Elisabeth Ashley Scott
Holts Summit,Missouri
Summary
An empathetic trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience in utilizing Evidence Based Psychotherapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Social Skills Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Rogerian psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with both individuals and families. Proficient in providing psychosocial assessments and trauma-informed interventions to clients struggling with both complex and acute trauma responses, as well as severe medical and mental illnesses, including but not limited to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Substance Abuse, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment Disorders, and Severe Mental Illness. Educated in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
JCMG Professional Therapy
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and treated caseload of adult and adolescent clients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety and mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attention Opioid Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Stimulant Use Disorder.
- Provided various evidenced-based trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to individuals and families addressing mental health concerns, substance abuse, grief, learning disorders, and rehabilitation issues.
- Developed and implemented measurable treatment plans and modified with assigned clients on caseload as needed.
- Provided strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Connected and referred clients to community service, protective services, and resource agencies as needed.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served from USA, Central America and the Caribbean.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Provided patient and family education on available community resources and self-care strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documented using ICD-10 coding guidelines.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Fulton State Hospital
12.2018 - 03.2023
- Develop and implement measurable treatment plans and modify as needed.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety and other mood disorders, Antisocial personality disorder, Borderline personality disorder, Schizophrenia, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Bipolar disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, Stimulant Use Disorder, and Alcohol Use Disorder.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and less restrictive environments.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Assisted clients in identifying new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Conducted 5-7 group counseling sessions each week.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided psychoeducation and responded to crisis situations.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL12.2010
Skills
- Expertise in providing both individual and group psychotherapy
- Proficient in crisis intervention techniques
- Experienced in working with active duty military members within the US Army MEDDAC Behavioral Health Clinic
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Culturally sensitive
- Basic knowledge of veteran's benefits and services
- Experience in making independent clinical diagnoses, identifying appropriate treatment interventions, and recommendations for clients
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Case management proficiency
- Social skills teacher
- Educated on the effects of trauma on military veterans and families
- Strong Data Management and Statistics
- Advanced understanding and application of Excel and Microsoft Office
- Strong Multi-Tasking
- Advanced Problem Solver
Certification
- Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensee Number: 2022018449
Expiration Date: 9/30/2025
Professional References
Dr. Ann Pollock
Licensed Psychologist
(573) 680-6910
annconboy@yahoo.com
- I worked with Dr. Ann Pollock at the JCMG Professional Therapy Center.
Dr. Alexis Reddig
Licensed Psychologist
(501) 269-5119
Alexis. reddig@gmail.com
- Dr. Alexis Reddig was my team lead supervisor on the New Outlook Program at Fulton State Hospital. We worked closely as part of an interdisciplinary team at Fulton State Hospital to collaborate on the best therapeutic interventions for the clients within our respective program.
Dr. Jennie Brooks
Licensed Psychologist
(573) 721-0533
jlbrg7@gmail.com
- Dr. Jennie Brooks and I worked closely together on the New Outlook Program at Fulton State Hospital, co-leading psychoeducational and/or therapeutic skills groups to the clients within our respective program. We also collaborated with one another on the New Outlook Program interdisciplinary team to examine current therapeutic interventions provided to our client and to asses their efficacy.
- Dr. Jennie Brooks and I worked
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
JCMG Professional Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Fulton State Hospital
12.2018 - 03.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Campbellsville University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
American InterContinental University
- Missouri Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensee Number: 2022018449
Expiration Date: 9/30/2025
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