Angela Prior
Summary
Driven and compassionate social worker with a six-year background applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients. Highly collaborative, organized, and resourceful with excellent clinical acumen. Proven skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments, and facilitating therapy sessions. Proficient in DSM-V-TR diagnostic criteria, ICD-10 codes, and the Genesis electronic medical records system.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
US Army
04.2023 - Current
- Provided biopsychosocial assessments and mental status examinations to determine diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized treatment plans
- Coached, trained, and mentored a behavioral health technician in clinical care and leadership development
- Provided individual counseling utilizing evidence based treatment modalities
- Facilitated group therapy for high acuity patients
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team in joint settings including Army, Air Force, and civilian providers
- Increased access to care by traveling to three separate locations on a weekly basis to provide clinical services
- Developed a standard operating procedure that provided guidance on reducing adverse psychological effects of potentially traumatic events
- Analyzed and communicated monthly behavioral health trends within the organization
- Conducted crisis intervention in the emergency department setting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
US Army
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Completed biopsychosocial assessments to determine diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized treatment plans
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy using evidence based treatment
- Coached and mentored three behavioral health technicians and three social work interns in developing their clinical skills in assessments, individual, and group therapy
- Facilitated an interactive psychoeducation training on resilience and suicide prevention
- Assessed behavioral health trends on a monthly basis and communicated prevention strategies to three echelons of leadership
Social Work Intern
US Army
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Planned and facilitated an installation wide continuing education training event that included outreach and coordination with more than 10 community agencies
- Secured over $20,000 worth of clinical training, providing 11 Social Work Interns an opportunity to become certified in grief counseling and trauma therapy in addition to earning up to 91 continuing education credits towards their licensure
- Gained experience in various clinics to include mental health/multidisciplinary clinic, intensive outpatient program, family advocacy, and substance use clinical care.
Company Executive Officer
US Army
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Volunteered with King's Compassion, Church of Hope, San Antonio State Hospital, and Summit Christian Center to serve the local San Antonio community
- Facilitated a mentorship program to over 250 new Soldiers by providing information and guidance regarding various resources
Education
Master's degree - Social Work- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Army-Fayetteville State University
TX, United States04.2018
Bachelor's degree - Liberal Studies
California State University- San Bernardino
CA, United States06.2012
Skills
- Evidence-based practices
- Psychosocial evaluations
- HIPAA Regulations
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Assessments
- Facilitating groups
Desired locations
South Korea
Job related training
- Currently certified in BLS
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) - completed 4/19/2018
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Nightmares (CBT-IN) - completed 12/4/2018
- Family Advocacy Staff Training Course (FAST) - completed 2/1/2019
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)- completed 2/8/2019
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - completed 3/15/2019
- Individual Counseling Course - completed 5/10/2019
- Mastery Course on Neuroscience Informed Therapy - completed 7/12/2019
- Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA)- completed 9/18/2019; 8/15/2024
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - completed 10/30/2019
- Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC)- completed 9/22/2023
- Traumatic Event Management (TEM)- completed 4/26/2024
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- BCD - Board Certified Diplomate
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
US Army
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
US Army
09.2020 - 04.2023
Social Work Intern
US Army
05.2018 - 09.2020
Company Executive Officer
US Army
02.2015 - 01.2017
Master's degree - Social Work- Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Army-Fayetteville State University
Bachelor's degree - Liberal Studies
California State University- San Bernardino