Eric Watts
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Clinical Supervisor seeking to bring talent and expertise to an organization that primarily serves the underserved. Skilled in developing programs to improve clinician and administrative staff competencies and patient outcomes. Accomplished in helping set high professional performance standards leading to delivery of high-quality services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies - Georgia St
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Taught Forensic Social Work and Psychopathology to Bachelor and Masters level Social Work students.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.
- Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Facilitated group discussions among students about class topics or assigned readings.
Clinical Director of Substance Use Services
Claratel Behavioral Health
Decatu, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations related to clinical services.
- Recruited individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for helping others, effectively building exceptionally gifted team of personnel.
- Engaged with other members of community at local events by answering questions and giving informative presentations.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Improved research-based approaches through participation in research and evidence-based clinical audits.
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and services.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness about health issues.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance through regular meetings and assessments.
- Led strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
Professional Social Service Provider
Department of Juvenile Justice
Atlanta, GA
03.2021 - Current
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Identified environmental factors that may be contributing to client's symptoms and collaborated with them to create an action plan for change.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
Assistant Center Director
Claratel Behavioral Health
Decatur, GA
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Identified environmental factors that may be contributing to client's symptoms and collaborated with them to create an action plan for change.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health issues.
Mental Health Professional
Gwinnett County Jail
Lawrenceville, GA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Counseled patients individually and in group sessions.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Mental Health Professional
Fulton County Jail
Atlanta, GEORGIA
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Counseled patients individually and in group sessions.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Mental Health Clinician & Case Manager
Grady Behavioral Health
Atlanta, Geor
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Provided psychoeducation regarding various psychological disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder.
- Educated clients and families about mental illness diagnoses, medications, side effects, community resources, and other relevant information.
- Counseled clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
Psychological Services Specialist
Department of Corrections
Atlanta, GA
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Counseled patients individually and in group sessions.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Mobile Crisis Counselor
Behavioral Health Link - Georgia Crisis & Access
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Collected and documented information from clients about concerns and available contextual details.
- Handled crisis situations with exceptional tact, enacting best possible interventions for service and support.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health, substance use, or co-occurring problems.
- Implemented suicide prevention strategies and conducted risk assessments to prevent self-harm.
Research Associate
The Georgia Health Policy Center
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed exemplary rapport with personnel and stakeholders by demonstrating compassion and scientific expertise.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
- Supported survey design, data collection, and data entry.
- Supported community provider training in Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R).
Inpatient Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Provided psychoeducation regarding various psychological disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
Emergency Room - Medical Social Worker
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Provided psychosocial assessments to patients and their families.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, assessments, and plans.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and their families.
Education
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2028
Master of Social Work - Health/Mental Health
Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work
Atlanta05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Furman University
Greenville, SC05-2011
Skills
- Clinical education
- Records management
- Clinical instruction
- Treatment planning oversight
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Patient relations
- Community outreach programs
- Clinical supervision
- Healthcare administration
- Outcome measurement
- Clinical leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Affiliations
- DeKalb County Opioid Fatality Review (January 2025 - Current)
- DeKalb County Domestic Violence Task Force (February 2025 - Current)
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) CSW007543
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies - Georgia St
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Director of Substance Use Services
Claratel Behavioral Health
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Center Director
Claratel Behavioral Health
03.2022 - 06.2023
Mental Health Professional
Gwinnett County Jail
10.2021 - 03.2022
Professional Social Service Provider
Department of Juvenile Justice
03.2021 - Current
Mental Health Clinician & Case Manager
Grady Behavioral Health
10.2017 - 05.2018
Mental Health Professional
Fulton County Jail
05.2017 - 10.2021
Mobile Crisis Counselor
Behavioral Health Link - Georgia Crisis & Access
06.2016 - 07.2017
Research Associate
The Georgia Health Policy Center
05.2016 - 04.2017
Inpatient Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2016
Psychological Services Specialist
Department of Corrections
08.2015 - 12.2017
Emergency Room - Medical Social Worker
Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) CSW007543
Ph.D. - Counselor Education And Supervision
University of Georgia
Master of Social Work - Health/Mental Health
Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Furman University
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