Emily Severt
Keezletown,VA
Summary
Compassionate Outpatient Counselor with proven productivity and efficiency in task completion. Expertise in individualized assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based counseling techniques. Proficient in cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention. Strong skills in empathy, active listening, and communication, leading to positive client outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Outpatient Clinician, LPC
Valley Community Services Board
Staunton, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive needs assessments during intake to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Facilitates the development of treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
- Employs an eclectic approach to help clients achieve treatment objectives and long-term goals.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Maintains accurate documentation of client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Clinical Manager, LMHP-R
Intercept Health
Timberville, VA
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Accepted full responsibility for effective execution of clinical program within a group home setting;
- Provided and procured psychotherapeutic interventions;
- Facilitated the development, implementation and modification of individualized service plans;
- Lead treatment teams and provided case management services;
- Utilized knowledge of CSA, social services, and treatment modalities in presentations to FAPT teams and in public relations opportunities.
TDT Counselor/Community-Based Counselor, QMHP-C
National Counseling Group
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Facilitated individual and family counseling with children and legal guardians;
- Conducted regular assessments including suicide risk assessments, DLA functional assessments, and screening assessments;
- Collaborated with clients, families, and community professionals to develop and implement effective treatment interventions.
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
Family Preservation Services
Martinsville, VA
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed Individualized Service Plans for children admitted to the TDT program;
- Documented and maintained client records;
- Provided case-management and family counseling in and out of a school setting;
- Coordinated with other health care providers to ensure clients received optimal services;
- Worked directly with children per their treatment plan to achieve specific goals.
Psychology Research Assistant
Social Relationships Lab
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with other lab members in analyzing data from a longitudinal study of social development spanning from adolescence (age 13) to young adulthood (to age 27).
- Developed, prepared, and tested a research hypothesis aimed at understanding how social relationships contribute to meaningful qualities of future relationships and individual adjustment.
Intern
Second Home
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted the non-profit organization in providing before- and after-school care for underprivileged children in grades K-7.
- Organized and administered fundraising activities to help feed over 80 children enrolled in the program.
- Developed an instructional guide for future fundraising activities to help maintain the sustainability of such projects.
- Worked closely with administrative staff to develop educational plans designed to optimize each child’s performance.
Intern
Shenandoah Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Participated in a yearlong internship, supervised by a licensed school psychologist, to gain increased knowledge of mental health services available for youth exhibiting emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Worked directly with 25-30 identified emotionally disturbed children (ages 8-21 years of age) to develop and implement therapeutic interventions suited to treat each student’s individual needs.
- Reviewed clinical charts and reports to gain a better understanding of each child’s presenting diagnosis and symptoms.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA01.2015
Skills
- Needs assessment and treatment planning
- Clinical documentation
- Family therapy and collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Case management proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School-Based Outpatient Clinician, LPC
Valley Community Services Board
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Manager, LMHP-R
Intercept Health
12.2021 - 06.2022
TDT Counselor/Community-Based Counselor, QMHP-C
National Counseling Group
01.2017 - 06.2020
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor
Family Preservation Services
10.2016 - 01.2017
Psychology Research Assistant
Social Relationships Lab
08.2014 - 05.2015
Intern
Shenandoah Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014
Intern
Second Home
08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
James Madison University