S Banks

Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with more than 15 years of behavioral-health experience across outpatient, residential, hospital, substance-use, assessment, and clinical leadership settings. Experienced in clinical assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, documentation, crisis intervention, trauma-focused care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong fit for counseling-focused AI evaluation and training work requiring careful review of AI-generated content for clinical relevance, accuracy, safety, empathy, professionalism, ethical alignment, and appropriate scope.

Experienced in translating complex clinical information into clear documentation, feedback, and actionable recommendations.

Owner/Operator - 7th Wellness LLC

(2019-03)

Provide individual and family psychotherapy while maintaining clinical documentation, billing, and professional standards.

• Apply ACA guidelines and clinical judgment when developing and documenting individualized services.
• Translate complex client presentations into clear treatment documentation and clinically appropriate communication.

Substance Abuse Counselor / Case Manager - Chilton County Treatment Center

(2019-02)

Provide individual and group counseling to clients with substance-use histories and coordinate case-management services.

• Develop treatment plans, make referrals, connect clients with community resources, and communicate professionally with outside agencies.
• Use clinical judgment to identify client needs and support appropriate services and continuity of care.

Clinical Program Manager / Clinical Therapist - Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services / UHS

(2016-01 - 2019-01)

Evaluated referrals and determined program ability to meet client needs using clinical information and treatment requirements.

• Supervised and trained therapists, social workers, and mental-health technicians on behavioral interventions and treatment practices.
• Monitored quality of care, treatment planning, individual/group/family therapy, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Collaborated with families, schools, agencies, and interdisciplinary professionals to develop individualized plans.

Assessment Coordinator / Clinical Therapist - Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services / UHS

(2012-09 - 2016-01)

Completed admission assessments and communicated clinical findings to physicians, nurses, and other treatment professionals.

• Evaluated patient needs, coordinated admissions, made referrals, reviewed consent and admission documents, and supported patient safety.
• Provided individual, group, and family therapy with specialization in trauma, grief, sexual abuse, and physical/emotional abuse.
• Completed insurance precertification and communicated clinical information accurately to support appropriate placement.

Therapist - Alabama Wellness and Recovery

(2015-03 - 2018-12)

Completed psychosocial intakes, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and individual, couple, and family counseling.

• Collaborated with DHR, psychologists, schools, and other professionals regarding client needs.
• Provided counseling related to trauma, substance use, recovery, and restoration of family relationships.

Admission Assessment Coordinator - Alliance Health Center / UHS

(2011-03 - 2012-02)

Completed assessments for potential inpatient psychiatric treatment and evaluated whether programs could meet identified needs.

• Gathered, documented, and communicated mental and physical status information to physicians and treatment staff.
• Maintained thorough clinical observations, reviewed patient rights and consent documents, coordinated referrals, and obtained insurance precertification.

Certified Mental Health Therapist - East Mississippi State Hospital – Chemical Dependency Unit

(2007-07 - 2012-02)

Conducted individual, group, and family counseling focused on substance-use treatment, recovery, and relapse prevention.

• Conducted initial psychological assessments using instruments including Beck's Inventory, SAD PERSONS Scale, and mental status examination.
• Assessed and evaluated client behavior, documented clinical progress, developed treatment plans, and collaborated with treatment teams.
• Conducted employee orientation and training on behavior-modification practices and evaluated implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Master of Science - Counseling and Psychology - University of West Alabama (2007 - 2009)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Sociology - University of West Alabama (2003 - 2006)

Psychology - University of South Alabama (2001 - 2002)