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Emily legg
DUNBAR,West Virginia
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Summary
Dedicated therapist with strengths in crisis intervention, client advocacy, and treatment planning. Proven ability to develop personalized therapy plans and facilitate effective group sessions to enhance client outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Therapist
Psimed
Charleston, West Virginia
07.2022 - Current
- Developed personalized therapy plans to address clients' unique needs and facilitate their progress.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to promote client growth and therapeutic engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment approaches.
- Utilized therapeutic tools and techniques to facilitate client engagement.
- Provided crisis intervention support to clients in distressing situations.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and mental health resources available.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Delivered psychoeducation on stress management, anger management, and parenting skills to empower clients with practical coping tools.
Case Manager
Necco
Charleston, West Virginia
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Facilitated effective communication among clients, families, and service providers to enhance understanding of care plans.
- Educated clients on available resources and community support services.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Established trusting relationships with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies to improve collaborative efforts.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
Correctional Counselor
Division of Corrections
Barboursville, West Virginia
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Tailored treatment plans to address inmates' psychological and social issues, enhancing individual rehabilitation.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions promoting communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for inmates.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation procedures, promoting safety and stability during critical incidents.
- Monitored inmates' progress through regular assessments, ensuring timely updates to treatment plans for effective care.
- PREA Compliance Manager.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Treatment planning
- Client assessment
- Individual therapy
- Group facilitation
- DBT techniques
- CBT techniques
- Behavior modification
- Progress assessments
- Case management
- Community resource navigation
- Documentation
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability
- Anger management
- Multicultural competence
Certification
LGSW Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Timeline
Therapist
Psimed
07.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Necco
01.2022 - 07.2022
Correctional Counselor
Division of Corrections
08.2019 - 01.2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Concord University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Marshall University