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Alyson Morgan, DSW, LCSW-S

Amarillo,Texas

Summary

Empathetic and motivated licensed clinical social work supervisor with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to individuals, families, and groups. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NASW TX Panhandle - Interim Branch Chair

NASW Texas
03.2023 - Current
  • Develop & supervise membership recruitment efforts.
  • Planned recruitment and renewals of designated committees.
  • Led Branch (30+ Members) in setting goals and strategies. Supervised open committee positions, and placed appropriate candidates on steering committee.
  • Monitoring budget and financials.
  • Developing & Supervising Fundraising & Event Planning to promote the Branch.
  • Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
  • Represented the Branch & NASW TX at conferences and events.
  • Initiated strategies to drive branch growth and increase profitability & community engagement.
  • Supervise promotional and marketing information for NASW TX Panhandle Branch.

Alyson Morgan, DSW, LCSW-S

Grow Therapy
08.2022 - Current
  • Meet with 4-10 clients per week.
  • Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
  • Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
  • Offer guidance to individual's, couples, families, and groups who are dealing with issues that impact their mental health and well-being. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences and help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
  • Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, TFCBT, & IFS.
  • Diagnosed emotional and mental health disorders such as depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  • Clinically supervise two LMSW's obtain their clinical license; review & sign-off on documentation, consult on assessment, intervention, and evaluation outcomes; on-call for crisis situations; burnout/self-care; maintain licensure requirements and State of Texas/BHEC requirements. Ensure client records are in compliance.
  • Develop LMSW & LCSW study planning and supervise two individuals seeking licensure. Help with organization, time management, structure study times and retaining/recalling information.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Clinical Director - State of Texas

The Bair Foundation
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
  • Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Oversaw quality improvement initiatives, leading to higher patient satisfaction rates and better compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively, resulting in cost savings without sacrifice to quality of care.
  • Mentored Therapists and QMHP's across six offices through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for 5-10 clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
  • Improved overall clinic functioning by creating standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
  • Recruited hired, and trained high-quality clinicians who contributed positively to clinic's mission and vision.
  • Directed crisis intervention services when necessary; provided support during critical incidents, and ensured well-being of all involved parties.

Social Work Instructor/Graduate Field Liaison

West Texas A&M University
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • 4/4 Teaching Load (BSW & MSSW)
  • Graduate Field Liaison - Develop seminar content to enhance graduate student learning of assessment, interventions, and evaluation; theories; engagement & rapport building; self-disclosure; transference; etc.
  • Oversee 10-15 students yearly in their field internships, evaluate progress, and ensure competencies and requirements are met for accreditation. Individually remotely supervise 1-5 per year.
  • Engage in professional and academic service. Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement (develop continuing education trainings, licensing prep training, and community networking events).
  • Supervise and oversee 10-12 students develop, plan, and present athree hour ethics conference twice a year. Coordinate CEU requirements, registration, evaluations, and marketing.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Oversaw curriculum development, implementation & continuous improvement of social work best practices.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Supervised six graduate students in developing, planning, marketing, and execution of "Thriving Through the Pandemic Virtual Group Therapy." A Four week therapeutic group via zoom.
  • Supervised a group of 5 BSW students in creating a psychoeducational/support group. Students were overseen in developing material/content.
  • Developed and led a monthly virtual support group for MSSW students.
  • Coordinate scholarship acceptance and requirements for three different programs at the University. Developed new protocols for selection and awarding. Maintained specific timeframes, and compliance with University and Financial Aid standards.
  • Developed and implemented program goals, plans and standards consistent with administrative, legal and ethical requirements of Social Work. Maintained CSWE accreditation standards, and students files for audit.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members. Initiated team meetings, curriculum and graduate program development. Assisted in transitioning program to online.
  • Monitored field internship program performance and outcomes.
  • Organized, Developed, & Trained social workers and social service agency providers in best practices for field education supervision.

Alyson Morgan, LCSW

Alyson Morgan (Private Practice Therapist)
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that impact their mental health and well-being.
  • Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences and help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight.
  • Contracted with DFPS and Advanced Pain Care. Completed full psychosocial assessments, client intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Counseled up to 30 clients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
  • Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
  • Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
  • Maintained requirements for licensure.
  • Maintained client records and remained in compliance with the State of Texas and Insurance Companies; client records were available and prepared for insurance audits.

Part-Time Instructor of Social Work

West Texas A&M University
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Taught Human Behavior & The Social Environment (HBSE I).
  • Assisted/mentored students in meeting their educational needs.

