Joyce Hicks
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 20 plus years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in Medical Health Centers and Private Practice organizations. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Background in applying evidence-based practices to positively impact clients. Strong interest and passion for helping individuals, communities and others. Skills in conducting assessments, planning treatments and facilitating therapy sessions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
Hicks Counseling And Health Coaching
06.2018 - Current
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment by maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics.
- Diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria and documentation.
- Updated treatment plans with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Counseled clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions
Therapist/Certified Health Coach
Center For Family Health
04.2006 - 06.2018
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
Teacher's Assistant
Jackson Area Career Center
01.2003 - 05.2006
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Supervised child-care children during class and on field trips.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Community Services
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI10.2005
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Facilitating Groups
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Assessments
- Psychotherapy Experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Clinical Services
- Psychoeducation
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
Hicks Counseling And Health Coaching
06.2018 - Current
Therapist/Certified Health Coach
Center For Family Health
04.2006 - 06.2018
Teacher's Assistant
Jackson Area Career Center
01.2003 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Community Services
Spring Arbor University
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