ARSHONYE HENDERSON, LCSW
NORCROSS
Summary
Psychotherapy professional with deep commitment to mental health and client well-being. Proven track record in delivering effective therapeutic strategies and fostering supportive therapeutic environment. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to dynamic clinical needs, with expertise in client assessment and treatment planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Vitae Health Systems
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual sessions utilizing evidence-based techniques.
- Developed personalized treatment plans addressing diverse client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented trauma-informed practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
First Responder-Clinician
Behavioral Health Link
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Conduct crisis assessments and management for Metro Atlanta 988 calls, ensuring timely interventions.
- Enter clinical assessments within 24 hours, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
- Determine care levels for severe mental health crises, ensuring appropriate community support.
- Initiate involuntary hospitalizations for high-risk individuals, prioritizing safety and well-being.
- Participate in staff meetings for professional growth and collaborative problem-solving.
- Responded to mental health crises, providing immediate support and intervention.
- Implemented safety procedures to enhance response efficiency in urgent situations.
Mental Health Professional
Centurion-Georgia Department of Corrections
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Conduct intake assessments for incarcerated individuals, ensuring accurate mental health evaluations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for incarcerated individuals.
- Conducted crisis intervention strategies to manage acute mental health emergencies effectively.
- Develop personalized treatment plans and provide monthly counseling to enhance inmate well-being.
- Address postpartum depression in incarcerated women, offering specialized care and support.
- Collaborate in weekly team meetings to refine case strategies and improve treatment outcomes.
- Lead mental health groups on social skills and anger management, fostering positive inmate interactions.
Behavioral Health Professional
Armor Healthcare-Dekalb County Jail
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Manage crises effectively, ensuring patient safety and stability.
- Facilitate resource provision and referrals for comprehensive care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and establish goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries as per regulatory requirements.
- Built rapport with culturally diverse populations using empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental attitudes during counseling sessions.
Behavioral Health Care Manager
Centene-Peach State Health Plan
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinate care plans, ensuring member engagement and effective resource utilization.
- Facilitate collaboration between members, families, and healthcare providers for optimal outcomes.
- Advocate for members, assisting in benefit acquisition and care plan adjustments.
- Evaluate care plans, modifying strategies to address evolving medical needs.
- Promote active healthcare participation through resource training and benefit reviews.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve member engagement and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and resource allocation.
Crisis Counselor III
Behavioral Health Link
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Linked clients to community resources, ensuring timely access to necessary services.
- Provided immediate crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
- Trained and mentored new counselors on best practices for crisis management and client care.
- Managed high-stress situations with a calm demeanor, providing the necessary support to both clients and team members during challenging times.
- Documented crisis interventions accurately, maintaining compliance with organizational standards.
- Coordinated mobile crisis responses, enhancing safety for individuals at risk.
Social Service Supervisor
Dekalb County Board of Health
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Led Ryan White Program, enhancing HIV care and support services.
- Streamlined communication, ensuring policy compliance.
- Supervised social services staff, ensuring adherence to program guidelines and best practices.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and service delivery efficiency.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and professional development.
- Directed case management processes, overseeing complex client cases for effective resolution.
- Facilitated resource allocation, resolving complex client needs.
Paraprofessional
Advanced Therapeutic Concepts
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Facilitated weekly therapeutic activities for youth and adults receiving individual therapy, enhancing treatment goal achievement.
- Collaborated with therapists to craft effective interventions, improving client outcomes.
- Participated in monthly supervision, refining intervention strategies and case management.
- Provided crisis intervention support, aiding clients in de-escalation during challenging sessions.
- Instructed life and independent living skills, significantly advancing client treatment goals.
Mental Health Technician
Veritas Collaborative
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Evaluate and adjust patient treatment plans, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups, fostering improved coping strategies.
- Collaborate with medical staff to refine patient care approaches.
- Monitor patient behavior, ensuring safety and effective interventions.
- Educated patients and families on coping mechanisms and therapeutic activities.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX12.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2015
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Patient-centered therapeutic approaches
- Crisis response
- Client case management
- Mental health support
- Patient care coordination
- Supervision
- Patient evaluation
- Comprehensive Treatment Planning
- Facilitating group therapy
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 06/30/2025-09/30/2026
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - 08/26/2025-08/26/2026
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Vitae Health Systems
08.2025 - Current
Mental Health Professional
Centurion-Georgia Department of Corrections
08.2024 - 07.2025
First Responder-Clinician
Behavioral Health Link
04.2024 - 11.2025
Behavioral Health Professional
Armor Healthcare-Dekalb County Jail
06.2023 - 02.2024
Behavioral Health Care Manager
Centene-Peach State Health Plan
04.2022 - 08.2023
Crisis Counselor III
Behavioral Health Link
04.2021 - 11.2022
Social Service Supervisor
Dekalb County Board of Health
10.2020 - 04.2022
Paraprofessional
Advanced Therapeutic Concepts
06.2018 - 06.2019
Mental Health Technician
Veritas Collaborative
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
University of Mississippi
Master of Social Work -
Our Lady of the Lake University