Emily Arnold, LCSW
Pendleton,OR
Summary
Experienced trauma-informed clinical social worker with a reputation for compassionate care, effective therapeutic practices, and strong clinical leadership skills. Known for building therapeutic rapport with clients and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in creating safe and supportive environments for individuals seeking mental health support. Adept at utilizing evidence-based interventions to promote healing and growth in diverse populations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Supervising Clinical Social Worker
Eastern Oregon Trauma Center
06.2022 - Current
- Provide trauma-specific therapy to a caseload of 30-40 clients.
- Supervise three clinical interns as state approved supervisor
- Develop and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Mentor staff members on best practices in trauma-informed care and clinical interventions, leading to increased performance levels.
- Grant funded by local and state organizations due to reputation for high quality care.
Clinical Supervisor for the Children's Team
Lifeways/Community Counseling Solutions
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Clinically and administratively supervise a team of twelve QMHPs and QMHAs-clinicians, skills trainers, peers, Wraparound Care Coordinators
- Provide therapy for high acuity clients and families
- Serve as community liaison for DHS, school system, and GOBHI
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
Behavioral Care Program Therapist II
Prisma Health
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for clients with diverse mental health, substance use, and social challenges.
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, to individuals, families, and groups.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, and community partners to coordinate holistic care and ensure continuity of services.
- Advocate for clients’ access to community resources such as housing, healthcare, and employment support, resulting in improved client stability and engagement.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency standards.
- Facilitate crisis intervention and risk assessments, including suicide and safety planning, with rapid response to urgent needs.
- Supervise and mentor MSW interns, providing clinical guidance and supporting professional development.
- Coordinate insurance authorizations and utilization review for patients.
Owner
Emily Arnold, LISW-CP Private Practice
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Owner and operator of my private practice with a focus on clients, adults and children, with complex trauma.
- I carried an average of five clients.
Group Services Program Manager
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
09.2016 - 09.2019
- During my time with the agency, I was promoted to a program manager which entailed oversight of the group therapy program and clinical supervision of three other employees.
- My clinical reputation centered around working with clients of all ages and families that needed extra care and attention due to the complex nature of the trauma they experienced.
- Provided trauma-specific individual therapy (CPT, TF-CBT, and EMDR) and crisis intervention to men, women, adolescents and children
- Clinically supervised three therapists
- Managed group facilitators and facilities contracts
- Created group schedules according to client needs
- Trained and clinically supervised group facilitators
- Facilitated trauma-informed therapy groups
- Evaluated group outcomes
- Selected and revised group curricula
Behavioral Care Program Therapist
Palmetto Health
05.2015 - 09.2016
- I was selected for this position out of a group of interns.
- My hiring manager felt that I was advanced in my practice skills and a dynamic group therapist.
- Upon hiring, she told me she would be molding me to be a leader.
- Provided comprehensive case management and individual therapy for clients in dual diagnosis and affective disorder programs
- Conducted CBT and DBT psychoeducational groups and process groups
- Organized presentations related to mental health and wellness in the community
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and made recommendations related to level of care
- Formulated and maintained integrative treatment plans
- Conducted weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
2009 - 2010
- Ensured timely follow-up contact with Spanish-speaking and rural (underserved populations) clients post-crisis situations to assess progress or provide additional needed assistance via crisis counseling sessions.
- Empowered clients by teaching self-advocacy skills and encouraging personal growth through goal-setting exercises.
- Improved communication between victims and law enforcement by serving as a proficient interpreter during investigative interviews.
- Organized and conducted trainings on cultural competency for law enforcement and victim service providers
- Provided 24/7 crisis response for sexual assault hotline and in-person response to hospital calls for sexual assault examinations.
CHAMPS Director and Director of Local Missions
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
2007 - 2009
- Directed the Communities Helping Assisting Motivating Promising Students (CHAMPS) mentoring program for first generation college students.
- Oversaw hiring and selection of young adult mentors and board members
- Managed CHAMPS budget of $200,000 and finances
- Managed student curriculum and counseling
- CHAMPS committee oversight
- Offer supervision for the mission projects of the church and oversight of the $2 million mission budget.
Community Specialist II- Probation and Parole
Department of Juvenile Justice
2005 - 2007
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in services or resources within the community, leading to targeted improvements in program offerings.
- Coordinated case management for juveniles in the DJJ system
- Provided status assessments and worked with state and court officials to make recommendations
- Formulated treatment plans based on assessments
- Documented and presented recommendations for judicial review in Family Court hearings.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCCredentials
- MSW
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Oregon #L8516
- Approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Oregon
Therapeutic Modalities
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Trained, supervised and rostered as certified provider
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Supervised and trained and hold certificate as a trained provider
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trained and supervised for three years
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trained and part of supervision group
- Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM), Trained, supervised, certified to provide TREM groups
- Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Trained, supervised, working towards national certification
Timeline
Owner and Supervising Clinical Social Worker
Eastern Oregon Trauma Center
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor for the Children's Team
Lifeways/Community Counseling Solutions
07.2020 - 06.2022
Behavioral Care Program Therapist II
Prisma Health
09.2019 - 07.2020
Owner
Emily Arnold, LISW-CP Private Practice
09.2019 - 07.2020
Group Services Program Manager
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
09.2016 - 09.2019
Behavioral Care Program Therapist
Palmetto Health
05.2015 - 09.2016
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
2009 - 2010
CHAMPS Director and Director of Local Missions
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
2007 - 2009
Community Specialist II- Probation and Parole
Department of Juvenile Justice
2005 - 2007
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina
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