Shaun Arnold, LMSW, QMHP-CS

Shaun Arnold, LMSW, QMHP-CS has a diverse range of work experience. They started as a General Manager at Pickleman's Franchising in 2011, where they managed store operations and focused on providing excellent customer experiences. In 2014, they transitioned to the role of Employment Specialist at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, assisting individuals with finding employment.

They then worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist/Assertive Community Treatment Team member at Places for People, Inc. from 2014 to 2016, providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with mental health needs. Following this, they served as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the State of Kansas Department of Children and Families-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation from 2016 to 2017.

In 2017, they joined Parkland Hospital as a Community IDDT Specialist, where they worked with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on stability, sobriety, housing, medication compliance, and employment. From 2019 to 2021, they served as a Case Manager in SSVF Rapid-Rehousing at Endeavors, where they worked with veterans facing or at risk of homelessness, combining their passion for tackling homelessness with helping veterans overcome barriers.

In 2021, they worked as a Case Manager and Program Support Specialist at Front Steps, Inc. and as a Housing Case Manager ESG II at Spring Branch Community Health Center. Currently, they are employed as a Ryan White Medical Case Manager at Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, starting in 2023.

Overall, Shaun Arnold has a strong background in case management, vocational rehabilitation, and providing support to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Shaun Arnold, LMSW, QMHP-CS has a strong educational background in social work. In 2016-2017, Shaun obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Park University through their Advanced Standing Program. Prior to that, Shaun completed a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2012 to 2016. In addition to these degrees, Shaun also holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Furthermore, Shaun has acquired numerous certifications to enhance their expertise. In November 2020, Shaun obtained certifications in Crisis Communication and Digital Body Language from LinkedIn. In May 2017, Shaun achieved the certification of Motivational Interviewing Trainer through the MINT Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Additionally, Shaun holds a ServeSafe Manager Certification from the National Restaurant Association, acquired in May 2019.

Other certifications held by Shaun include Crisis Prevention Intervention (obtained in March 2020) from the Crisis Prevention Institute, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) from CRCC (Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification) in September 2016, ServeSafe Instructor (obtained in May 2020), ServeSafe Proctor (obtained in May 2020), Level I Medicational Aide (obtained in October 2014) from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Furthermore, Shaun has expressed an interest in pursuing certifications as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) through the Commission for Case Manager Certification and as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner through the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Shaun also holds the qualification of QMHP-CS from the Texas Department of State Health Services, although the obtained month and year for this certification are not stated.