Developed action plans to improve customers' situations.. Completed clinical assessments.. Connected customers to Confide services and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

. Provided individual counseling to students.. Conducted threat assessments and developed safety plans.. Consulted with physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other diagnostic professionals regarding students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.

• Facilitated 504 meetings and coordinate IEP meetings.• Provided counseling to students.• Assisted with FSA testing.

• Performed care management for specialty programs in a telephonic customer-facing environment which involved utilizing a coaching approach that provided support and resources to customers.• Ensured that care management program objectives were met by evaluating the effectiveness of alternative care services and whether cost-effective, quality care was maintained.• Completed post-discharge outreach to all customers after a higher level of care admission.• Provided post-crisis follow-up calls to confirm crisis needs were met and assisted with any additional needs.• Developed SMART goals with customers to empower them to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle.• Collaborated with Matrix Partners (Inpatient, Nurse Case Managers, Community Agencies)

• Provided resources and community support to customers.• Assessed and completed needs assessment with customers who had complex medical and psychiatric conditions.• Engaged with customers and families to understand needs and facilitated access to Cigna coaching and case management programs.

• Provided 1:1 telephonic coaching to customers around their behavior changes to improve health status, reduce health risks, and improve quality of life.• Assessed and referred customers to appropriate internal/external matrix partners.• Attended client job fair to educate on EAP resources and health coaching to their employees.• Utilized techniques such as motivational interviewing, behavior change, goal setting, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help customers achieve optimal health and emotional well-being.• Collaborated and integrated with team members and medical directors.• Assisted with special projects assigned by supervisor.• Preceptor for behavioral case management new hires

Mental health and behavioral counseling services:• Provided for adults, couples, families, and adolescents• Pertinent issues included but were not limited to: relationships/marriage, family of origin, substance abuse, self-esteem, anger, grief, trauma, PTSD, panic disorders, boundaries, depression, parenting, ADHD, conflict resolution, communicationPerformed all administrative functions and clinical duties, including:• Preauthorization, billing, insurance filing, outpatient treatment requests, supervision of LPC interns, short-term disability• Maintained client files and session notes

Plano, Texas, Us

• Provided supervision and case management for LPC Interns and Practicum Students.• Provided individual, group, family, and crisis counseling for students and families.• Facilitated staff development training, support, and educational resources.• Completed new client assessments, psychosocial, treatment, and intervention plans.• Utilized community resources and provided progress reports to probation officers.

Plano, Texas, Us

• Provided group and crisis counseling and conflict resolution.• Provided guidance for students’ education and graduation plans.• Administered state testing (TAKS, PSAT, COGAT).• Identified at-risk students and developed strategies for academic success.

Garland, Tx, Us

• Provided ongoing site supervision for each student through on-site visit to the Practicum site to monitor student progress.• Assisted in completion of documentation required for the Clinical File related to the Practicum experience.• Provided coordination, supervision, and information to the Instructor and Academic Vice President during the students' Practicum to facilitate a resolution in a timely manner.

• Provided Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and families.• Maintained client files and session notes.

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• Provided advocacy, education, consultation, individual, and group counseling.• Completed psychosocial, treatment, and intervention plans.• Maintain client files and session notes.

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• Developed, implemented, and revised Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.• Monitored teachers’ compliance with IEPs and facilitated ARD meetings.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Provided individual, group, crisis, and family counseling.• Completed psychosocial, treatment, and relapse prevention plans.• Coordinated services with multidimensional team, including psychiatric care.

• Provided individual, group, and crisis counseling.• Dispensed medications and supplies to residents in shelter.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Major: Special Education, Minor: Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Special Education And Elementary Education