Experience

QPR Institute

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified QPR Instrctor

  • Feb 2011 - Present

  Educate community members and professionals to become QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeepers through best practice suicide prevention methods created by the QPR Institute. Increase knowledge about suicide, how to identify at-risk individuals, how to persuade and refer such individuals to appropriate resources. Educate community members and professionals to become QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeepers through best practice suicide prevention methods created by the QPR Institute. Increase knowledge about suicide, how to identify at-risk individuals, how to persuade and refer such individuals to appropriate resources.



Shelley Aki, LIMHP LPC

• 13939 Gold Cir, Omaha, NE 68144

• Independent Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2020

  Provided best practice counseling for individuals, couples, and adolescents on an outpatient basis for mental and behavioral health issues. Conducted biopsychosocial intake and assessments and formulated DSM-5 diagnosis, composed client-centered treatment plans and documentation. Collaborated with other health care providers as needed and managed all business aspects of private practice. Provided best practice counseling for individuals, couples, and adolescents on an outpatient basis for mental and behavioral health issues. Conducted biopsychosocial intake and assessments and formulated DSM-5 diagnosis, composed client-centered treatment plans and documentation. Collaborated with other health care providers as needed and managed all business aspects of private practice.



Shelley Aki, MA, PLMHP

• 3280 Woodridge Blvd. Suite 203

• Outpatient Therapist

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

  Provided best practice counseling for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents on an outpatient basis for mental health or substance dependence counseling. Conducted biopsychosocial intake and assessments to formulate DSM5 diagnosis and composed client centered treatment plans. Completed documentation, advocated and collaborated with other organizations or health care providers as needed. Was responsible for managing all aspects of a private practice. Provided best practice counseling for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents on an outpatient basis for mental health or substance dependence counseling. Conducted biopsychosocial intake and assessments to formulate DSM5 diagnosis and composed client centered treatment plans. Completed documentation, advocated and collaborated with other organizations or health care providers as needed. Was responsible for managing all aspects of a private practice.



Hall County Suicide Prevention Project

• Grand Island, NE

• Board President

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2015

  Educated the community about suicide and suicide prevention. Planed monthly agenda and facilitated meetings. Wrote quarterly grants and reports for Grantor. Organized and conducted fundraisers, community events, designed project logo, created flyers and brochures. Wrote press releases, performed media interviews, networked, and communicated with businesses, organizations, and vendors. Ordered promo items and informational/educational materials for community distribution. Educated the community about suicide and suicide prevention. Planed monthly agenda and facilitated meetings. Wrote quarterly grants and reports for Grantor. Organized and conducted fundraisers, community events, designed project logo, created flyers and brochures. Wrote press releases, performed media interviews, networked, and communicated with businesses, organizations, and vendors. Ordered promo items and informational/educational materials for community distribution.



Mid-Pains Center for Behavioral Healthcare

• Grand Island, NE

• Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Therapist

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Provided best practice outpatient mental health and or substance dependence counseling for individuals and couples. Performed assessments to accurately diagnose and compose a client-centered treatment plan to identify strengths, mental health and behavioral issues, and chemical dependency. Completed documentation promptly, collaborated with outside organizations, consulted with peers, and participated in supervision three times a week. Provided best practice outpatient mental health and or substance dependence counseling for individuals and couples. Performed assessments to accurately diagnose and compose a client-centered treatment plan to identify strengths, mental health and behavioral issues, and chemical dependency. Completed documentation promptly, collaborated with outside organizations, consulted with peers, and participated in supervision three times a week.



Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services

• Grand Island, NE

• Intensive Family Preservation Therapist

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2013

  Provided in-home family, couples, and individual therapy to promote individual and family strengths, address relationship deficits and process trauma which threatens family permanence. Educated and encouraged appropriate parenting skills to improve overall behavior at home and within the community. Established safety and family well-being to prevent out-of-home placement for at-risk youth, as well as promote successful reunification of the family. Provided in-home family, couples, and individual therapy to promote individual and family strengths, address relationship deficits and process trauma which threatens family permanence. Educated and encouraged appropriate parenting skills to improve overall behavior at home and within the community. Established safety and family well-being to prevent out-of-home placement for at-risk youth, as well as promote successful reunification of the family.



West Anna Mental Health

• Intern Counselor

  • Oct 2010 - May 2011

  Provided outpatient counseling with individuals, families, couples, children, and adolescents, completed documentation, including treatment plan, notes, and discharge summaries. Participated in staffing, consultation, supervision, and case presentations.

• Administrative Assistant and Patient Advocate

  • Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Completed multiple office tasks and daily duties.Communicated with Medicaid, Magellan, Medicare, and Insurance companies to obtain authorization for services and or medications. Advocated with pharmaceutical companies to ensure indigent patients have access to their medications.Coordinate services with various community agencies and professionals to facilitate treatment efficacy.



Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska

• Community Support Mental Health and Substance Abuse Case Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Apr 2007

  Provided community-based services for clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and or substance abuse disorders. Assisted individuals to initiate and or maintain mental health and addiction recovery.Created and implemented treatment plans according to the client's personally identified needs and goals.Networked with multiple community agencies to obtain services and resources. Collaborated with behavioral health and medical professionals to coordinate services.

• Employment Specialist

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2004

  Assisted individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder to obtain and maintain competitive employment.Educated and coached clients at their place of employment when needed.Advocated for clients with local businesses for employment opportunities.Networked with Vocational Rehabilitation and other community organizations to obtain services and or resources. Maintained case files, completed required documentation, and assisted with job search group.



Safe Center

• Kearney, Nebraska, United States

• Group Facilitator

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  Co-facilitator; The Batters Intervention Prevention psycho-educational domestic violence group. Documented group member's progress and submitted information to the probation office. Co-facilitator; The Batters Intervention Prevention psycho-educational domestic violence group. Documented group member's progress and submitted information to the probation office.