Laurie Forrest, LISW-CP
Liberty,SC
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 10 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant leader with a focus on accurately identifying issues and developing solutions. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements. Seeking a full-time remote position that offers exciting professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
UltaCare Medical
Anderson, SC
12.2021 - Current
- Effectively maintain caseload of 180+ sessions per month using patient specific therapies.
- Develop and implement intensive, patient specific treatment plans to address family dynamics, grief, cognitive and memory difficulties and various , often co-occurring mental health diagnoses.
- Guide clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to improve patient anger management, anxiety/depression, grief and well being.
- Provide consultation, training and presentations for staff to improve quality of care for patients in care.
- Refer patients to specialists, community programs or facility social service team for additional intervention needs.
Treatment Director
Safe Alternatives For Families And Youth
Greenville, SC
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff; provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees statewide.
- Organized and facilitated meetings both weekly and monthly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and clinical consultation.
- Successfully improved clinical quality of services which supported obtaining authorization for services which increased census and strengthened foster family network, leading to increased revenue.
- Developed outpatient treatment program to enhance services for children and families in our foster homes as well as community; this additional revenue supported our move into sustainability.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Therapist
Talkspace
Remote, SC
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed international caseload of individual clients and couples receiving therapy through utilization of telehealth tools.
- Completed full biopsychosocial assessments to determine best courses of actions.
- Engaged in twice daily text exchanges and weekly virtual visits with caseload of up to 20 clients part time.
Counselor
Greenville Health System (Prisma)
Greenville, SC
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each voluntary or mandatory patient's specific and varying needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to patient's treatment.
- Organized and provided trauma debriefing and critical incident support for hospital staff following emergencies and critical incidents.
- Developed and presented resiliency programming to various hospital staff and medical students.
Treatment Supervisor
A Child's Haven
Greenville, SC
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Improved clinical quality through teaching/training staff and ongoing review of staff documentation and classroom interventions.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Completed diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, clinical service notes for children in a therapeutic child care setting.
Teacher
Kajonkietsuksa Private School
Phuket, Thailand
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to addressed students on a wide range of English speaking ability.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Clinical Counselor
Bensinger DuPont & Associates
Chicago, IL
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Provided brief solution focused individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems and substance abuse issues.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Mitigated impact of emergencies and crises through trauma debriefing and use of de-escalation strategies in life threatening situations.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger, communication, mindfulness, grief, relationships, parenting.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Education
Masters in Clinical Social Work - Children And Families
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2007
Skills
- Trauma Specialist
- Training and Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Management
- Budgeting
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
Licenses & Certifications
LISW-CP, South Carolina 11414
August 2011
TEFL Certification
April 2012
South Carolina Notary Public
March 2022-March 2032
Timeline
Therapist
UltaCare Medical
12.2021 - Current
Treatment Director
Safe Alternatives For Families And Youth
03.2018 - 11.2021
Therapist
Talkspace
04.2017 - 10.2020
Counselor
Greenville Health System (Prisma)
03.2016 - 03.2018
Treatment Supervisor
A Child's Haven
06.2015 - 02.2016
Teacher
Kajonkietsuksa Private School
10.2013 - 03.2015
Clinical Counselor
Bensinger DuPont & Associates
10.2010 - 09.2013
Masters in Clinical Social Work - Children And Families
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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