Trena Shea Collins
Texarkana
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills while enjoying people and investing in providing great service to all people.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Case Manager/Counselor
Community Healthcore
Texarkana
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted assessments to facilitate voluntary and involuntary treatment placements.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans, including goals and objectives for clients prescribed medication.
- Advocated for clients by coordinating services and resolving urgent issues during crisis situations.
- Managed client caseloads to deliver comprehensive mental health support tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with individuals in homes and communities to enhance skills for managing mental health diagnoses.
- Met with probation officers and police to exchange necessary information during treatment process.
- Gathered and researched information about community mental health needs or resources used in conjunction with therapy.
Special Education Educator
Arkansas Middle School/Arkansas High School
Texarkana
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated development and implementation of individual education plans and behavior improvement strategies for students in specialized programming.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted lesson plans for various learning styles and abilities.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Promoted understanding of students' needs among staff and families during collaborative meetings.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Modeled appropriate behaviors and reinforced positive choices through behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Regional Prevention Provider and Coordinator
Harbor House, Inc.
Texarkana
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Facilitated community workshops that educated participants on preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
- Conducted group activities for Drug Court participants and adjudicated juveniles to support their rehabilitation.
- Partnered with community stakeholders to raise awareness through tobacco merchant trainings and Prescription Take Back events.
Advisor Coordinator
Arkansas Community Corrections
Texarkana
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Maintained client files and managed 30+ caseload for residents and inmates, tracked progress, recommended release, and developed treatment plans.
- Trained and taught classes on reentry, communication, future planning, and life mapping to support client reintegration.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to enhance rehabilitation and build essential life skills.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within the correctional system framework.
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coordinator
Southwest Arkansas Counseling & Mental Health Center
Texarkana
01.1994 - 11.2013
- Maintained case files and conducted home visitations with juvenile adjudicated youth, ensuring accurate information was presented to the court system.
- Trained trainers across six counties, enhancing their ability to utilize a prevention library for community education.
- Developed community outreach programs to raise awareness of mental health resources.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on prevention strategies and mental health issues.
- Facilitated workshops to educate the public on mental health and wellness practices.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Texas A&M
Texarkana, TX05-2024
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12-1992
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Substance Use Assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Group Counseling Techniques
- Clinical skills
- Case documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Progress monitoring
- Psychoeducation
- Client advocacy
- Partnering/Collaboration
- Mental Health Advocacy
Certification
• Certified Prevention Specialist and Consultant
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Case Manager/Counselor
Community Healthcore
03.2022 - 12.2023
Special Education Educator
Arkansas Middle School/Arkansas High School
12.2020 - 04.2022
Regional Prevention Provider and Coordinator
Harbor House, Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2020
Advisor Coordinator
Arkansas Community Corrections
01.2013 - 09.2016
Alcohol and Drug Prevention Coordinator
Southwest Arkansas Counseling & Mental Health Center
01.1994 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Texas A&M
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas at Little Rock