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COURTNEY ARCHER

Eagle Mountain,UT

Summary

Earnest and experienced professional with extensive experience in writing, mental health, and healthcare. Strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Passionate about finding creative, personal, and useful solutions for the day to day needs and challenges of being human.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Writer, & Editor

lightenthedark.com
04.2020 - Current
  • Used SEO practices to identify article topics relevant year-round and seasonally, to increase website traffic.
  • Wrote and edited 1500-5000 word articles about mental health, self-care, and mindfulness.
  • Utilized 7 years of experience as a social worker, master’s level education, and ongoing education through current research, instructional manuals and books, and relevant training to inform article content.
  • Set up and managed the website, including security measures and updates, independently.
  • Monetized website with use of Ezoic.

Home Telehealth Care Coordinator

Veteran’s Administration
04.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in developing a new training program for Primary Care Social Workers, including training protocols and manuals.
  • Wrote and presented a proposal for a program designed to reflect workload quantity and intensity accurately.
  • Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures related to care coordination, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify trends in patient needs, allowing for more targeted intervention strategies.
  • Educated patients on self-care strategies, promoting independence and empowering them to manage their health conditions.
  • Provided crisis management to help de-escalate and re-engage patients in available services and resources.
  • Monitored progress towards patient goals, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
  • Improved communication among healthcare providers, streamlining the coordination of services for patients.

Primary Care Social Worker

Veteran’s Administration
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Learned how to use patient record and charting system within 1 month to take on a full patient and provider load within that month.
  • First on the team to transition to working remotely in 03/2020 and assisted team with learning how to do so.
  • Effectively managed time and workload to the point of taking on responsibilities for other positions and clinics.
  • Provided basic needs assessments in person and virtually, connecting veterans with appropriate resources in the VA and in the community.
  • Coordinated with primary care teams in urban and rural settings to ensure adequate follow-up and support.
  • Provided coverage for the Home Telehealth program, including regular follow-up and case management for veterans with chronic mental health concerns.

Writer

Follow Me Away
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Wrote 1500-5000 word articles based on given prompts about different travel locations.
  • Edited articles based on feedback given for initial drafts.
  • Researched locations using blogs, tourist reviews, travel guides, and information provided by website’s owner to create accurate, useful guides.
  • Communicated in a timely and effective matter to ensure that articles met expectations and requirements.

Therapist

Utah State Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Wrote court documents every 30 to 180 days for every patient in a caseload of 15-20, to support the ongoing need for mental health treatment at a higher level of care.
  • Reviewed and tailored manualized group treatment modalities to make them applicable to patients with varying mental health diagnoses.
  • Utilized and effectively disseminated evidence-based treatment modalities to help patients better understand their mental health in individual and group settings.
  • Used understanding of government services such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security to assist individuals with benefit applications.
  • Wrote detailed discharge plans to ensure continuity of care for patients as they re-entered the community.
  • Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team which included a psychiatrist, family doctor, nursing director, administrative director, and recreational therapist to meet patient needs.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Brigham Young University
04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Brigham Young University
12.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Calm under pressure
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Critical thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Hobbies

I love to read, write, and spend hours learning about my latest and greatest hyper-fixations. Deep diving to learn as much about I can about something is not only a skill I possess, but also something that I regularly do simply because I get hooked by an idea and want to know as much as I possibly can about it. (Past hyper fixations include but are not limited to: geothermal greenhouses, how linen and hemp clothing are made, terraforming Venus, knitting, eyeshadow application, High Intensity Interval Training, and learning Norwegian. Am I an expert in any of these things? Absolutely not. But I sure know a lot about them!)

Timeline

Home Telehealth Care Coordinator

Veteran’s Administration
04.2021 - Current

Owner, Writer, & Editor

lightenthedark.com
04.2020 - Current

Primary Care Social Worker

Veteran’s Administration
01.2020 - 04.2021

Writer

Follow Me Away
07.2019 - 08.2020

Therapist

Utah State Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2020

Master of Social Work -

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Brigham Young University

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