Alyssa Guffey

Insightful Psychotherapist with two years of employment in counseling settings and prior history in social service training coordination. Proficient applying cognitive behavioral therapy to promote client growth and change. Adept facilitating individual and family therapy with focus on meeting client goals.

• National Association of Social Workers, Arkansas Chapter Board of Directors, from August 2022 to the present.
• Currently serving as a Branch Member-at-Large, formerly the Central Arkansas Representative.
• Engage community members. Promote the NASW to non-members. Advocate for the NASW and its Code of Ethics from legal and educational perspectives.
• Assistance with annual conference planning, advocacy for professional progression, and education on policies impacting the profession are essential.

• Hall High School, 08/20 -05/21, As a Social Work Intern at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, I served as a Student Advocate and Case Manager for ten adolescent clients, maintaining progress notes. I provided resources including ACT materials, college information, and scholarship details, as well as assist in determining city bus routes. Additionally, I conducted monthly check-ins with parents or guardians and collaborate with teachers regarding the students' academic progress or challenges.
• The P.A.T. Center, 05/21-08/21, As a Social Work Intern at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, I am trained as a Mental Health Professional and served as a Group Facilitator and Curriculum Creator for the Forrest City School District's Adolescent Boys Group. My responsibilities included accompanying a Qualified Behavioral Health Provider on home visits, auditing progress notes, participating in mobile assessments, processing Prior Authorizations, verifying insurance, and coordinating client intake procedures.
• National Association of Social Workers, 08/21-05/22, As a Social Work Intern at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, I served as a Student Representative and Assistant to the Executive Director. My responsibilities included coordinating all Board meetings and promoting the events and programs offered by NASW. Additionally, I assisted in hosting and setting up the Annual Conference and conduct program evaluations for the revitalized Schools of Social Work Student Membership Competition.

• Elizabeth Phillips, Director of Assessments and Referrals - Pinnacle Pointe, 501-282-3144
• Jeremy Stark, Supervisor, Community Clinic, 501-590-3685
• Haleigh Trotter, Board President, NASW AR Chapter, 501-701-0099