Bethany A McGowan
Warsaw,OH
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate MSW-level social worker with FACT team experience delivering intensive, community-based services to individuals with serious mental illness involved in the criminal justice system. Highly skilled in crisis assessment and intervention, interdisciplinary teamwork, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with courts, probation, and community providers. Adept at balancing public safety, client autonomy, and recovery-focused, trauma-informed care. Dedicated to improving treatment engagement, and supporting long-term community stability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
FACT Outpatient Therapist
Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio
04.2022 - 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.
Caregiver
Veteran Affairs
01.2012 - Current
- Assisted patient 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
- Skill-building assistance
- New client assessments
- Service coordination
- HIPAA regulations
- Substance abuse counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Psychotherapy experience
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Clinical assessments
- Group therapy
- Strengths-based practices
- Client advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker -CSMFT Board
- CDCA License- OCDP BOARD
- MRT Certification
- HCR-20 Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Work Availability
monday
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Accomplishments
- Managed a caseload of between 20 and 30 individuals.
- Demonstrated outstanding case management and dedication to clients as evidenced by repeated promotions throughout tenure.
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of Conditional Release Support Folder.
- Achieved reduced recidivism by completing conditional release monitoring with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
Timeline
FACT Outpatient Therapist
Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio
04.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Veteran Affairs
01.2012 - Current
BSW - Social Work
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Bluffton University