Kathleen Scott
Wilmington,NC
Summary
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in providing therapeutic support in outpatient settings. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans leading to significant client progress. Demonstrated skills in the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and community partners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Coastal Horizons Center Inc
Wilmington, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Professional services promoting healthier lives, stronger families and safer communities
- Provides individual, family and group therapy to 18+ for mental health and substance abuse treatment
- Clinical assessments & person centered plans by developing and implementing treatment plans tailored to clients' specific needs and goals.
- Documented client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue during sessions that encouraged clients to share their experiences freely without fear of judgment or stigma.
- Monitored progress of clients, adjusting therapeutic approaches as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Liaison between CHC and DSS, TASC, RESET and other legal entities
- Provided crisis intervention and support, ensuring client safety during high-risk situations.
- Mentored junior therapists and mental health clinical interns, sharing best practices in therapeutic techniques and client management.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities, advancing knowledge in the latest therapeutic techniques.
Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Facilitator & Therapist
Coastal Horizons Center Inc
Wilmington, NC
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Facilitates therapeutic groups with evidence based practices
- Clinical assessments & person centered plans
- Provides individual therapy to clients
- Medical records documentation
- Liaison between CHC and DSS, TASC, RESET and other legal entities
- Professional services promoting healthier lives, stronger families and safer communities Wilmington NC
Counselor
Wilmington Treatment Center
Wilmington, NC
09.2014 - 05.2020
- Clinical assessments
- Treatment plans
- Individual counseling
- Processing groups
- Medical records documentation
- Substance abuse in patient care Wilmington, NC
Case Manger Social Worker
Success Stories Case Management
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Developed individualized service plans to address client needs and promote self-sufficiency.
- Coordinated resources and services to enhance client access to essential support systems.
- Facilitated regular case reviews and progress meetings to ensure alignment with treatment goals.
- Participated in team meetings for the best interest of the client to gain resources and support for overall health.
Education
Master's - Social Work
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC01-2014
Bachelor's - Social Work
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC01-1998
Skills
- Building client relationships
- Goal setting and treatment planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Motivational interviewing
- Continuous improvement
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Stress reduction techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Coastal Horizons Center Inc
11.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Facilitator & Therapist
Coastal Horizons Center Inc
09.2020 - 11.2021
Counselor
Wilmington Treatment Center
09.2014 - 05.2020
Case Manger Social Worker
Success Stories Case Management
09.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor's - Social Work
East Carolina University
Master's - Social Work
East Carolina University
Internships
- NC Department of Health and Human Services 2013-2014
- New Hanover County DHHS Wilmington, NC
- Home visits
- Case plans and safety plans and documentation
- NC Department of Public Schools 1998
- Pitt County Schools Greenville, NC
- Team meetings and home visits for at risk youth