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Eric Shrewsberry

Dunbar,WV

Summary

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.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Mental Health Director

PSIMED Corrections
Mt. Olive, WV
06.2024 - Current

- 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.

Therapist

PSIMED Corrections
Mt. Olive, WV
05.2023 - 06.2024

- 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.

Psychological Assistant

PSIMED Corrections
Mt. Olive, WV
08.2022 - 05.2023

- 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.

Education

MSW -

Concord University
Athens
12-2023

BSW -

Concord University
Athens
12-2022

Skills

  • Recruit well-qualified staff
  • Professional Networking
  • Professionalism
  • Training and mentoring
  • Crisis Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

  • LGSW - BP00946481

Timeline

Assistant Mental Health Director

PSIMED Corrections
06.2024 - Current

Therapist

PSIMED Corrections
05.2023 - 06.2024

Psychological Assistant

PSIMED Corrections
08.2022 - 05.2023

MSW -

Concord University

BSW -

Concord University
Eric Shrewsberry