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Heather Ison

Huntington,WV

Summary

Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Ensuring OFLAC and Kepro standards are met for the facility.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Director

Harmony Ridge Recovery
03.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for planning and implementation of program development for inpatient detox and residential facility with 80 bed occupancy
  • Managing bed board and ensuring patients meet level of care for ASAM criteria
  • Supervision of upward 8 therapist and 8 case managers with group schedules and individual treatment plans
  • Screening for SI/HI risk with Columbia rating scale
  • Transitioning patients to higher levels of care when needed
  • Implementing safety plans based on severity of rating
  • Conducting PI reports monthly of incidents of suicidality and scores
  • Signing off on treatment plans and discharge planning for patients in the facility and screening for new intakes.

Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator

Marshall Health PROACT
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for developing quality assurance measures and initiatives for clinic
  • Developing and conducting staff training and mentoring new therapists, case managers and Peer Recovery Coaches while maintaining patient case load
  • Weekly supervision for Peer Support Recovery Coaches
  • Maintain CEU alliance as well as coordinating care with providers, and other treatment staff.

Substance Use Therapist

Marshall Health PROACT
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provide individual and group psychotherapy for patients with SUD
  • Manage a caseload of 63 patients or more
  • Case management and treatment team meetings with medical providers to ensure continuity of care
  • Provide initial assessments to assess patients’ needs for services and if they meet ASAM criteria for outpatient substance use treatment
  • Provide case management for patients and refer them to appropriate services in the community to ensure needs are met.

SAT (Substance Abuse Therapist) II

West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Develop and implement evidence-based substance use treatment curriculum for incarcerated individuals in the jail setting with Substance Use Disorders on the GOALS unit in the jail
  • Diagnosing participants with co-occurring disorders and complex trauma
  • Supervise 3 counselors on the unit to implement the curriculum in a group setting and provide individual counseling to inmates
  • Working with other agencies in the community to link inmates with treatment and housing upon release.

Arise Counselor

Family Preservation Services
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Lead group and individual counseling sessions following ARTS Model of Recovery and Rehabilitation
  • Provide individualized treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs
  • Coordinate with other agencies in the community to assist patients in meeting their full potential on their road to recovery.

Education

M.Ed. Community Counseling -

Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling
Columbia, KY
05.2011

B.S. Psychology -

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Wise, VA
05.2003

Degrees

M.Ed, LPC, ALPS, NCC

Licensure Training

LPC, VA, 0701007729, True, LPC, WV, 2557, True, NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors), AIM and Trauma Informed Care Trainer

Community Service

  • Reentry Counsel Board, WV, 2021, Present
  • United Way Cabell Co., WV, 2021, Present
  • United Way Washington County, VA, 2015, 2017
  • WIC Advisory Committee VA
  • People Incorporated Abingdon, VA, 2014, 2017
  • Health Advisory Board
  • City of Bristol, VA, 2015, 2017
  • FAPT Team Member of the Board

References

  • April Day, LPC, Family Preservation Services, 661 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, (276) 698-6663, aday@fpscorp.com
  • Christopher Lucas, LICSW, Hershel “Woody” Williams VA, Medical Center, P.O. Box 53, Barboursville, WV, 25504, (304) 417-0062, Christopher.Lucas2@va.gov
  • Mark Lester, LPC, Family Preservation Services, 661 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA, 24210, (276) 393-2728

Timeline

Clinical Director

Harmony Ridge Recovery
03.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator

Marshall Health PROACT
11.2022 - 03.2023

Substance Use Therapist

Marshall Health PROACT
10.2021 - 03.2023

SAT (Substance Abuse Therapist) II

West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2020 - 10.2021

Arise Counselor

Family Preservation Services
10.2019 - 01.2020

M.Ed. Community Counseling -

Lindsey Wilson School of Professional Counseling

B.S. Psychology -

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

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