Candice Scott, LCSW
Temple,Tx
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Professional with a proven track record at Bell County, enhancing client psychological functioning through expert application of psychoeducational, psychosocial assessment, and individual counseling. Skilled in fostering resilience and coping strategies, evidenced by significant improvements in client mental health outcomes. Cultivates trust and rapport, demonstrating exceptional motivational interviewing and stress management strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Professional - 40 Hours Per Week
Bell County Jail-Turn Key Health Clinics/ Wellpath
Belton, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored client compliance with medication regimens through direct observation or review of medical records.
- Provided individual psychotherapy and counseling to persons served, with the goals of reducing maladaptive behavior and fostering effective psychological functioning.
- Utilized the DSM-5 to diagnose and treat clients with severe mental illness.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case updates and develop care plans.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing (MI) to improve the coping skills of incarcerated clients.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Provided culturally competent care that is sensitive to the unique needs of each individual client.
- Provide direct clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies, procedures, and laws, and in accordance with the ethics and standards of relevant professional organizations.
- Conducted biopsychosocial and mental health-related assessments to identify mental health diagnoses and provide appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated patient responses to medications by observing changes in mood, behavior, cognition, physical condition, or level of functioning.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health episodes.
- Extensive experience providing counseling to clients diagnosed with PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and many other severe psychiatric disorders.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other healthcare professionals.
- Supported clients in developing healthy coping strategies for managing mental health issues.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists regarding medication adjustments or changes for clients.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients to promote trust and understanding of therapeutic process.
- Maintained detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Collected client information through interviews, observations and tests.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
Social Worker Intern
Koinonia Family ServicesS
Murrieta, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Interview and complete clinical assessments of foster youth, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
- Assisted case managers with tracking client progress, developing treatment plans, and providing follow-up support.
- Facilitated group sessions on topics such as parenting skills, anger management, life skills, and stress reduction.
- Developed curriculum, implemented, and facilitated a support group for foster youth who have experienced trauma.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Advised family members on ways they could provide better care for their loved ones.
- Facilitated formal trainings to educate foster families on trauma-specific topics, as well as legal and agency guidelines.
- Assessed safety risks in homes of clients who had been victims of abuse or neglect.
- Attended weekly team meetings with supervisors to discuss cases and review best practices.
- Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
- Conducted home visits to assess client living situations and support needs.
- Assisted staff with rural communities and underserved populations outreach.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, families, and community partners.
Technical Support Specialist/ Contract Manager
QintetiQ North America
Oceanside, CA
04.2008 - 10.2010
- Support deployed Marine Corps units in Afghanistan, Iraq, and humanitarian missions with satellite transitions, coordinating, planning, and various liaison activities.
- Assisted in the development and updating of technical documentation and support guides.
- Communicated with customers to identify issues, walk through solutions and initiate corrective actions to restore service and functionality.
- Independently manage customer service, requests, scheduling, records, administrative, and functional components of the bandwidth management section.
- Connect clients with resources and personnel from government agencies.
- Prepared consolidated statistical reports measuring specific information needed for forecasting the required services and products.
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health/ Military And Veteran Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07-2013
Skills
- Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Suicide prevention
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Psychosocial assessment
- Stress management strategies
- Grief and loss counseling
- Client goal planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Individual counseling
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Mental Health Professional - 40 Hours Per Week
Bell County Jail-Turn Key Health Clinics/ Wellpath
10.2021 - Current
Social Worker Intern
Koinonia Family ServicesS
01.2015 - 01.2016
Technical Support Specialist/ Contract Manager
QintetiQ North America
04.2008 - 10.2010
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master of Social Work - Mental Health/ Military And Veteran Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
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