Carrie Levandoski, LCSW
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Compassionate social worker with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2024.02 - Current
- Enhance group therapy sessions through the incorporation of evidence-based practices, promoting emotional growth and healing.
- Establish a supportive environment for patients by fostering open communication and trust within the therapeutic relationship.
- Empower patients by teaching coping strategies and self-management techniques that promoted long-term success in maintaining sobriety.
- Assist patients in identifying community resources that could aid in their ongoing recovery efforts post-treatment completion.
Hospice Social Worker (PRN)
Heart of Hospice - Valdosta, GA
2023.08 - 2024.03
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.
- Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes, ensuring consistent updates on patient progress.
Counselor (PRN)
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2023.05 - 2024.02
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a sense of community and peer support among participants.
- Enhanced treatment effectiveness for patients with diverse needs through individualized care strategies.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing a compassionate and supportive environment during therapy sessions.
- Established rapport with patients quickly, creating an open and trusting environment conducive to successful therapy outcomes.
Intake Counselor
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2022.05 - 2023.05
- Enhanced client experience by conducting thorough intake assessments and accurately identifying their needs.
- Streamlined the intake process by developing and implementing efficient data collection methods for improved service delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs, skillfully navigating sensitive topics while gathering essential information for accurate evaluation purposes.
- Developed positive relationships with community partners to facilitate referrals and improve access to services for clients in need.
- Supported team members through collaborative problem-solving, leading to enhanced productivity and overall workplace morale.
Mobile Crisis Assessor (PRN)
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2018.09 - 2022.05
- Provided timely assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to establish rapport quickly.
- Enhanced client support by conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized intervention plans.
- Developed resources for clients in need, connecting them with community services and programs that best suited their situation.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Monitored the progress of clients under care to ensure successful outcomes and timely resolution of issues.
PHP Counselor
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2018.07 - 2022.05
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in partial hospitalization setting.
- Enhanced client recovery outcomes through the development of personalized treatment plans, addressing individual needs and goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
Clinical Trauma Tech
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2015.04 - 2018.07
- Established rapport with incoming clients, providing guidance and support during their transition to the treatment setting.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Facilitated daily check-in group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Education
Master of Social Work -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA12.2014
Skills
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Group Facilitation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Team Collaboration
- Adept at Treatment and Discharge Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Intake Assessments
- Family Support
- Care Planning
- End of Life Care
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - June 2024
- CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - May 2023
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support - Feb. 2023
- Licensed Master Social Worker - April 2019
- EMDR Training - 2019
Timeline
Intensive Outpatient Counselor
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2024.02 - Current
Hospice Social Worker (PRN)
Heart of Hospice - Valdosta, GA
2023.08 - 2024.03
Counselor (PRN)
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2023.05 - 2024.02
Intake Counselor
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2022.05 - 2023.05
Mobile Crisis Assessor (PRN)
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2018.09 - 2022.05
PHP Counselor
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2018.07 - 2022.05
Clinical Trauma Tech
Turning Point Care Center - Moultrie, GA
2015.04 - 2018.07
Master of Social Work -
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Berry College
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - June 2024
- CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - May 2023
- American Heart Association - Basic Life Support - Feb. 2023
- Licensed Master Social Worker - April 2019
- EMDR Training - 2019
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