An accomplished and energetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a solid history of achievement in providing client-centered care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Therapist
A Life in Balance, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2023 - Current
Completed biopsychosocial assessments and developed treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive case management and effective discharge planning.
Provided individual therapy to 10 to 15 clients weekly, fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.
Conducted supervision sessions with 3 to 6 Social Work Candidates weekly, guiding their professional development towards Clinical Social Work Licensure.
Equine Assisted Therapist
StableStrides
Elbert, CO
05.2019 - 09.2024
Delivered individual and family therapy for twenty clients weekly, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Trauma Focused, and Experiential Therapy techniques.
Facilitated Experiential group therapy for teens to enhance social skills, confidence, and self-esteem.
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, developed treatment plans, and managed ongoing case management and discharge planning.
Partial Hospitalization Program Lead Therapist
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
West Columbia, SC
09.2015 - 10.2018
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for individuals admitted to the Partial Hospitalization Program.
Conduct individual and family therapy sessions.
Developed individualized treatment plans to guide client care and progress.
Implement Cognitive Behavioral, Communication Skills and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group sessions for groups ranging from three to twenty clients.
Led psychoeducational sessions to enhance client understanding and skills in coping strategies.
Provide crisis stabilizations and safety plan services.
Participated in a multidisciplinary weekly treatment team including doctors, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate client care.
Managed case services and coordinated discharge planning for caseload of three to twenty clients.
Program Intern
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
West Columbia, SC
08.2014 - 05.2015
Geriatric Unit and Partial Hospitalization Program-Collaborated closely with LPC and LISW-CP in providing case management services. of LPC and LISW-CP providing case management services for geriatric patients and individuals who met criteria for Partial Hospitalization Program.
Implemented Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group sessions ranging from three to twenty clients.
Conducted group psycho-educational sessions for groups ranging from three to twenty individuals.
Conducted family and individual counseling sessions.
Developed treatment plans for geriatric patients and client in the Partial Hospitalization Program.
Coordinated and completed discharge planning.
Child and Family Therapist Intern
Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center
Camden, SC
08.2013 - 05.2014
Provided rehabilitative psycho-social services, individual child behavior plans, and family therapeutic support services under MSW supervision.
Evaluated clients' psychosocial needs through comprehensive intake assessments and coordinated follow-up session scheduling.
Documented clinical services and completed client notes to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Activity Therapist
Alaska Children's Services
Anchorage, AK
12.2010 - 03.2013
Collaborated in developing and implementing community-based treatment plans for youth with severe emotional problems, enhancing their coping strategies and emotional well-being.
Facilitated one-on-one and small group sessions with youth, promoting skill and behavior development to reduce the need for inpatient treatment.
Tracked and documented youth progress on treatment goals and objectives, providing valuable insights for ongoing care and support.
Compiled detailed progress summaries for each client, highlighting treatment advancements and areas for improvement.
Managed a caseload of four to nine youth.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2015
Skills
CBT
DBT
Solution Focused Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Structural Disassociation Model
PE
CPT
Strengths-based approaches
Crisis Management
Safety Planning
BIPOC Affirming practices
LGBTQIA Affirming practices
Group Therapy
Supervision Experience
Certification
DORA ASWB Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Colorado, 05/01/19, 09/01/23, CSW.09925991
ASWB Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), South Carolina, 09/01/18, 12/01/20
ASWB Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), South Carolina, 06/01/15, 12/01/18