Allyson Huff
Isaiah House
Clarksville,TN
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Developing Clinical Social Worker (CSW) and Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (TCADC) with experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, and case management. Skilled in therapeutic group facilitation, patient engagement, and recovery-focused interventions, with growing experience in individual counseling and treatment planning. Brings a person-centered, trauma-informed approach grounded in patient advocacy, collaboration, and continued clinical development.
Work History
Clinical Therapist
10 Months- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for patients in residential, PHP, and IOP substance use disorder treatment, enhancing patient engagement and recovery.
- Provide individual counseling and therapeutic support focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and patient-identified recovery goals.
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans aligned with patient needs and measurable objectives, ensuring tailored progress tracking.
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, measurable objectives, and treatment progress.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to address clinical concerns, coordinate care, and support discharge planning.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address clinical concerns, coordinate care, and facilitate effective discharge planning.
Family Support Specialist/MSW Clinical Intern
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered recovery-focused support and education, enhancing understanding of substance use disorders for individuals and families.
- Facilitated client intake and gathered psychosocial information to inform individualized treatment planning under clinical supervision.
- Coordinated family engagement activities, relapse prevention education, and access to treatment and community resources.
- Assisted with client intake, psychosocial information gathering, and individualized treatment planning under clinical supervision.
MSW Clinical Intern
1 Year 3 Months- Facilitated therapeutic groups using evidence-based interventions for inpatient psychiatric patients.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to support individualized behavioral health treatment planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment recommendations.
- Documented clinical observations, progress notes, and discharge summaries with accuracy.
Targeted Case Manager
9 Months- Coordinated individualized service plans aligned with client goals, treatment expectations, and community resources.
- Conducted targeted adult case management assessments to identify recovery needs and prioritize services for clients.
- Referred clients to appropriate behavioral health, housing, employment, and support services based on eligibility criteria.
- Monitored client progress and updated documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness of case records.
SSVF Case Manager
3 Years 5 Months- Coordinated individualized service plans supporting rapid housing stability.
- Linked participants to VA benefits, community resources, and supportive services.
- Assessed veteran households for SSVF eligibility and housing barriers.
- Collaborated with landlords, shelters, and providers to secure housing placements.
- Served as an advocate for veteran rights, working closely with governmental agencies to ensure fair treatment of program participants.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners, resulting in increased access to available resources for clients.
- Conducted outreach efforts within the community, raising awareness about the SSVF program and its benefits for eligible veterans.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Individual Counseling & Recovery Support
Motivational interviewing
Treatment planning
ASAM documentation
CBT & DBT interventions
Trauma-informed care
Progress monitoring
Patient advocacy
Care coordination
Group facilitation
Curriculum development
Patient Rapport & Trust Building
Certification
- Certified Social Worker (CSW) — Kentucky
- Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (TCADC) — Kentucky
- ASAM Criteria Online Foundations Course — American Society of Addiction Medicine
- DBT Skills Online Course — Behavioral Tech / Psychwire (12 CE Hours)
- SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) Training — New Jersey
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Isaiah House
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Family Support Specialist/MSW Clinical Intern
The Robert Alexander Center
06.2024 - 07.2025Read More
MSW Clinical Intern
The Brook Hospital - Dupont
01.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Targeted Case Manager
Recovery Works
07.2022 - 04.2023Read More
SSVF Case Manager
Community Hope, Inc
10.2016 - 03.2020Read More
Walden University
Master of Science from Social Work
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Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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