ISATA SAWANEH
Cockeysville
Summary
Counseling graduate student with hands-on experience in addiction recovery services, MAT case management, and adolescent residential behavioral health. Skilled in treatment planning, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong foundation in trauma-informed care, CBT- and DBT-informed techniques, and clinical documentation. Seeking a supervised clinical internship to advance assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
MATClinics
09.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive case management for clients enrolled in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs, ensuring continuity of care and strong adherence to individualized treatment plans.
- Well-educated in addiction and recovery processes, facilitating appropriate placement and coordinated care with detox centers, residential rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient programs.
- Collaborate closely with medical providers, including nurse practitioners, physicians, and behavioral health specialists, to support safe and effective client progress.
- Maintain high-quality, compliant electronic health records, documenting treatment progress, referrals, communication logs, and care coordination activities.
- Conduct follow-ups, monitor client engagement, and assist in connecting clients to higher levels of care when clinically indicated
Case Manager
Mosaic- Sheppard Pratt
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted ongoing assessments and adjusted care plans to reflect client progress, challenges, and changing needs.
- Conducted one-on-one supportive counseling sessions to assist clients in identifying stressors, processing emotions, and developing adaptive coping strategies.
- Advocated for clients across social services, housing programs, and healthcare systems to improve quality of life and secure essential resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams (therapists, psychiatrists, case managers, and family members) to support continuity of care and treatment planning.
- Developed SMART-based treatment plans for a caseload of more than 25 clients, ensuring measurable goals and improved outcomes.
- Recorded detailed client progress, including home visits, referrals, behavioral updates, and incident documentation.
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Health Care Systems
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided trauma-informed, client-centered support to adolescent residents experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges within a structured therapeutic milieu.
- Implemented individualized behavioral support plans under the supervision of licensed clinicians, reinforcing treatment goals and promoting emotional regulation and coping skill development.
- Delivered crisis intervention and de-escalation using evidence-based strategies (CBT-informed techniques, grounding skills, and solution-focused interventions) to ensure client safety and stabilization.
- Facilitated psychoeducational, process-oriented, and skills-based groups focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, communication, and healthy decision-making.
Education
Clinical Psychology (Graduate Student) - Clinical assessment, evidence-based interventions, counseling skills development
University of Baltimore
01.2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Family Studies
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2023
Skills
- DBT-informed crisis stabilization techniques
- Addiction Treatment Knowledge
- Care Coordination & Case Planning
- Client Assessment & Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- SMART Treatment Planning
- Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity Awareness
Timeline
Case Manager
MATClinics
09.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Mosaic- Sheppard Pratt
05.2022 - 09.2024
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Health Care Systems
03.2021 - 09.2024
Clinical Psychology (Graduate Student) - Clinical assessment, evidence-based interventions, counseling skills development
University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Family Studies
Towson University