Intake Counselor/Assessment

NWTHS Behavioral Health
07.2016 - 11.2018
  • Provide screening, assessments, admissions and referrals for patients, as deemed appropriate. On average, assessed 5-7 clients per day. Most assessed was 14 clients in a 12hr period.
  • Supervised social work and counseling students as they rotated through the department/hospital. Trained interns on assessment, referrals, and appropriate documentation & other procedural requirements.
  • Supervised and helped train new employees; assist with assessment, referrals, documentation, and meeting all other requirements of the job.
  • Advocate for patient care; psychosocial assessments; individual therapy and crisis stabilization
  • Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and inpatient eligibility.


Adoption Counselor

Adoption Choice Of Texas
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Provided necessary and appropriate services from Agency to birth parent clients.
  • Established and provided counseling and support services to birth parent clients and adoptive parent clients once matched.
  • Execute Adoption Choices of Texas legal birth-parent adoptive paperwork and notarization of required documents.

Clinical Service Intern

Northwest Texas Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Interviewed and assessed new clients; selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them in overcoming mental and emotional issues; completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions; pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills.

Clinical Social Work Intern

Professional Counseling and Biofeedback Center
02.2014 - 05.2016
  • Intake, assessment, screening, diagnosis, and counseling; trained in assisting with psychological treatment planning, discharge planning, professional presentations and continuing education workshops.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Oversaw Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance misuse. Coordinated client care and contracting with city and government organizations.
  • Maintained a minimum client load of 10 people at any time throughout the IOP program. Ensured state requirements were met, treatment plans were developed, and case files were in compliance for State of Texas audits.
  • Conducted 2-4 group counseling sessions each week for the Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program.
  • Therapist credentialing and maintained therapist files for state regulations, licensure, and audits.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-10 coding guidelines.
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Trained new employees and interns on office/client scheduling, therapist credentialing, client insurance precertifications, assessing, intervening, and evaluating client outcomes, grading psychological tests and creating reports for Government entities, medical professionals, and attorneys.
  • Maintained a monthly rotation of being on-call for crisis situations with clients.

Volunteer Supervisor

Amarillo Area CASA
08.2011 - 10.2013
  • Supervised over 10 volunteers working individual cases, at any given time.
  • Ensured volunteers met monthly requirements in visiting the kids of their cases, foster parents, biological parents, therapists, and attorneys.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Created spreadsheets to monitor caseloads & court dates. Covering for other employees on their cases if they were unavailable.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training to use for reference. Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Conducted volunteer training and continuing education.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Collaborated with DFPS, Attorneys, Foster Care Agencies and advocated for the needs of each child.
  • Created checklist for case files & went through audits for the State of Texas and Texas CASA.
  • Traveled to see children/families on caseload across top 26 counties monthly, and also seeing children placed in South Texas in RTC's, semi-annually.

Education

Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) - Social Work

Simmons University School of Social Work
Boston, MA
01.2023

Master of Science - Social Work

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Social Work

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
08.2011

Skills

  • Assessment, Intervention, & Evaluation
  • TBRI Practitioner
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care/Foster Care Knowledge
  • Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Critical Thinking & Complex Problem-Solving
  • Utilizing CBT, DBT, TFCTBT, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, & Internal Family Systems Techniques
  • Clinical Supervision/Instruction
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Accreditation Coordination
  • Program Development

Conferences

Morgan, A. (2023, July). Interprofessional Education And Professionalism In a Social Work And Nursing Simulation: Capstone Project Paper. Paper presented at 2023 Eighteenth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University.


Morgan, A. (2023, October). The Impact of the Instructor-Student Relationship on Latinx College Students. CSWE 2023 Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.

Professional Service


2020

  • Thriving Through the Pandemic Virtual Group Therapy - A four week therapeutic group with focus on compassion fatigue/secondary trauma; grief/loss; stress management & physical fatigue; coping skills/resources. Provided planning/organization, oversight, and supervision for MSSW students.
  • Community Collaboration & Appreciation Luncheon
  • Remote BSW Field Supervisor
  • Operation First Five


2021

  • Development of Education Connection CEU Sessions (Monthly Planning & Execution)
  • PSSW Scholarship Coordinator
  • Summer MSSW Ethics Conference, "Ethics in the Modern World." Planning, Organization, Facilitation, Student Oversight, & Execution
  • Fall MSSW Ethics Conference, "Jumanji: Surviving the Jungle." Planning, Organization, Facilitation, Student Oversight, & Execution
  • Licensing Exam Prep (BSW & MSSW)
  • Initiated Drop-In MSSW Support Group
  • Remote Field Supervisor
  • CoC Youth Cabinet


