Debra A McFarland
Florence
Summary
Professional Clinician with thorough experience in delivering high-quality patient care and therapeutic services. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Reliable and goal-oriented, with passion for supporting patients' mental health and well-being.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Services Professional
Tri-County Mental Health Center
Bennettsville, SC
04.2025 - Current
- Providing mental health services in a community setting
- Facilitated access to community resources for clients in need of support services.
- Developed individualized service plans to address client needs and goals effectively.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and develop tailored support plans.
Clinician
Lifestance
Columbia, SC
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
- Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
Military, Family Life Counselor CYB
Magellan Federal
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Assist services members and families with their mental health issues through non-medical counseling addressing a plethora of issues from anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, separation anxiety and other issues that are unique to the military population
Human Service Coordinator
Tri-County Mental Health Center
Chesterfield, SC
01.2017 - 2017
- Provided mental health services in the community
- Coordinated client intake processes to ensure timely access to mental health services.
- Managed scheduling for therapy sessions, optimizing resource allocation and client engagement.
- Facilitated communication between clients and providers, enhancing treatment continuity and support.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual client needs, improving service delivery outcomes.
Human Services Coordinator I
Pee Dee Mental Health
10.2014 - 12.2016
- In collaboration with the psychiatrist assist clients and their family, with their mental health needs through, assessment, individual, family, group therapy, and referral, in an outpatient setting
- Coordinated client assessments and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance service delivery.
Intensive In-home Services
Upward Change Services
03.2014 - 09.2014
- In collaboration with the psychiatrist assist clients and their family, with their mental health needs through, assessment, individual, family, group therapy, referral crisis management (available 24/7/365) in an outpatient setting
- I provided skill building to help children and family develop important social and relationships skills such as communication and managing anger and stress
CST Team Lead
Bridge Builders Youth and Family services
01.2014 - 09.2014
- In collaboration with the psychiatrist assist clients and their family, with their mental health needs through, assessment, individual, family, group therapy, and referral to employment, housing and medical health care in an outpatient setting
Human Services Coordinator
Pee Dee Mental Health
Florence, SC
2017 - 03.2021
- Coordinated client intake processes, ensuring timely and accurate documentation for service delivery.
- Managed scheduling of appointments, optimizing resource allocation for maximum client engagement.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings, promoting collaboration among mental health professionals, and doctors to improve patient outcomes.
Intensive In-home Services
Agape Youth and Family Service
10.2012 - 07.2013
- In collaboration with the psychiatrist assist clients and their family, with their mental health needs through assessment, individual, family, group therapy, referral crisis management (available 24/7/365) in an outpatient setting
- I provided skill building to help children and family develop important social and relationships skills such as communication and managing anger and stress
Human Service Clinician
Daymark Recovery Services
02.2012 - 10.2012
- I assisted mental health and substance abuse clients in an inpatient crisis facility through detox, system stabilization, individual, family and group therapy services
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
North Eastern Technical College
BS - Sociology
Frances Marion University
MA - Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
Myrtle Beach SC Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Therapeutic techniques
- Patient assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Client needs assessments
- Written and verbal communication
- Diagnosis formulation
Certification
- MA
- NCC
- LPC
Timeline
Human Services Professional
Tri-County Mental Health Center
04.2025 - Current
Clinician
Lifestance
05.2024 - 04.2025
Military, Family Life Counselor CYB
Magellan Federal
03.2021 - 03.2024
Human Service Coordinator
Tri-County Mental Health Center
01.2017 - 2017
Human Services Coordinator I
Pee Dee Mental Health
10.2014 - 12.2016
Intensive In-home Services
Upward Change Services
03.2014 - 09.2014
CST Team Lead
Bridge Builders Youth and Family services
01.2014 - 09.2014
Intensive In-home Services
Agape Youth and Family Service
10.2012 - 07.2013
Human Service Clinician
Daymark Recovery Services
02.2012 - 10.2012
BS - Sociology
Frances Marion University
Human Services Coordinator
Pee Dee Mental Health
2017 - 03.2021
Associate of Arts - Education
North Eastern Technical College
MA - Mental Health Counseling
Webster University