ALYSIA FEARS
New Castle,PA
Summary
.Compassionate Case Management and Behavioral Health Professional holding a Master’s in Addiction Counseling and pursuing an MSW. Skilled in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and goal-oriented treatment planning. Utilizes trauma-informed care and strategic community resource connection to mitigate barriers, enhance client outcomes, and support long-term recovery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Department — Human Services
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported effective crisis response by recognizing immediate concerns and following established intervention procedures.
- Connected individuals with appropriate crisis and community resources by assessing immediate needs and navigating available mental-health and basic-needs systems.
- Expanded access to essential community support by connecting callers with available mental-health and basic-needs resources.
Case Manager
Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Advanced client progress toward realistic goals by utilizing motivational interviewing and designing strength-based, individualized service plans.
- Translated comprehensive assessments and case consultations into actionable, measurable treatment goals tailored to individual client needs.
- Cultivated client trust and engagement by building strong rapport and consistently applying trauma-informed, evidence-based practices.
- Bridged service gaps by strategically integrating community resources and local support networks into client-centered care plans.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) IN PROGRESS -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNMASTER'S DEGREE - ADDICTION COUNSELING
Aspen University
Denver, CO01-2020
Skills
- Crisis Response
- Client Assessment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mental Health Support
- Case Management & Treatment Planning
- Care Navigation
- Behavioral Health
- Substance Use Services
- Resource Connection
- Client Advocacy
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Department — Human Services
07.2026 - 08.2026
Case Manager
Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission
03.2024 - 10.2025
MASTER'S DEGREE - ADDICTION COUNSELING
Aspen University
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) IN PROGRESS -
Capella University