Shayla Ferguson, M.A., ADC-IP
Adult Clinical Counselor at Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Notary Public
State of South CarolinaJul, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adult Clinical Counselor
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Jun 2023 - Present
- Manage a caseload of individuals in programs designed to provide prevention, intervention, and treatment - Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies - Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their recovery process - Complete assessments which access the biological, psychological, and social factors that can be contributing to problems for clients - Manage a caseload of individuals in programs designed to provide prevention, intervention, and treatment - Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies - Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their recovery process - Complete assessments which access the biological, psychological, and social factors that can be contributing to problems for clients
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SAFY of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Behavior Interventionist
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Jun 2023 - Present
- Provide direct intervention services to children within their home and community setting that focuses on behavior management, social competency, problem identification and resolution, effective communication, self-sufficiency, and life goals - Provide direct counseling to assigned children utilizing a broad array of intervention techniques to effectively address client needs - Provide crisis intervention when needed to clients - Collaborate with clinical team members quarterly to develop and plan goals for assigned clients Show less
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South Carolina Commission for the Blind
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Sep 2022 - May 2023
- Provided vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance and service coordination to blind and visually impaired consumers leading to competitive integrated employment - Gathered medical records, psychological records, education records, and work history information for purposes of eligibility determination and development of the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) - Reviewed assessment reports to determine consumer’s primary employment factors - Conducted career exploration and document credentials, measurable skills gains, wage and employment information, and justifications for purchases Show less
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JusticeWorks Family of Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Interventionist
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2022
- Provided direct intervention services to children and families within their home and community setting such as Family Support, Behavioral Modification, Crisis Intervention, and Psychosocial Rehabilitative Service - Collaborated with Clinical team members through participation in the service plan development, IPOC development meetings, Behavioral Health Plan development and Diagnostic Assessment information gathering assessments - Provided coaching and appropriate modeling of behavior for the purpose of altering negative behaviors of the client and/or family - Provided crisis intervention when needed at school, home and in the community Show less
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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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School Based Mental Health Therapist
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Jul 2021 - Apr 2022
- Provided individual therapy, family therapy, assessments, crisis intervention services, and other rehabilitative behavioral health services which are aimed at helping children to achieve success in their homes, schools, and communities through the development and application of social and emotional skills - Regularly collaborated with teachers, administrators, and school teams - Participated in the prevention and early intervention efforts of assigned school - Provided individual therapy, family therapy, assessments, crisis intervention services, and other rehabilitative behavioral health services which are aimed at helping children to achieve success in their homes, schools, and communities through the development and application of social and emotional skills - Regularly collaborated with teachers, administrators, and school teams - Participated in the prevention and early intervention efforts of assigned school
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SC Vocational Rehabilitation
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Rehabilitation Counselor
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Aug 2017 - May 2021
- Provided rehabilitation services to clients and developed work opportunities for them - Assisted with referral development, vocational assessment, and eligibility determination - Implemented planned services, job-readiness training, and vocational counseling - Provided rehabilitation services to clients and developed work opportunities for them - Assisted with referral development, vocational assessment, and eligibility determination - Implemented planned services, job-readiness training, and vocational counseling
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Claflin University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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TRIO Upward Bound Assistant Female Residential Counselor
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
- Served as liaison between student and Upward Bound staff- Established a positive and cooperative living environment contributing to academic and personal growth- Served actively as an aid in achieving and developing individual responsibility, self-regulation and social awareness with all residents
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TRIO Upward Bound Head Female Residential Counselor
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
- Served as liaison between female Upward Bound staff and director of program while establishing a positive living environment contributing to academic and personal growth- Conducted residential meetings with students and tutor counselors- Served actively as an aid in achieving and developing individual responsibility, self-regulation, and social awareness with all residents
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South Carolina State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Institute Test Prep Teacher’s Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
- Helped teachers prepare lessons by getting materials ready, setting up equipment, and record keeping- Reinforced lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material one-on-one with students- Compiled and monitored sample diagnostic tests for students
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Work Study Student (Office of Student Disability Services)
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
- Was responsible for accompanying student with a disability and serving as a note-taker in all academic classes- Assisted student with defining and accomplishing personal goals while coping with stressors which may arise during the course of matriculation
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SC Vocational Rehabilitation
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Counselor Intern
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
- Worked with vocational rehabilitation staff members to provide rehabilitation services to clients and developed work opportunities for them - Assisted with referral development, vocational assessment, and eligibility determination - Implemented planned services, job-readiness training, and vocational counseling - Worked with vocational rehabilitation staff members to provide rehabilitation services to clients and developed work opportunities for them - Assisted with referral development, vocational assessment, and eligibility determination - Implemented planned services, job-readiness training, and vocational counseling
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The Regional Medical Center
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Medical Scribe (Elite Medical Scribes)
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
- Organized and updated medical/exam history in patients’ medical charts - Transcribed lab test results and tracked test progress on patients’ charts to assist physicians - Participated in consultations with patients, family members, and other medical personnel in order to receive correct information for patients’ charts - Established and maintained effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and management - Organized and updated medical/exam history in patients’ medical charts - Transcribed lab test results and tracked test progress on patients’ charts to assist physicians - Participated in consultations with patients, family members, and other medical personnel in order to receive correct information for patients’ charts - Established and maintained effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and management
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Education
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2019 - 2024
Walden University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision -
2015 - 2017
South Carolina State University
Master of Arts (MA), Rehabilitation Counseling -
2010 - 2014
South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
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