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Roshell Hanse, Ph.D, LPC, NCC, CCTP

Atlanta

Summary

Passionate and energetic counseling professional dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. Equipped with comprehensive teaching experience and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Excels in fostering collaborative learning environments and navigating diverse educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and integrating educational technology. A reliable team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and enhancing student success. Theoretical orientations include Humanistic Person-Centered, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic approaches. Robust background in digital teaching methodologies and curriculum development as an online education professional. Adept at leveraging online tools and platforms to enhance student engagement and success. Innovative thinker with strong creative problem-solving and analytical skills. Places a strong emphasis on team collaboration and result-driven teaching strategies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO and Licensed Professional Counselor (Dr. Roshell Hanse, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CCTP)

YESTINY Counseling & Wellness Services, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage and supervise all duties relating to the practice as well as conduct administrative duties
  • Responsible for the provision of mental health counseling services
  • Conduct daily individual and couples intake/counseling
  • Conduct treatment plans
  • Lead personnel for communication
  • Successfully multi-task in high impact environment
  • Provide phone intake, respond to emails on behalf of the practice, and schedule appointments
  • Order inventory for practice
  • Manage patient insurance superbills and process payments
  • Redesign website for improved functionality
  • Screen and hire consultants
  • Maintain accurate recordkeeping of finances
  • Provide information and referral services to clients as needed
  • Document all work with and on behalf of clients in SimplePractice

Associate Therapist (Kelli McLeod, LPC)

McLeod Counseling & Professional Services, LLC
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Manage and supervise all duties relating to the practice as well as conduct administrative duties
  • Responsible for the provision of mental health counseling services
  • Conduct daily individual and couples intake/counseling
  • Conduct treatment plans
  • Provide information and referral services to clients as needed
  • Document all work with and on behalf of clients in Theranest

Contractual School Based Behavioral Health Counselor-Atlantic Community High School

Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA)
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments (biopsychosocial)
  • Collaboratively develop individualized, strength-based treatment plans
  • Provide evidence-based individual and family therapy (CBT, MI, A-CRA)
  • Respond to crisis utilizing verbal de-escalation interventions
  • Identify unmet needs and facilitate linkage to community providers
  • Participate in school-based meetings

Therapist

Youth Villages-Inner Harbor
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for the provision of mental health counseling services to youth
  • Conduct daily individual, family, and group counseling
  • Respond to mental health crises at the facility
  • Serve as a consultant to the Team on mental health issues
  • Provide mental health services for youth including long and short-term counseling and crisis intervention with individuals, families, and groups
  • Conduct intake assessments for new families and youth
  • Collaborate with staff at other Youth Villages sites to provide clinical services
  • Advocate for and assists youth and families in the negotiation of the service delivery system, to ensure receipt of appropriate clinical services and related services
  • Collaborate with other departments and disciplines within the site to facilitate communication and the provision of mental health services
  • Serve as a liaison with various social services agencies, including mental health clinics, hospitals, and department of family services
  • Prepare monthly reports for submission to the Director of Clinical Services
  • Provide information and referral services to youth as needed
  • Participate in weekly team meetings, individual supervisory meetings, client case conferences and other meetings as requested
  • Attend required core and other indicated training workshops and courses
  • Facilitate counseling groups and workshops
  • Document all work with and on behalf of youth and families
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Director of Clinical Services

Associate Therapist (Dr. Spirit Clanton, LPC)

T2S Enterprises, LLC
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for the provision of mental health counseling services
  • Conduct daily individual, family, and couples counseling
  • Conduct treatment plans
  • Provide information and referral services to clients as needed
  • Document all work with and on behalf of clients in Theranest

Clinician for Domestic Violence and Homelessness

Help USA-Haven
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for the provision of mental health counseling services to residents
  • Conduct daily individual, family, group, and couples counseling
  • Respond to mental health crises at the facility
  • Serve as a consultant to the Team on mental health issues
  • Provide mental health services for residents and their children including long and short-term counseling and crisis intervention with individuals, families, and groups
  • Conduct intake assessments for new families and residents
  • Collaborate with staff at other HELP USA sites to provide clinical services
  • Advocate for and assists families and individuals in the negotiation of the service delivery system, to ensure receipt of appropriate clinical services and related services
  • Collaborate with other departments and disciplines within the site to facilitate communication and the provision of mental health services
  • Serve as a liaison with various social services agencies, including mental health clinics and hospitals
  • Prepare monthly reports for submission to the Director of Clinical Services and Social Services
  • Provide information and referral services to residents as needed
  • Participate in weekly team meetings, individual supervisory meetings, client case conferences and other meetings as requested
  • Attend required core and other indicated training workshops and courses
  • Facilitate counseling groups and workshops
  • Document all work with and on behalf of clients
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Director of Clinical Services and Social Services

