Brooke Wallace
Benton,Arkansas
Summary
Licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of extensive experience in agency and private practice settings. Specializes in trauma, eating disorders, depression, and substance use disorders. Proficient in collaborative work with individuals, groups, and multidisciplinary teams. Holds licenses in Arkansas, Virginia, Maine, and Florida. Demonstrates a compassionate and empathetic approach while delivering high-quality psychological services. Exceptional skills in identifying, assessing, and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements effective treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes for patients through therapy sessions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
NOCD
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
Mental Health Therapist
The Centers for Youth and Family
04.2024 - 08.2024
- As an outpatient mental health therapist, I provided new client assessments, clinical diagnostics, treatment planning and provided treatment services in a clinical setting.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
Clinical Supervisor
Rite of Passage
06.2023 - 08.2023
- As a clinical supervisor, I managed a team of therapists and case managers who provided daily clinical care for the facility.
- I provided support and education regarding evidence-based methods used in the Rights of Passage curriculum.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
Mental Health Therapist
Healthy Connections
11.2022 - 05.2023
- As an outpatient mental health therapist at Healthy Connections Evolve, I provide new client assessments, clinical diagnostics, treatment planning and provide treatment services in a clinical setting.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
Mental Health Therapist
Better Help
03.2022 - 08.2022
- As an outpatient mental health therapist at Better Help, I provided new client assessments, clinical diagnostics, treatment planning and provided treatment services via video calls, chat, and phone calls to adult clients.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Mental Health Therapist
Talkspace
12.2021 - 02.2022
- As an outpatient mental health therapist at Talkspace, I provided new client assessments, clinical diagnostics, treatment planning and provided treatment services via video calls, chat and phone calls to adult clients.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
Owner and Therapist
Schulz Psychotherapy
05.2016 - 09.2018
- As an outpatient mental health therapist at Schulz Psychotherapy, I provided new client assessments, clinical diagnostics, treatment planning and provided treatment services in a private practice setting to adult clients.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Health System
09.2010 - 05.2016
- As a social worker I was involved in many roles
- I worked as a substance use disorder worker working one on one with Veterans, doing group and telehealth therapy with Veterans
- During my tenure at the VA, I also worked as a generalist in the mental health clinic
- This included conducting group therapy, individual sessions, telehealth sessions both group and individual sessions
- Other roles I worked in at the VA was a liaison in the PTSD clinic working with Veterans with military sexual trauma
- I was part of the clinicians that created the eating disorder team and I also worked in outreach in the community with Veterans living independently with a serious mental illness.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Arkansas School of Professional Studies
Little Rock, AR05.2011
Skills
- Military Trauma
- Grief
- Substance Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis Disorders
- Individual Therapy
- Suicide Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Veteran Mental Health
- Eating disorder treatment
- Schizophrenia Treatment
- Geriatric Mental Health
- Sexual Assault Support
- Multicultural Competence
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Group therapy facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Modification
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Depression Treatment
Certification
- Arkansas, 5568-C
- Virginia, 0904016770
- Maine, LC23438
- Florida, SW23387
Evidence based training
- Certified Trauma Therapist
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E)
- Y200 certified yoga instructor
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Social Skills Training
Professional References
- Stephanie Matthews, LCSW, (479)234-1531
- Stephen Pearson, LCSW, M.Div., (501)326-6720
- Mike Ballard, LCSW, (501) 257-1000
- Dave Hoffpauir, LCSW, (501)-257-1000
Additional Information
Gaps in resume details:
09/2018 - 12/2021: I was caregiver for a family member.
02/2022- 11/2022: I was a caregiver for a family member.
04/2023-06/2023 : Medical Leave
08/2023-04/2024 : Medical Leave
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
NOCD
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
The Centers for Youth and Family
04.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Supervisor
Rite of Passage
06.2023 - 08.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Healthy Connections
11.2022 - 05.2023
Mental Health Therapist
Better Help
03.2022 - 08.2022
Mental Health Therapist
Talkspace
12.2021 - 02.2022
Owner and Therapist
Schulz Psychotherapy
05.2016 - 09.2018
Social Worker
Veterans Affairs Health System
09.2010 - 05.2016
Master of Social Work -
University of Arkansas School of Professional Studies
- Arkansas, 5568-C
- Virginia, 0904016770
- Maine, LC23438
- Florida, SW23387
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