2022

  • Development of Education Connection CEU Sessions (Monthly Planning & Execution)
  • Morgan, A., & Bartlett, K. Compassion Fatigue: When Helping Hurts, Addressing Trauma Informed Care & Compassion Fatigue Seminar, PBHA
  • Summer MSSW Ethics Conference, "Ethics on Fire: I Volunteer as Tribute." Planning, Organization, Facilitation, Student Oversight, & Execution
  • Licensing Exam Prep (BSW, MSSW)
  • Development of Mentoring Bylaws for MSSW Program
  • Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team Volunteer
  • NWTHS NICU Cuddler Volunteer


2023

  • WTAMU Social Work Program 1st Annual Symposium, Living Intentionally: Changing the Narrative of Poverty.
  • Amarillo Area on Aging, Ethics Training
  • "Cultivating Connections" Make Your Network Work: Power Up Your Connections
  • Summer MSSW Ethics Conference, " A Person Is A Person No Matter How Small." Planning, Organization, Facilitation, Student Oversight, & Execution
  • Licensing Exam Prep (BSW, MSSW)
  • Student Social Work Association Faculty Mentor
  • NASW-TX Interim Panhandle Branch Chair
  • Morgan, A., & Bartlett, K. Ethics on Aging, Amarillo Area on Aging
  • Morgan, A., & Bartlett, K. Ignite Your Spark: Unleashing the Power of Self-Care to Combat Burnout: For Self-Advocates and Family Members of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (DD), Texas Partners in Policymaking Alumni network


2024

  • Developed and Facilitated "Supporting Those Who Support Others: Promoting Resilience and Burnout Prevention in Helping Professions" Social Work 2024 Conference with NASW TX Panhandle Branch

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 2016

Memberships

National Association of Social Work (NASW)


Academic & Clinical Continuing Education

2019

  • Application of TF-CBT for Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) (3), October 25, 2019
  • Components for Enhancing Clinician Engagement and Reducing Trauma (CE-CERT) (3), October 25, 2019


2020

  • The Art of Clinical Supervision A Relational/Cultural Model, Board-Approved Certification for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (40, 12 Ethics), March 30-April 1, 2020
  • WT 2020 Social Work Ethics (7), November 13, 2020


2021

  • WT Social Work Program - Education Connection (1), January 15, 2021
  • NOFSW Forensic Social Work Certificate Program of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work, March 9&10, 2021
  • Ethics in a Modern World (3), July 29, 2021
  • Ethics Conference Fall 2021 (3.25), November 19, 2021


2022

  • Compassion Fatigue in Clinical Supervision: Ethical Use of Self during a Pandemic and Beyond (3 Supervision/Ethics), March 30, 2022
  • Social Work Distance Education (SWDE) Conference (13), April 6th - 8th, 2022
  • WT 2022 Social Work Ethics (3), July 29, 2022
  • CSWE APM 2022


2023

  • Working with Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, Pasadena Trauma Therapy (5), On-Demand
  • Still Caught Between a Rule & a Hard Place: Ethical Social Work Practice in Texas (3 Ethics, 3 Cultural Competency), April 21, 2023
  • Ethics, Stress & Self-Care for Clinical Supervisors (3 Supervision), June 23, 2023


Timeline

Clinical Director - State of Texas

The Bair Foundation
09.2023 - 05.2024

NASW TX Panhandle - Interim Branch Chair

NASW Texas
03.2023 - Current

Alyson Morgan, DSW, LCSW-S

Grow Therapy
08.2022 - Current

Social Work Instructor/Graduate Field Liaison

West Texas A&M University
01.2020 - 01.2024

Part-Time Instructor of Social Work

West Texas A&M University
08.2019 - 12.2020

Alyson Morgan, LCSW

Alyson Morgan (Private Practice Therapist)
08.2017 - 05.2020

Intake Counselor/Assessment

NWTHS Behavioral Health
07.2016 - 11.2018

Adoption Counselor

Adoption Choice Of Texas
07.2015 - 03.2017

Clinical Social Work Intern

Professional Counseling and Biofeedback Center
02.2014 - 05.2016

Clinical Service Intern

Northwest Texas Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013

Volunteer Supervisor

Amarillo Area CASA
08.2011 - 10.2013

Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) - Social Work

Simmons University School of Social Work

Master of Science - Social Work

West Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Social Work

West Texas A&M University

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