Bethany A McGowan
Summary
Mental health professional prepared to bring strong therapeutic skills to new role. Skilled in Individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning while maintaining high ethical standards and integrity. Consistently collaborates with team members and adapts to changing clinical needs. Expertise in patient assessment and therapeutic interventions, coupled with compassionate and reliable nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
FACT
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained client caseload of 20 individuals and couples per week.
- Advocated for client needs within the healthcare system to ensure equitable access to appropriate treatments and resources.
- Maintained strong partnerships with referral sources through regular communication updates on patient progress and successful reintegration into the community post-treatment.
- Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies when necessary.
- Streamlined documentation processes while maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate and timely record management.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Evaluated treatment progress by regularly reviewing client goals, adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted discharge planning in collaboration with clients and their support network to ensure smooth transitions back into the community post-treatment.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Poll Worker
Coshocton County Board of Elections
01.2015 - Current
- Educated first-time voters on proper voting procedure, promoting confidence in their ability to cast an informed ballot.
- Continuously updated knowledge on election laws, regulations, and procedures in order to provide accurate information to voters and fellow poll workers.
- Monitored candidates and members of public for compliance with security, campaign and other procedures.
- Supported fellow poll workers through collaboration and communication, contributing to a successful team dynamic.
Caregiver
Veteran Affairs
01.2012 - Current
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Documented detailed daily reports on client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH12-2025
BSW - Social Work
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH04-2024
Skills
- Assessment of Suicide Risk
- Patient Care Documentation
- Enhancing Client Engagement
- Individualized Therapeutic Support
- Client-Centered Counseling Approach
- Patient-Centered Treatment Design
- Comprehensive Case Oversight
- Therapeutic Group Facilitation
- Substance Dependency Counseling
- Designing Individualized Treatment Protocols
- Therapeutic Methods for Schizophrenia
- Interventions for Personality Disorders
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker -CSMFT Board
- CDCA License- OCDP BOARD
- MRT Certification
- HCR-20 Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
FACT
01.2022 - Current
Poll Worker
Coshocton County Board of Elections
01.2015 - Current
Caregiver
Veteran Affairs
01.2012 - Current
- Licensed Social Worker -CSMFT Board
- CDCA License- OCDP BOARD
- MRT Certification
- HCR-20 Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Bluffton University
BSW - Social Work
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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