Shery Barker
Bradford
Summary
Dynamic Residential Treatment Program Manager at Beacon Light Behavioral Health with a proven track record in developing effective treatment plans and facilitating staff training. Skilled in problem-solving and relationship building, I successfully reduced client symptoms through innovative therapeutic techniques, fostering a supportive environment for youth and their families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Treatment Program Manager
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for 10 bed unit residential treatment for youth ages 8-17 years old.
- Supervisor for residential manager, service coordinator and therapists.
- Therapist for clients in treatment, individual and family therapy.
- Attending administration meetings, treatment meetings and supervisory meetings on a weekly basis.
- Created treatment plans for clients while in the program.
- Networked with county agencies, psychiatric hospitals and schools throughout the clients treatment.
- Networked with schools and agencies to have services in place prior to discharge.
- Completed the referral process for a client to be admitted to the program.
- Facilitated staff trainings.
- Created behavior and incentive programs when needed for a clients treatment.
Mental Health Therapist
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
04.2010 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
Education
Masters in Education Counseling - Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NYGraduate Work For Licensing in Counseling - Counseling
Edinboro And Gannon University
PABachelor of Science - Child And Youth Services
Medaille College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Problem-solving
- Detail-oriented
- Team member
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Flexible and adaptable
- Relationship building
- Good judgment
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Residential Treatment Program Manager
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
04.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
04.2010 - Current
Masters in Education Counseling - Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
Graduate Work For Licensing in Counseling - Counseling
Edinboro And Gannon University
Bachelor of Science - Child And Youth Services
Medaille College
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