Dana Mitchell
Lebanon,Tennessee
Summary
Adept at getting to the root of problems and helping patients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with a comprehensive approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Evolve Addiction Treatment Center
Lebanon, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw clinical operations and treatment programs for diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based treatment protocols and policies.
- Supervised clinical staff, providing training and support for best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Managed compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Led community outreach initiatives to raise awareness about addiction services.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance through regular meetings and assessments.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients facing mental health challenges.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during sessions.
Lead Therapist
Cedar Recovery
Lebanon, TN
03.2022 - Current
- Conduct individual and group sessions
- Administer patient assessments as clinically indicated
- Orient patients to the treatment program's policies and procedures
- Support the patient's progress toward recovery goals, improved social determinants of health scores, and patient health outcomes.
- Supervise and provide leadership to staff therapists and on-site interns
- Establish and build rapport with clients
- Complete all necessary paperwork required of Cedar Recovery
- Work with medical staff and coordinating care staff to provide quality care for patients
- Complete all paperwork and attend all required meetings required by Cedar Recovery.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments.
- Led therapy sessions for individuals and groups at Cedar Recovery.
Clinical Therapist/Interim Clinical Dirrector
Hermitage Hall
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
- Developed therapeutic treatment plans in inpatient setting.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Offer individual/family counseling to children and family members to help work through depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, behavioral issues and substance abuse weekly.
- Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients facing mental health challenges.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for adolescents managing mental health challenges.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
Mental Health Assistant
Hermitage Hall
Nashville, TN
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Supervise residents with daily living activities and treatment objectives
- Document behavior and daily activities on appropriate documentation
- Assure safety of residents regarding behaviors and boundaries
- Work with other staff to insure safety of residents
- Follow all rules and guidelines set by organization
- Provide crisis intervention when necessary
Co-Occurring IOP/OP Coordinator
Park Center
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Facilitate groups that addresses addiction, recovery and mental health
- Meet with members on a weekly basis for individual therapy
- Complete Treatment Plans for each member
- Document all group/individual contact in Awards software program
- Work with outside resources such as probation, employment, housing
- Complete ASI assessments for each member
- Complete Discharge plan for each member
Residential Treatment Coordinator
Mending Hearts
Nashville, TN
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Facilitate daily groups in residential treatment
- Assist residents in daily needs and requests
- Complete weekly reports for treatment team
- Complete Weekly ASAMS
- Documentation in Apricot Software
- Set up appointments for medical and psychiatric
- Communicate with attorneys, probation officers, therapists, Courts and send progress reports
- Works with all resources in the area for clients
- Assist Clinical Director with any reports for clients
- Assist in Med Pass when needed and be a liason for nurse practitioner
- Complete all discharge paperwork
- Follow all guidelines set by Mending Hearts and work with all teams in order to have residents be successful in recovery
Detox Case Manager
The Next Door
Nashville, TN
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Facilitate orientation for all new residents coming into treatment
- Assist Detox Medical staff with clients that are detoxing and help access their needs while in the Detox phase of treatment
- Put together all charts for residents
- Searched clients belongings when they came into the program
- Facilitated daily groups for detox clients and residential treatment clients
- Facilitated phones calls to family, courts, probation and any other agencies involved in case
- Served as main case manager on weekend shifts and assisted all residential specialists with emergencies and discharges as needed
- Met with Clinical team weekly to discuss residents in the program
Education
Master of Science - LPC, MHSP with a specialization in Addiction
Lipscomb Univeristy
Nashville, TNBachelor of Arts - Political Science/Social Work
Lipscomb University
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Quickbooks
- One-On-One Support
- Chemical Dependency Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy Coordination
- Documentation and Reporting
- Records Management
- Compliance Requirements
Accomplishments
Currently working towards LADAC certification
- Certified SASSI Substance Abuse Administrator
- Breakthrough Parenting Certified Instructor
- WhyTry Certified Instructor
- Facilitated Domestic Violence Support Groups
- First Aid CPR AED Certified
- Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist
- Suicide Risk Assessment Certification
- Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society
Timeline
Clinical Director
Evolve Addiction Treatment Center
08.2024 - Current
Lead Therapist
Cedar Recovery
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Therapist/Interim Clinical Dirrector
Hermitage Hall
08.2021 - 08.2024
Mental Health Assistant
Hermitage Hall
08.2017 - 08.2021
Co-Occurring IOP/OP Coordinator
Park Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
Residential Treatment Coordinator
Mending Hearts
05.2015 - 12.2016
Detox Case Manager
The Next Door
04.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - LPC, MHSP with a specialization in Addiction
Lipscomb Univeristy
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Social Work
Lipscomb University