Carie Kipnis, MSW, LSW, CTP
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
As a licensed social worker and a certified trauma professional, I provide trauma-informed care to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions. I have over six years of experience in various behavioral healthcare settings, including inpatient and outpatient substance use care, online counseling, quality management, and assessment. I am passionate about advocating for recovery and healing, using a strengths-based and harm reduction approach. I also have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Widener University, where I completed coursework and internships in social work practice, policy, and research. I am motivated to continue learning and growing as a clinical leader, clinician, and social justice advocate.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Mirmont Treatment Center
09.2023 - Current
- Lead and direct team of 5 substance use therapists.
- Respond to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Monitor, analyze, and address staff performance and work collaboratively with other departments to support client care.
Substance Use Therapist
Mirmont Treatment Center
06.2023 - Current
- Document patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Conduct both group and individual therapy with clients diagnosed with mental health & substance use disorders.
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Therapist
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked as primary therapist with 14-18 year old clients engaged in mental health-focused partial hospitalization (PHP) treatment.
- Facilitated group, individual, and family therapy.
Quality Management Specialist
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted routine weekly chart audits, noting tendencies & trends of therapists and sites in VA, PA, NJ, MD, and GA.
- Regularly reviewed clinical documentation, including but not limited to: treatment notes, treatment plans, and level of care assessments & provided feedback to the clinical team, Clinical Directors/Supervisors, Executive Directors, and Assistant VP of Operations monthly.
- Assisted with quality assurance & clinical compliance for various annual inspections such as DDAP, OHMSAS, CARF, and MA/SCA reviews.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Under supervision, facilitated group therapy with adolescent clients engaged in the partial hospitalization program for mental health treatment 3-5 times weekly.
- Utilized evidence-based modalities such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Regional Quality Manager (Eastern Inpatient SUD)
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked in conjunction with clinical/program directors for the eastern region of residential treatment programs (substance use) to address compliance & clinical quality concerns.
- Regularly audited clinical charts and document trends, ensuring that we were in compliance for inspections.
- Provided supervision, feedback, training, and instruction as necessary in organizational protocols, assessment methods, and clinical services.
Generalist Social Work Intern
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Created and facilitated a support group for clients engaged in pharmacotherapy for opioids.
- Facilitated the site’s Peer Leader & Support program.
- Wrote a proposal to the local SCA to obtain Narcan units for all clients to receive upon discharge (which was granted).
- Collaborated with clients to create strengths-based discharge plans based on their preferences.
- Provided additional case management services to clients in residential substance use treatment, linking individuals to external services and post-discharge resources.
Assessment Counselor
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments with prospective clients to determine appropriate levels of care for substance use treatment.
- Assisted all clients with the intake process, including obtaining releases of information, orienting them to the facility’s policies/procedures, answering all inquiries, and completing preliminary treatment plans with individuals.
- Completed precertification with funding sources to obtain authorization for substance use treatment.
- Completed admission ASAMs for clinical staff and utilization reviewers.
- Provided brief case management & linkage to additional services as needed.
Clinical Assessor
Gaudenzia, Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted level of care assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance use.
- Obtained authorization for treatment from funding sources.
- Secured placement for individuals at appropriate treatment facilities.
- Assisted individuals with applying for medical assistance if they were without benefits.
- Provided brief case management & linkage to additional services as needed.
Behavioral Health Technician
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Monitored all clients on the trauma-focused women's unit of residential treatment facility for substance use disorders.
- Facilitated therapeutic topic groups with clients.
- Completed daily office tasks, such as shift reports on client behavior, inventories of client belongings, and hourly logs of client contact.
- Administered prescribed medication to all clients as needed.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Widener University
Chester, PA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA12.2018
Skills
- PA LMSW Licensure
- Quality management
- Client communication
- Client-centered
- Strengths-based
- Collaborative
- ASAM-trained
- Trained in Narcan Administration
Certification
ASWB Licensed Master Social Worker
PA License #: SW140124
Certified Trauma Professional
Evergreen Certifications
#: 44551
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Mirmont Treatment Center
09.2023 - Current
Substance Use Therapist
Mirmont Treatment Center
06.2023 - Current
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Therapist
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Social Work Intern
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
Quality Management Specialist
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
08.2021 - 02.2023
Regional Quality Manager (Eastern Inpatient SUD)
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
Generalist Social Work Intern
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2020
Clinical Assessor
Gaudenzia, Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2019
Assessment Counselor
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
07.2018 - 09.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
10.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
Widener University
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Delaware Valley University
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