Channing Carpenter, MA, LCSW
Kemah,TX
Summary
Licensed clinical social worker utilizing a person-centered, empathetic and strengths-based approach to encouraging and empowering individuals to improve their daily living. Proven clinical skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating psychotherapy sessions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
01.2022 - Current
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education and training opportunities in the field of clinical social work.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients change negative thought patterns and improve their coping strategies.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing empathetic and compassionate counseling services.
- Enabled smoother transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with referring providers about client progress and treatment recommendations.
- Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
PATH Case Manager
SEARCH Homeless Services
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients towards positive behavioral changes that supported their recovery goals.
Social Work Intern
The Menninger Clinic
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2020
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice And Criminology - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2018
Master of Science - Criminal Justice And Psychology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12.2016
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychotherapy Experience
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider by The Cognitive Processing Therapy Implementation Program - Issued October 2023
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The Harris Center For Mental Health And IDD
01.2022 - Current
PATH Case Manager
SEARCH Homeless Services
07.2020 - 12.2021
Social Work Intern
The Menninger Clinic
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
University of Houston
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice And Criminology - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice And Psychology
Sam Houston State University
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