Overview
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Education
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Alana Frye

Cumming,GA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Individual & Family Therapist

Pathways Transition Programs, Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided community-based counseling services (in-home, school-based, and in other community settings) and office-based counseling services (PTP office, school office, DFCS office, or DJJ office).
  • Manage entire caseload effectively (scheduling, contacting, maintaining consistent appointments, etc.)
  • Attended supervision, clinical team meetings, and participate at agency trainings.
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
  • Worked with CareLogic (EHR).

MSW Clinical Intern

Empowered Recovery Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Intensive outpatient rehabilitation program for adults with substance use disorder (OP, IOP, & PHP/ Dual Diagnoses)

  • Provided therapy services to individuals healing from trauma, addiction, and co-occurring mental health issues
  • Created therapeutic relationships with individuals of all races, religions, genders, and sexual identities
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures
  • Developed clinical support group curriculums and facilitated sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication
  • Conducted various clinical assessments: suicide & safety screenings, trauma, biopsychosocial, legal, and educational learning
  • Gained experience with different aspects of the facility; case management, private practice, group sessions, nurse practitioner, family therapy, couples therapy, progress notes, and documentation
  • Collaborated with clients to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills
  • Provide couples, family, and individual therapy under a licensed social worker to guide my practice
  • Learned private practice business operations, insurance, continuing education requirements, and licensure
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients
  • Evaluated clients’ social, emotional, and psychological needs to create treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes
  • Worked with electronic medical records; client history, contact information, diagnoses, medicines, tests, allergies, assessments, case management, treatment plans, and discharge

MSW Clinical Intern

Cherokee Family Violence Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted client intakes; case management, safety plans, resources, biopsychosocial, history, and legal records
  • Identify presenting problems to develop and carry out treatment plans
  • Worked in multiple departments to gain experience; transitional housing department, children & teen programs, legal advocacy, and resources for families and children
  • Facilitated children and teen groups; education, healthy eating, hygiene, communication skills, leadership, academics, support, and indoor/ outdoor activities
  • Facilitating support groups for children (ages 4 to 18 years of age) who are encouraged to attend age-appropriate groups
  • Support groups offered enhanced specialized programs based on maturity levels
  • Volunteer and staff facilitators offered children a safe place to talk about their feelings, non- judgmental support, and fun activities to encourage rapport-building and resiliency
  • Plan group outings and trips for children and teens
  • Learned non-profit business models and operations
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high-quality and timely delivery
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes
  • Nonprofit organization aiming to enhance the safety of individuals impacted by intimate partner violence

Clinical Intern

Anchor Counseling
  • Carried out data collection for the agency
  • Managing electronic health records and documents; history, assessments, scheduling, and contact information
  • Contacted clients and schedule appointments within confidentiality
  • Worked with a licensed professional counselor to develop treatment plans with specific goals, objectives, and processes
  • Implemented crisis protocols and aid the team to ensure patient and staff safety
  • Learned private practice business operations, insurance, continuing education requirements, and licensure
  • Worked closely with staff to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Worked with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety of all ages and developed safety plans with collaboration from client input
  • Private practice offering mental health therapy to children, teens, and young adults

Education

Master of Social Work -

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
2023

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences - Psychology, Human Services

Lander University
Greenwood, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • Case Documentation
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Client Goal Planning
  • Effective Planning
  • Mental Health Support
  • Monitor Progress
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Group and Individual Sessions
  • CPR/AED/ First Aid Certified
  • EHR: CareLogic & Kipu

References

Jennifer Smith, LCSW jennifer@empoweredrecoverycenter.com (407)-929-6925

Amanda Elvy, LAPC amanda@empoweredrecoverycenter.com (248)-904-6684

Autumn Lowery, LCSW autumn@empoweredrecoverycenter.com (404)-858-6335

Samantha Black, LPC (864)-936-6910

Karen DiBella, Program Director Karen@cfvc.org (770)-891-2708

Marina Yearsovich, LPC, myearsovich@pathwaystp.com, (678)-779-5931

Timeline

Individual & Family Therapist

Pathways Transition Programs, Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023

MSW Clinical Intern

Empowered Recovery Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

MSW Clinical Intern

Cherokee Family Violence Center
08.2021 - 05.2022

Clinical Intern

Anchor Counseling

Master of Social Work -

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences - Psychology, Human Services

Lander University
Alana Frye