Shereka Thomas Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Los Angeles County, California, United States

•Conduct individual therapy for clients with severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder) based on their level of care within the program. •Conduct monthly collateral contacts with the individual's family, board and care manager, 12 Step sponsor, etc. •Ensure the client's medical needs and other needs (school, employment, hygiene, etc.) are met. •Participate in-home visits in the field with paraprofessional staff to conduct in-the-field sessions as well as room searches. •Ensure case documentation is up-to-date and reflective of services provided (e.g., individual therapy, collateral contact, case management, court reports). •Oversee the client's schedule, searching the client's possessions (e.g., cell phone, backpack) when clinically indicated, and monitoring the client's contacts in the community.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Conduct individual therapy for clients with severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder) based on their level of care within the program. • Conduct monthly collateral contacts with the individual's family, board and care manager, 12 Step sponsor, etc. • Ensure the client's medical needs, as well as other needs (school, employment, hygiene, etc.) are met. • Participate in home visits in the field with paraprofessional staff to conduct in-the-field sessions as well as room searches. • Ensure case documentation is up-to-date and reflective of services provided (e.g., individual therapy, collateral contact, case management, court reports). • Oversee the client's schedule, searching the client's possessions (e.g., cell phone, backpack) when clinically indicated, and monitoring the client's contacts in the community.

Create behavior intervention plans based on a functional behavior assessment conducted with children. Provide a behavior intervention plan and an outline on proactive and reactive strategies based on the assessment to target and reduce the problem behaviors by teaching replacement behaviors and skills.

Santa Ana, California

• Conduct therapeutic sessions with children between the ages of 2 – 16 years old and if necessary, their families • Provide psychological assessments when needed• Craft individual care plan for the benefit of each specific client

Meet directly with the therapy team in the fieldCraft individual treatment plans to serve the needs of each BHW clientProvide support for the direct line therapy teamAttend regular supervisor meetings and conduct clinical case reviews with other supervisorsContinuously monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. Write progress reports detailing client achievement

Implementing Behavior Intervention Plans created by a Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Clinical SupervisorsMotivating their clients and helping them reach their highest potentialContributing their expertise and professionalism to one of the industry’s fastest growing agenciesAllowing their positive and solution-focused spirit serve as a model for the clients and families they work with on a daily basis

• The ABA Therapist / Tutor position consists of implementing individualized educational and behavioral programming designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), including: Direct 1:1 Therapy service in a child’s home, school, or other natural environment.• Teaching new academic, behavioral, social, and daily living skills• Effectively responding to and minimizing difficult or disruptive behaviors.• Creating a fun, motivating experience to generate the highest level of performance for every individual.• Collecting data on programming targets and utilizing an online system to enter, track, and view progress.• Providing support to parents, teachers, and caregivers to make the most of their efforts in making our programs universal across all areas of the child’s environment.

Fairfield, Ca

Work with the F.A.C. T. (Forensic Assertive Community Treatment) to create and develop the curriculum for Wellness Recovery Action Plan Group and a Women’s Support GroupFacilitate weekly group meetings with about 3-5 men or women Research best practices for recovery and wellness for men and women that desire a better lifestyle and life choices

Psy D. In Applied Clinical Psychology

Master’S Degree, Forensic Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Psychology ClubGraduate with The Psychology Leadership award, Minored in Biblical Studies

Associate'S Degree, Psychology, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Volleyball Team