
Licensed graduate-level social worker dedicated to delivering effective, evidence-based care to incarcerated individuals in West Virginia through both direct service delivery and ensuring daily operations of the mental health team.
- Monitor and coordinate the implementation of PSIMED Corrections mental health services and programs for Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail.
- Ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures.
- Oversee monthly scheduling, ensuring appropriate staffing.
- Provide in-service training programs to WVDCR staff and medical staff.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of PSIMED at MOCC.
- Oversee operations of a twenty-six bed psychiatric infirmary-level care unit.
- Provide group and individual therapy services.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Consult with other PSIMED staff regarding the appropriateness of transfers from other facilities.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Utilized a variety of techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices, during sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Assessed suicidal ideation and risk factors among patients undergoing DBT treatment, and developed safety plans as needed.
- Conducted assessments of clients' emotional, behavioral, social, and educational functioning.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in clinical case conferences and staff meetings to discuss patient cases.
- Provided psychoeducation about various mental health conditions to clients.
- Administered psychological tests.
- Observed clients during individual or group therapy sessions to assess behaviors or reactions to treatments.