Contractual Therapist1

Cityside Healthcare
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Provide individual, family and group psycho-therapy, counseling and behavior modification treatment to consumers with mental health and/or substance abuse concerns
  • Manage and provide Core Child and Adolescent services, Intensive Family Intervention (IFI) or Adult Core services to consumers who have been diagnosed with a mental health or substance disorder
  • Assist with medication management
  • Identify problems and symptoms of client’s and develop, implement and manage treatment strategies according to their strengths, needs, abilities and preferences
  • Write progress notes (BIRP format)
  • Conduct behavior health assessments, create treatment plans and deliver therapeutic interventions for the purpose of improving the clients mental and/or behavioral status
  • Assist with psychosocial rehabilitation through community linkage
  • Provide specialty services according to the goals defined in treatment plan included but not limited to identifying and resolving personal, social, vocational, intrapersonal and interpersonal issues
  • Provide case management services and attends weekly staff meetings
  • Use of Sharenote for client progress documentation

Manager of Operations and Assistant to Licensed Psychologist (Dr. R. Day, LPC)

The Healing Center for Change, LLC
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Manage and supervise all duties relating to the practice as well as conduct administrative duties
  • Lead personnel for communication
  • Successfully multi-task in high impact environment
  • Provide phone intake, respond to emails on behalf of the practice, and schedule appointments
  • Manage patient insurance claims and process payments
  • Screen and hire consultants
  • Assist with Yoga and meditation classes held within the practice

Call Center Crisis Care Consultant

Behavioral Health Link
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Answer all calls within response guidelines using Call Center policies and procedures and scripts necessary for screening of service request after calls have been screened by a clinician
  • Refer individual to public and community resources according to Core Customer criteria and established guidelines
  • Advocate when needed, for individuals and/or families to facilitate linkage
  • Provide follow-up as directed to assure that individuals accessed services
  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation following established policies and guidelines
  • Adhere to established standards/guidelines for efficiency and productivity

Paraprofessional for Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

Focus Counseling and Training
09.2015 - 02.2016
  • Serve as part of the client’s multidisciplinary treatment team
  • Provide transportation as needed or deemed necessary
  • Make necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies
  • Provide timely documentation to support services rendered and provides written reports as required by other agencies (i.e
  • DCFS, legal system, etc.)
  • Build support network around client by working with authorized collateral sources (parents, teachers, other community agencies as appropriate)
  • Provide clinical supportive interventions according to treatment plan on an off-site basis
  • Ensure client’s attendance to initial medication evaluation and subsequent medication appointments
  • Support medical records’ staff in securing PCP referral in a timely manner
  • Establish positive relationship with client, family and their support network
  • Model stability for client and family with regular sessions
  • Empower client to improve day to day functionality, reducing stressors and increasing ability to focus on treatment goals
  • Encourage client compliance with the treatment the therapist/counselor/physician is providing
  • Monitor/report client behavior in all environments
  • Attend semimonthly clinic staffings
  • Testify in court as required

Contractual Social Service Case Manager

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Assess the level of risk to children by conducting face-to-face interviews with the alleged child victims and their caretakers
  • Collaborate with law enforcement when children are physically removed from caretakers when the child is found by the courts to be at risk in the home
  • Testify in court as to the level of risk to children placed in the agency’s legal custody
  • Serve as the case manager for children in foster care and child protective services
  • Ensure that the children are placed in permanent stable families
  • Visit foster homes
  • Supervise visits between children and parents
  • Testify regarding the status of the agency and/or parent's progress towards the court approved placement
  • Engage in required county-wide travel
  • Handle both child protective service cases as well as foster care cases

Manager of Operations and Assistant to Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Dr. J. Francis)

Francis & Associates, P.C.
01.2014 - 11.2014
  • Manage and supervise all duties relating to the practice as well as conduct administrative duties
  • Lead personnel for communication
  • Successfully multi-task in high impact environment
  • Provide phone intake, respond to emails on behalf of the practice, and schedule appointments
  • Order inventory for practice
  • Manage patient insurance claims and process payments
  • Assist with writing grants
  • Redesign website for improved functionality
  • Screen and hire consultants
  • Maintain accurate recordkeeping of finances
  • Administer and score Beck Depression and Anxiety inventory (psychometric)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling (specializing in Couples, Family, and Martial Counseling)

Barry University
Miami, FL
05.2025

Doctor of Education - Counselor Education & Supervision

Argosy University
Atlanta, GA
03.2019

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Argosy University
Atlanta, GA
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL
01.2012

Skills

  • Online teaching
  • Curriculum creation
  • Innovative teaching
  • Collaborative learning
  • Interdisciplinary approach
  • Classroom management
  • Diversity awareness
  • Academic integrity
  • Student engagement
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Virtual classroom management

Accomplishments

  • Revamped curriculum and syllabus for CSL 795-Psychological Measurements.
  • Received and maintain 90% positive rating from students.
  • Taught 2 classes per semester.

