Autumn Merriss
Alvaton,KY
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in managing disciplinary procedures and maintaining comprehensive records to reduce disputes. Expertise in overseeing mediation operations and ensuring compliance with regulations to mitigate legal risks. Proven track record in processing legal documents and optimizing interview processes to enhance decision-making. Accomplished Director skilled in strategic planning and team leadership, recognized for developing operational strategies that drive growth and foster professional relationships. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Psychological Health
Air National Guard
Nashville, TN
02.2023 - Current
- Complete individual and collaborative case reviews, equipping the medical team members to address labor and employee relations issues effectively.
- Deliver operational leadership consultation and direct client services aimed at improving and sustaining the psychological health of Air National Guard military members and their families.
- Coordinate community capacity building, preventive, remedial, and support services to Air National Guard members and their families.
- Organize vertical integration of Military Service and Department of Defense-wide psychological initiatives and population-health monitoring.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health
Valor Healthcare
Bowling Green, KY
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Administer comprehensive intakes, assessments, and treatment modalities to American Veterans in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Devise treatment plans utilizing analysis, reviews, data, and patient input to determine the type and frequency of treatment.
- Compose and complete medical documentation and records compliant with federal and state laws and regulations.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Therapist
Rivendell Behavioral Health
Bowling Green, KY
06.2021 - 11.2025
- Coordinate and engage in individual, family, and group therapy for juvenile sexual offenders along with appropriate family members.
- Develop a comprehensive aftercare plan reflecting the specific problems of the patient and the availability of resources to them.
Clinical Director
JourneyPure, LLC
Bowling Green, KY
06.2019 - 11.2025
- Manage oversight and consultative supervision of all non-medical direct care staff, including administrative and clinical supervision.
- Supervise all agency clinicians or coordinate supervision via additional clinical supervisors.
- Create and implement policies and procedures to correspond with federal and state law regulations.
- Collaborate with the CEO, Medical Director, Clinical State Directors, and key clinical staff to ensure that clinical expertise is available at all levels of the organization.
- Establish and implement treatment protocols utilized in collaborative service delivery.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health Therapist
Andrea's Mission Recovery Center
Morgantown, KY
07.2018 - 11.2025
- Deliver outpatient mental health services for individualized patient treatment.
- Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.
- Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State, and agency guidelines.
MSW Instructor
Western Kentucky University
07.2016 - 11.2025
- Educate students about theories for Direct Social Work Practice.
- Instruct students in evidence-based individual therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Consult with other Professors and Instructors to collaborate for each student's progress, status, and challenges.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
The Medical Center
Bowling Green, KY
07.2014 - 11.2025
- Identify and manage psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
- Complete comprehensive assessments for assigned patient population.
- Consult with other departments and interdisciplinary team to collaborate in patient care.
- Coordinate individual, group, and family therapy for patients in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health Therapist
Alliance Counseling Associates
Bowling Green, KY
05.2012 - 11.2025
- Coordinate outpatient mental health services for individualized patient recovery.
- Conduct intakes, individual, group, and family therapy.
- Administer mental health assessments, counseling sessions, referrals, and intervention services.
- Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State, and agency guidelines.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYBachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Cultural competency
- Cross-functional leadership
- Strategic planning
- Issue resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy development
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 05/10
- Clinical Social Worker, 05/10
- EMDR Certification, 05/10
- Driver's License, 05/10
- Human Resources Management Certification, 04/26
- Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Training, 05/10
- Top Secret Security Clearance, 05/10
- Domestic Violence Certification, 05/10
- Anger Management Certification, 05/10
- CARF Accreditation Training, 05/10
- Substance Abuse Case Management Training, 05/10
- Case Management Training, 05/10
Timeline
Director of Psychological Health
Air National Guard
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health
Valor Healthcare
04.2022 - 11.2025
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Therapist
Rivendell Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 11.2025
Clinical Director
JourneyPure, LLC
06.2019 - 11.2025
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health Therapist
Andrea's Mission Recovery Center
07.2018 - 11.2025
MSW Instructor
Western Kentucky University
07.2016 - 11.2025
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
The Medical Center
07.2014 - 11.2025
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health Therapist
Alliance Counseling Associates
05.2012 - 11.2025
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Western Kentucky University