Elizabeth Stewart
Ceredo
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Counselor with extensive experience at Acadia Healthcare, specializing in solution-focused counseling and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and facilitate positive behavior change, while demonstrating superior communication skills and a strong commitment to client advocacy. Adept at managing complex cases and fostering collaborative relationships for comprehensive care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor/Case Manager
The Solution Recovery
10.2024 - Current
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Counselor III
Acadia Healthcare: HCTC
05.2022 - Current
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Land of Goshen Treatment Center
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
Interim Secretary/Administrative Assistant
First Baptist Church of Ravenswood
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Executive Director
No Hunger Food Pantry
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09-2020
Skills
- Solution-focused counseling
- Counseling
- Therapy
- Behavior monitoring
- Superior communication skills
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Addictions specialist
- Case management proficiency
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Treatment plans
- HIPAA
- Behavior modification
- Suicide prevention
- Parenting skills educator
- Recovery support services
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- PTSD specialist
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Mental health support
Accomplishments
- Achieved promotion from Counselor I to Counselor III by completing expertise in exceeding productivity and collaboration expectations with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
CDCA
Timeline
Counselor/Case Manager
The Solution Recovery
10.2024 - Current
Counselor III
Acadia Healthcare: HCTC
05.2022 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Land of Goshen Treatment Center
02.2021 - 05.2022
Interim Secretary/Administrative Assistant
First Baptist Church of Ravenswood
01.2016 - 09.2019
Executive Director
No Hunger Food Pantry
07.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University