Asante Rice

Dedicated Mental Health Professional with experience providing school-based mental health services to students and families, combined with strong leadership and human services experience. Skilled in counseling, behavioral and emotional support, crisis intervention, treatment planning, student advocacy, family collaboration, and multidisciplinary coordination. Experienced leader with a background managing educational programs, supervising teams, developing community partnerships, and improving service quality.

Holds a Master of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Education and Psychology.

Mental Health Counselor - Anderson District 2

(2024-01)

• Provide school-based mental health services to a caseload of approximately 50 students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, and academic concerns.
• Provide individual and family-focused counseling addressing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, peer relationships, and school-related concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment goals and interventions based on students identified needs and presenting concerns.
• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to coordinate services and promote positive outcomes.
• Monitor student progress through assessments, clinical documentation, treatment plan reviews, and ongoing communication with families and school personnel.
• Utilize evidence-based and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions to strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in accordance with organizational, educational, and professional standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and student support planning to identify barriers to academic, behavioral, and emotional success.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support while following established safety, referral, and reporting procedures.
• Advocate for students and families by connecting them with appropriate school, community, and mental health resources.

Director - Big Blue Marble Academy

(2022-08 - 2024-10)

• Directed daily operations and educational programs while maintaining high standards of service quality.
• Led a team of 18 staff members serving and educating approximately 200 students.
• Managed program operations, staff development, community relationships, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain financial oversight through budget reviews and updates.
• Developed and maintained relationships with families, clients, staff, management, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinated community events designed to strengthen organizational visibility and community engagement.
• Delivered presentations to clients and organizational leadership regarding programs, operations, and key information.
• Promoted from Assistant Director to Director within the first year of employment.

Emergency Room Personnel – Medical Office - Prisma Health Hospital

(2020-08 - 2021-08)

• Assisted with assessing patient conditions and supporting coordinated care.
• Communicate patient needs and treatment information with healthcare team members.
• Maintained accurate and confidential patient documentation.
• Educated patients regarding hospital policies, rights, and healthcare procedures.
• Utilized hospital software and information systems to manage patient information.
• Supported compliance with healthcare policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Medical Director - Carlyle Senior Care

(2019-01 - 2020-08)

• Directed clinical operations while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Supported quality patient care and patient satisfaction.
• Managed healthcare professionals and promoted teamwork and professional development.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Reviewed facility practices and identified opportunities to improve patient care.
• Participated in the implementation of healthcare technologies, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.

Master of Science - Psychology - Grand Canyon University (2024-10)

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Education & Psychology - Coker University (2020-05)