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor License Number: LPC013045
  • National Board of Certified Counselor Certificate number:745360
  • American Counseling Association Member ID:6483899
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional International Association of Trauma Professionals
  • Mandated Reporter: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia Certificate number:136344-256986 Catalog #:413
  • Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment for New York State Office of Children and Family Services

TEACHING WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Barry University Miami, FL | August2019-December2019 Graduate Assistant to Counseling Department Advise prospective, new and matriculated student in person or via telephone and email relating to admission procedures, academic programs, coursework, graduation, and other student issues Participate in activities supporting recruitment, enrollment, and rention Supported program Counseling faculty with research and other requested task Assisted department with production of statistical reports Assist counseling staff with the coordination of support services and communication to students within the program Organized and managed incoming research applications and program proposals Assisted ADSOE with program development including CACREP re-accreditation and other activities as needed
  • Barry University Miami, FL | August2019-January2024 Adjunct Faculty-Psychological Measurements (CSL795) Taught one course per semester Prepared and delivered lectures and stimulated class discussions Prepared online course utilizing Canvas, LiveText, and Tevera educational platforms Planned, developed, and coordinated instructional lectures and activities as necessary Established and maintained an instructional atmosphere conducive to learning Kept students informed of progress and developments within the field Designed, administered, and scored examinations and class assignments Conducted student evaluations to assist with student progress and professional development Submitted documentation such as academic reports and form in timely manner Advised students on academic and vocational matter as well as mentoring as needed Actively participated in institutional meetings

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

  • McLeod Counseling & Professional Services, LLC Atlanta, GA | November2018-January2021 Group Facilitator-Dialectical Behavior Therapy Mindfulness Emotional Regulation Distress Tolerance Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Youth Villages-Inner Harbor, Douglasville, GA | May2018-November2018 Group Facilitator-Dialectical Behavior Therapy Mindfulness Emotional Regulation Distress Tolerance Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Help USA-Haven, New York, NY | July2016-April2018 Group Facilitator-Domestic Violence and Parenting Skills Defining domestic violence Common myths about domestic violence The cycle of violence Challenges to leaving a violent relationship The connection between domestic violence and sexual assault The impact of domestic violence on adults who are battered The impact of domestic violence on children
  • Help USA-Haven, New York, NY | July2016-April2018 Supervised Master level practicum interns Consultations Intake assessments Clinical note writing
  • Hall County Treatment Services, Gainesville, GA | August2015 – July2016 Substance Abuse Intern Counselor Lead individual and psychoeducational process group sessions Efficiently gather information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans Document all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Conduct outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention Collaborate closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services. Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills Organize treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking Guide clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans. Research various cognitive substance abuse topics Provide addiction-prevention resources to drug court participants

Languages

English

Timeline

CEO and Licensed Professional Counselor (Dr. Roshell Hanse, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CCTP)

YESTINY Counseling & Wellness Services, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Contractual School Based Behavioral Health Counselor-Atlantic Community High School

Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA)
09.2019 - 09.2020

Associate Therapist (Kelli McLeod, LPC)

McLeod Counseling & Professional Services, LLC
11.2018 - 01.2021

Therapist

Youth Villages-Inner Harbor
05.2018 - 11.2018

Associate Therapist (Dr. Spirit Clanton, LPC)

T2S Enterprises, LLC
04.2018 - 09.2018

Clinician for Domestic Violence and Homelessness

Help USA-Haven
07.2016 - 04.2018

Contractual Therapist1

Cityside Healthcare
03.2016 - 07.2016

Manager of Operations and Assistant to Licensed Psychologist (Dr. R. Day, LPC)

The Healing Center for Change, LLC
12.2015 - 07.2016

Call Center Crisis Care Consultant

Behavioral Health Link
12.2015 - 03.2016

Paraprofessional for Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)

Focus Counseling and Training
09.2015 - 02.2016

Contractual Social Service Case Manager

Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
02.2015 - 05.2015

Manager of Operations and Assistant to Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Dr. J. Francis)

Francis & Associates, P.C.
01.2014 - 11.2014

Doctor of Education - Counselor Education & Supervision

Argosy University

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Argosy University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida A&M University
  • Licensed Professional Counselor License Number: LPC013045
  • National Board of Certified Counselor Certificate number:745360
  • American Counseling Association Member ID:6483899
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional International Association of Trauma Professionals
  • Mandated Reporter: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia Certificate number:136344-256986 Catalog #:413
  • Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment for New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling (specializing in Couples, Family, and Martial Counseling)

Barry University
Roshell Hanse, Ph.D, LPC, NCC, CCTP