Daniel Scholz
Bountiful
Summary
Clinical Supervisor with more than 18 years of experience and background in substance use and mental health treatment. Focused on developing teams' clinical knowledge, decision-making skills and performance standards. Eager to bring talent and expertise to growing department.
Experienced in community outreach and public speaking; comprehensive experience working with adolescents, adults and families; passionate about substance use recovery; expertise in the behavioral sciences (theory, assessment, diagnosis, application, etc); exceptional communication and people skills; excellent leadership and training skills; trusted co-worker and respected manager; dedicated to work with integrity and adhere to moral ethics. EMDR trained and passionate about working with clients who suffer from trauma.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Psychiatric and Geriatric Unit
Lakeview Hospital
2023.04 - Current
- Complete psychosocial assessments, create treatment plans, facilitate individual and group therapy, complete discharge planning and set up referrals.
- Promote a healing environment by addressing the unique psychiatric needs of patients and developing rapport.
- Deliver high-quality patient education, empowering patients to learn skills to reduce acute symptomology.
Adjunct Professor
Weber State University
2020.08 - Current
- Instructor for the Social Work/Gerontology Department for the BSW and MSW programs.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
Volunteer/Committee Member
Suicide Prevention State of Utah
2019.01 - Current
- Discuss ongoing concerns of the Utah community and create strategies to decrease suicide.
Clinical Director
Life-Line for Youth
2009.09 - 2024.06
- Oversee training, management and supervision of 30 employees including clinical team and master's level interns ensure treatment and documentation is ethical and evidence based; assign new clientele to clinical staff, oversee and advocate client and family needs, facilitate multidisciplinary meetings, coordinate medical needs with nurse and psychiatrist, implement and enforce company policy, hiring practices, and other clinical therapist responsibilities.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Implemented new programming to include DBT, Smart Recovery, and EMDR to optimize clinical treatment of substance use, mental health, and trauma.
Clinical Therapist
Life-Line for Youth
2006.08 - 2024.06
- Facilitate family, group and individual therapy; case management, including clinical assessment, treatment planning, multidisciplinary meetings, insurance reviews, and aftercare transition; management and training of line staff; facilitate all-staff meetings; facilitate recreational therapy; co-facilitate equine therapy.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
Volunteer/Committee Member
Critical Issues Committee
2014.01 - 2019.01
- Worked with Tia Korologos and the committee to identify needs that the professional community has to better serve their clients and develop curriculum for the conference(s).
Clinical Therapist IOP
Odyssey House of Utah
2006.08 - 2010.02
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients with substance use disorders and personality disorders.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and develop coping skills.
- Provided psychoeducation on coping mechanisms, equipping patients with practical tools to manage stressors effectively.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
Master's of Social Work Intern
Odyssey House of Utah
2005.08 - 2006.08
- 9 months interning with incarcerated adults who suffer from mental health and substance use disorders
- Provided individual, couples, family, and group therapy under supervision of two LCSW's.
- Utilized cultural competency when working with diverse populations, demonstrating sensitivity and understanding of differing backgrounds or viewpoints.
- Learned and implemented concepts from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to guide patient care.
Group Staff/Treatment Supervisor
Life-Line For Youth
1999.05 - 2006.08
- 7 years experience working with adolescents at a paraprofessional level; facilitate relapse prevention classes; conduct psychosocial interviews; assist in treatment planning; co-facilitate groups for sexually reactive adolescents with a licensed professional; conduct individual counseling; rendered while attending both undergraduate and graduate school full-time, plus practicum/field experience.
- Learned and implemented the 12 steps of recovery focused on various substances and/or addiction issues.
Education
MASTER'S OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Utah
08.2006
BACHELOR'S OF SOCIAL WORK -
Weber State University
05.2005
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Calm Under Pressure
- Problem Resolution
References
- R. David Callister, LCSW, LifeLine for Youth and Clinical Director at Renaissance Ranch, 801.671.0765 (c)
- Shannon Seibt, Lakeview Hospital Crisis and Social Work Supervisor. 801.913.3844 (c)
- Dave Felt, Clinical Supervisor at Odyssey and LifeLine for Youth. 801.944-9742 (c)
Timeline
Adult Psychiatric and Geriatric Unit
Lakeview Hospital
2023.04 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Weber State University
2020.08 - Current
Volunteer/Committee Member
Suicide Prevention State of Utah
2019.01 - Current
Volunteer/Committee Member
Critical Issues Committee
2014.01 - 2019.01
Clinical Director
Life-Line for Youth
2009.09 - 2024.06
Clinical Therapist
Life-Line for Youth
2006.08 - 2024.06
Clinical Therapist IOP
Odyssey House of Utah
2006.08 - 2010.02
Master's of Social Work Intern
Odyssey House of Utah
2005.08 - 2006.08
Group Staff/Treatment Supervisor
Life-Line For Youth
1999.05 - 2006.08
MASTER'S OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of Utah
BACHELOR'S OF SOCIAL WORK -
Weber State University
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