Joshua Joel Evans
Byron Center,MI
Summary
A dedicated and passionate therapist who enjoys supporting and building up the clients that are served. Adaptive in treatment planning and crisis intervention. It is important to build a rapport across diverse age groups and enhance client resilience through strength-based models. It is important to demonstrate expertise in managing critical situations, ensuring safety and promoting emotional well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Counseling Centers of West Michigan
12.2023 - Current
- Work with clients from the age of 14 to those in the 80's with a variety of personal issues. These have ranged from depression, anxiety, grief, couples counseling, and relationship stress.
- Have used a variety of therapy techniques to help those I serve. Use of the strength based model has been a positive method helping those change their view of what is taking place in their lives.
- Complete intake notes and treatment plans to follow through the course of the clients time in therapy
- Provide support to those served in times of crisis and help direct them to the safest options during these times.
Medical Social Worker
University of Michigan- Health West
10.2016 - 08.2024
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Provided support for those in psychiatric stress and worked with doctors and nurses to make the best decision for their safety. This could mean up to 8 different cases at once, highlighting the importance of time management and organization
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience. This could be multiple ones happening at once and being able to prioritize the needs of those served
Therapist
Great Lakes Wellness Counseling
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked with clients that ranged from teens to those in their 70's who were struggling with a variety of concerns. This included grief, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, and relationship stressors
- Have used a variety of therapy techniques to support those served and found the strength based model to be a positive support to help clients see their struggles through a different frame of mind and lens.
- Provide support during times of crisis for clients with suicidal thoughts or self harm behavior and helped them and family navigate the best and safest course of action.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06-2014
Master of Arts - Education Counseling
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2004
Skills
- Treatment planning and completing intake charting to have a clear understanding of the client and their needs
- Building rapport with the client or family to allow the client to feel comfortable sharing during sessions
- Crisis intervention during difficult moments or situations that may arise through the time working together
- One-on-one sessions with the patient, family, or couples to provide the highest level of support
Accomplishments
- I have been awarded employee of the month in the ER at U of M Hospital, the first social worker to receive this goal.
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Timeline
Therapist
Counseling Centers of West Michigan
12.2023 - Current
Therapist
Great Lakes Wellness Counseling
10.2021 - 12.2023
Medical Social Worker
University of Michigan- Health West
10.2016 - 08.2024
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Master of Science - Social Work
Western Michigan University
Master of Arts - Education Counseling
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University
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